Originally Posted by
Irishrose2
By sewing in alternate directions. Sew the first two strips, the add the next and sew from the side you just finished. Keeps the completed row from bowing.
I strip pieced mine, which gave me a repeating pattern, but it was okay- I had enough colors that none were close together. Are you going to miter the corners? That's the tricky part.
I plan to put a cornerstone in the corners.....completely avoiding the miter. Not my best work! Thanks for the tip on sewing strips together. I am using fat quarters so I think I may be able to keep them straighter. I know there are no set rules....just wondering what most people think looks best. Anyone disagree that one inch finished will be too small? Thanks for the input.