raptureready

Points are WAY over-rated. IF the recipient asks (which I doubt), just say with condidence, "That's the way I wanted it." It looks very pretty the way it is and I'd just go ahead with it.

Just get it done and move on. No one makes a perfect quilt.

However, if you're looking for suggestions on future quilts... It looks to me like you sewed a healthy or chubby 1/4" seam when putting your blocks together. Most of us sew a sickly or scant 1/4"---just a thread or two under a true 1/4" seam.

dunster

I agree with all the others. Next time you can work on sewing a scant 1/4 inch, but this is going to be a beautiful quilt and the lucky little girl who gets it will care nothing about points anyway.

And next time I do this I do this (and I will) I will also call it "float". LOL

alleyoop1

Make sure your needle is exactly 1/4" from what ever guide you are using, i.e. the edge of the presser foot. If it's off even a bit, move your needle until it is perfect. If necessary, draw lines on your fabric until you get so you can do it without a line to follow. Then measure when you are done - before attaching to next piece. Good luck.

nantucketsue

Sometimes you can fudge it in the quilting process. I have done that and unless someone uses a magnifying glass it is hardly noticeable.

sik1010

I agree with leaving it--it's so pretty!

dusty222

And Jan isn't it true that we get that float by cutting our setting squares a little larger then required.

dsb38327

Suggestion:
Have a moderator change your subject title to 1/4" seam allowance/setting points (or the professional name for it) and put this post in our tutorial section, please.
I am learning so much as I read it, setting it in my mind for use later. Your photos are so clear. You explained your situation so well when you created the post. The interaction between you and other members is sooooooooo good. The coaching, nurturing and teaching in this post are some of the things the Quiltingboard is about to me.
Your fabrics are pretty, your work is good. Your post is teaching so many people! Thank you for sharing with us. I am hoping you continue to post photos and updates as you walk through this and I am serious about it being in the tutorial section. It will be a helpful tool for many.

quiltmom04

I can tell from looking at the last picture that the square in a square block is not square. It looks like the point areas of the pink are larger. Perhaps your seams were not quite a full 1/4" inch. But it looks if you took a smidge off those areas, it would bring the points closer to where they are supposed to be. When you are adding the triangles to the square you have to be VERY careful not to stretch the bias, or you do get these wonky squares. That being said, as a beginner, your work looks very nice, and those little point issues won't affect the beauty of this quilt.

dorrell ann

Just place the point of a pin in the v of your pieced block and attach it to the other block at 1/4" . but you do have a problem with your pieced block - you must investigate!

jme

I do this to. I measure from the needle for every project and draw a line or put some masking tape down. It really helps.