Originally Posted by teddysmom
When you hand piece two squares together do you sew all the way across from edge to edge or do you start sewing 1/4" in from the right edge and stop 1/4" before the left edge? And, if so, why?
I start 1/4" in and end 1/4" from the end.
Makes matching junctions a breeze when I can flip the seam allowances whichever way makes sense on the spot. When it comes time for the final pressing, it lets me iron them down in whatever way creates the least amount of bulk.
I reinforce the beginning, the ending and any matching seams with a back stitch.