Stitching squares to rectangles on the bias
I am making the "Pinwheel Surprise" from Missouri Star Quilting wherein 2-1/2" squares are attached to a 2-1/2" x 4" or 6" rectangles at an angle or bias. Normally, I would just set the seam and whack off at 1/4". But this time, I decided to approach this bias seam differently. Before cutting, I set the seam and then pressed the triangle up into position. All three of the layers should be even, right? Well, not always. If all edges were not even and I didn't want to unsew and restitch, I would cut out the middle layer ONLY to remove a little bulk. Then when stitched to another piece, I would rely on the original rectangle for alignment.
No big deal. Right? What I found then, was that when the pinwheels came together (8 points), everything aligned perfectly and after 20 blocks, I only had to adjust two of my blocks.
Needless to say, I will continue to use this technique just for the accuracy of those bias seams.
Please check out this pattern by Missouri Star. It is really sweet and easy using 2-1/2" strips and a background fabric. I am making it for an adopted great granddaughter. We have been blessed.