clem55

I'm just going through this, but on little thin strips that aren't very long. yet when I measure seams,lengths,width they all "appear" to be on target. For the life of me, I am stumped right now. I sure don't want to rip 100's of seams!LOL

Maride

Again, Sharon Schamber has a free video to help you fix that. Here it is:

http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com...g-Starch-.aspx

There is one to shrink your block if it is too big or to stretch it if it is too small.

Fab-ra-holic

Really good idea!!!!!!! Never thought of that. This is why I am addicted to this site now! All these great tips.

grann of 6

I'm not sure what you're doing, but I cut my 2 fabric colors into strips and sew them together, then cut them to make the strips into blocks. Then I cut the squares to size. I also put a strip of painters tape on my ruler so I don't cut on the wrong marking; am good at doing off an inch. Hope that is clear.

ktmo815

I have the same problem sometimes- I know they are the right size to start with & all cut the same but when I sew them - they come out not quite even - even with a 1/4 inch foot.

Carol W

Wow!!! Great video!!!

quilt3311

Oh, you are not the only one who comes back and makes a wrong cut--I can't count the number of times I have done this. I have found the stuff that sticks on the ruler at the desired measurement, it comes on a roll and is about 1/4" wide. For the life of me can't remember the name and tossed the packaging. Its a bright color though so you can see where the measurement should be. Maybe someone else can help with the name of the tape.

117becca

what does the square look like after you press them? I always use starch

nance-ell

Really? Wow! That's good to know. I'm so new to quilting and would have thought a ruler is a ruler. <sigh> I have so much to learn, but finding this to be the perfect place!

sewTinker

This is amAzing! Some people are just genius'. So glad you posted this tutorial, maride. It's remarkable.