Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
When I started quilting I would find my fabric coming apart at some seams. After taking the seam out I could tell I didn't sew both sides of the fabric 1/4". One side was barely caught in the seam. I've learned to be very sure my fabric is lined up straight as I sew seams. I also learned that the bad quality fabric I used for some pieces was fraying and pulling out of the seam. I make sure all my fabric is good quality. I have tossed many a started quilt in the trash because of nothing but frustration and mess ups. I have learned that every step is important to a good finish. It won't even out, it won't quilt out and it will be noticeable. Buy her a nice box of chocolates and make another quilt for her birthday.
Yes that's usually the problem when seams open up, I've been teaching my neighbor to piece and quilt and have to keep reminding her to keep both edges together, She tries to go to fast and lets them slip and also have to keep stressing to her how important it is to keep the seams 1/4 ".