Matching points with dental floss
#15
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That is time consuming for sure, but the result is not to be argued with! I think one could speed up the process a little. The demonstration was slow but I'll bet when he's sewing at home this goes pretty fast for him. I would consider doing this if I and when I work on the quilt to end all quilts! Love seeing how ideas come to those who love quilting.
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Anthony, TX
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I'm with you - I will have to give this a try next time I do some piecing like this. thanks for sharing.
#20
Some years ago I was at a Lynne Edwards workshop and she passed on a tip from one of her students. It was primarily for when you are joining rows with matching points rather that individual blocks but it goes like this, if I remember correctly.
Pin the points as accurately a you can and sew the whole seam with very long stitches, almost basting. When you have examined and are happy with all of your points, sew the seam with the correct stitch length carefully following the previous stitching line. Any point that you decide to redo is so easily unpicked and corrected.
Anyone who knows Lynne or has heard this tip from her students may put me right if I have got this at all wrong.
Pin the points as accurately a you can and sew the whole seam with very long stitches, almost basting. When you have examined and are happy with all of your points, sew the seam with the correct stitch length carefully following the previous stitching line. Any point that you decide to redo is so easily unpicked and corrected.
Anyone who knows Lynne or has heard this tip from her students may put me right if I have got this at all wrong.
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