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Old 09-11-2011, 08:19 AM
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Buckeye Rose
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Originally Posted by quilter1430
Fudge when you have to. Fabric has a lot of give and take, so make it work for you. Instead of pins, I use my fingers to feel the two seams intersect, pinch it together, and work through the machine. After a while, feeling the two seams lock becomes second nature. My seams are usually perfect with this method.

I rarely pin anything anymore.....Like you, I feel the seams lock together and then hold them tight with my finger while easing under the needle.....and my seams are usually :lol: :lol: right on.....I also ease in any extra on the bottom side.....I don't have time to be too fussy, if it's off a bit, it's ok cause most people will never see it by the time the quilt is quilted and washed!
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