Originally Posted by jcarilyn

Hi everyone. I know I'm famous for doing things that are WAY beyond my skills, but I thought this would be easy.

I have 1 1/2" strips, sewing 6 of them together, then cutting them all 1 1/2", then sewing those strips so the block is 6 1/2 x 6 1/2. All of my seams are going the right way, but I just can't seem to get them all butted correctly. Could be because I've been sewing most of the day, so my visions probably a bit crazy....but is there a secret to these? I thought small would be good, maybe not so much.

Longish answer but hope it helps. Have read several hints re same and it always works for me.
Try placing both seams( pressed opposite of each other) between index finger and thumb. Gently rub finger and thumb back and forth on each other and the seams will usually nest right into themselves. Carefully place a pin and sew( initially using a longish stith length) and if seams are where you want, sew again with smaller stitches.

Thanks!