pugmom

I have now made 5 snowball quilt blocks. How in the heck do you all cut even pieces. I am using a rotary cutter, mat and rulers. My blocks are 9.5" with 3.5" blocks in the corners and after I sew my 1/4" things are wonky and seams don't line up. If I can't even do a snowball, I guess I will have to give up on quilting.

Am I destined to be lopsided my whole life?

pugmom

O.K. so I mean "cut" straight. I think it is time to go to bed.

sueisallaboutquilts

Sweet dreams and come back when you're refreshed!! lol :D:D
No more cutting tonight! :D

amma

Each project gets better and better :wink: :D:D:D

Make sure when you draw the line across the back of the little squares, that you are drawing from the one tip straight across to the other. Your first stitch should start just in from the point/tip of the square, and end at the next tip.

If your drawn lines are a little off, your blocks will be wonky.

pittsburgpam

I absolutely dislike doing snowballs!! The last time I did one, I did it over several times to get it right. I feel your pain.

Naturalmama

Well, I can't cut OR sew straight - I still can't figure out how everyone does it so perfectly!

connie_1936

have had the same problem. learned that if i cut only 2 layers at a time they come out straight. have hand issues and i think i don't put enough pressure on the ruler to keep the fabric layers from shifting when there are 4 or 6 layers. try a new blade in your cutter, a dull one can also cause problems.

Airwick156

Im with you I cant sew straight at all. I figure its my "special" touch. Just like persian rugs all have a flaw in them...so does my sewing. :)

pugmom

I only cut two layers at a time, sometimes only one and...wonky. Not all are wonky but enough of them are.

All of you that say you cut/sew wonky too are angels to me. I am not alone and there is hope.

Thank you...

dunster

Is the problem with cutting or sewing? Snowball is not an easy block to sew. Don't give up on quilting because of it.