Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by KO24
DO NOT IRON your squares if you have already cut them out...
Pin two togehter (or not) and sew together using a 1/4 inch seam. It is important to use this seam throughout the contruction of your quilt.
Sew the next block onto the first two and so on till you have it the length you want.
Press your seams toward the darkest fabric. Press down with a hot iron, no steam...
This should get your rows together...
Let us know when you want to get your rows put together and we then can help you there.
PM with any pertinent questions
K
I'm curious to know why she is advised not to iron the squares. I can think of only one reason that perhaps one would not iron -- the blocks may be distorted. And why "no steam"? If these are fabrics that have been laundered before, why should the steam affect them?
Also, rather than press to the dark, wouldn't it be easier to press the seams in one row all one way and then in the next row all the opposite direction. Please understand that I am rather perspectively "disadvantaged" :roll: and always have difficulty knowing which way to press the seams so they will interlock when piecing the next row.
What courage you have for wanting to undertake this project. You will do well. And what a memory you will have! Keep us posted as to your progress.
I believe the no iron to be because of distorting. The pressing to the dark is so the seams do not show through the light material. No steam because it will also lead to distortion, with the wet fabric as you iron.
I press to one side for all so to lock the seams when sewing rows together, it is a matter of preference. Remember when "ironing", it is actually pressing, not ironing, just press down seams, do not move around distorting size. I made that mistake once, fought getting squares to line up for rows. The best thing to remember--- once made it will be cherished and loved, so don't be critical of yourself or your skills.my first 3 and definitely not the best, are the family favorites.