first two rows.
07-01-2011, 03:50 PM
#42
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Beautiful Quilt...love the gray for the sashing...will quilt beautifully.
When I first started working with flying geese, and other blocks with "points", I did the same thing you did...but there are things you can do to minimize this...also a tip or two to prevent it happening all together.
When you quilt this top, do a Stitch in the ditch (SID), but not exactly in the ditch..stay just inside the block...forming a point with stitching where the point of the fabric should be....about 1/16" from the seam will do. Then do the quilting you wanted to do originally. This won't work if you do an all over design (panto), only ifyou quilt the blocks and sashings individually.
When you do another block with points...even if you cut a bit off..when stitching the seams, always make sure to have the straight line of stitching pass right at the point you have...not over it...best right in front, but never on top. This will ensure the points will be crisp. If you have to make 1/8" seams to do this, do it...and double stitch that narrow seam.
If the block is not exact size needed..trim the block to make it correct size. I will make all my blocks...find the smallest one, square it...then make the rest that size. You can fudge the sashing to fit if needed, but having all the blocks the same before putting on the sashing really helps make the blocks look uniform.
When I first started working with flying geese, and other blocks with "points", I did the same thing you did...but there are things you can do to minimize this...also a tip or two to prevent it happening all together.
When you quilt this top, do a Stitch in the ditch (SID), but not exactly in the ditch..stay just inside the block...forming a point with stitching where the point of the fabric should be....about 1/16" from the seam will do. Then do the quilting you wanted to do originally. This won't work if you do an all over design (panto), only ifyou quilt the blocks and sashings individually.
When you do another block with points...even if you cut a bit off..when stitching the seams, always make sure to have the straight line of stitching pass right at the point you have...not over it...best right in front, but never on top. This will ensure the points will be crisp. If you have to make 1/8" seams to do this, do it...and double stitch that narrow seam.
If the block is not exact size needed..trim the block to make it correct size. I will make all my blocks...find the smallest one, square it...then make the rest that size. You can fudge the sashing to fit if needed, but having all the blocks the same before putting on the sashing really helps make the blocks look uniform.
Originally Posted by lb70542
here are some pics of my quilt.still need to practice on cutting my squares so my points will have a point..my first mistake is forgetting to add the the 1/2 inch seam to my sash..I wanted a 2 1/2 inch finished sash but I cut it 2 1/2 instead of 3 inch..tips are welcomed. will not be offended.
Thank you
Loretta
Thank you
Loretta
07-01-2011, 04:00 PM
#43
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Just noticed the blue hearts...Love them!
When doing the cornerstones like you did (and the blocks for that matter)... make sure the center squares are exactly the same size, and that they are the size you want the finished block. Cut the corner pieces as squares...most patterns are worked that way. Draw a line to exactly divide the corner squares in half diagonally...don't guess...draw the line. I use a pencil.
This line is your stitching line. Lay the corner square on the center square, matching the corners exactly...pin at the inside area. Sew, follow the line exactly.
You will get exact corners this way. If you don't want to waste fabric...before you trim...sew 1/2 inch out from the first stitching...draw a line, or use the presser foot...does not have to be exact. cut right between the two rows of stitching...you will have half square triangles pre sewn for another project, or you can use in this project...the border maybe?
If you do the above & make sure you don't sew over the areas that form points, you will soon be making these blocks without even thinking about them.
When doing the cornerstones like you did (and the blocks for that matter)... make sure the center squares are exactly the same size, and that they are the size you want the finished block. Cut the corner pieces as squares...most patterns are worked that way. Draw a line to exactly divide the corner squares in half diagonally...don't guess...draw the line. I use a pencil.
This line is your stitching line. Lay the corner square on the center square, matching the corners exactly...pin at the inside area. Sew, follow the line exactly.
You will get exact corners this way. If you don't want to waste fabric...before you trim...sew 1/2 inch out from the first stitching...draw a line, or use the presser foot...does not have to be exact. cut right between the two rows of stitching...you will have half square triangles pre sewn for another project, or you can use in this project...the border maybe?
If you do the above & make sure you don't sew over the areas that form points, you will soon be making these blocks without even thinking about them.
07-02-2011, 02:41 PM
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Yes, Loretta, you are having some difficulty with those points, however, you'll get better with practice. To me the quilt you are making is beautiful. I love the colors and I'm not much of a floral person but I think I might try florals if I use your design. The sashings and having the squares on point make it pleasing to the eye and not overly flowery. Thanks for the idea.
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