Originally Posted by margecam52

I think it really has to do with how and what the quilt use will be. Most of the professional show quilter's block their quilts so that they will lie flat for judging/show. Wetting the quilt, then blocking while damp by pinning it to a carpet, etc...making sure it's perfectly square..then allowing it to dry completely while pinned in place, insures the quilt will lie flat for show/judging. I do this for wall quilts. Most of my quilts are made for family to use as bedding...I don't block these...but, I do wash them before giving them, especially the embroidered and those with heavy quilting. I do bind them first though. To date, I haven't done a single show quilt...though I have an idea for one..if it turns out, I'll enter in a local (well closest one to me) show & see what happens.

I didn't find the link on Leah's blog about how she does her quilts...anyone have a link?