quiltingcotton

I prefer a solid quarter seam for making the blocks. The way some, if not all fabric frays on the raw edges, I don't want my quilt to come apart with the daily stress or washings if a scant seam is used. I've never had any issues with the 'pattern' not lining up or going together right for the final look when using the solid quarter inch seam.

I think some pattern makers overthink sometimes. Remember when patterns ask you to cut pieces for a block with 1/8" measurements. I've seen some with cut this piece 4 and 7/8", this piece 3 and 1/8" etc. (some still do). Now it is mostly about sewing a 'scant' quarter inch seam.... What's next, that pattern designers want you to sew a 1/8" seam? How about just glue the raw edges end to end....

Enjoy the process, and don't sweat the small stuff, or you'll take the fun out of a wonderful hobby. If you want to do the 'scant' quarter inch seam - feel free to do so. I don't and won't. I want my quilts to hold up to being used and repeat washings when needed, not fall apart at the 'scant' seams. My quilts are homemade, not production line made for a store 'blanket' quilt. I kind of feel that if you are trying to make a 'perfect' to perfection quilt, then the fun and enjoyment is getting lost somewhere in the translation..