I always lose my points!
08-18-2010, 07:30 PM
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Here's how to check if you have a perfect 1/4 inch. I use the strip method.
It's a good idea to test every time you make a new quilt as fabric weight
can differ quite a bit.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...er-seam_1.html
It's a good idea to test every time you make a new quilt as fabric weight
can differ quite a bit.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...er-seam_1.html
08-18-2010, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AudreyB
I pin my points. I place a pin through the stitces of both blocks. This way they don't slip when the fabric goes through the feed dogs. Hope that makes sense.
08-18-2010, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
Yup. I use 3 pins at each seam (one before, after, and in the actual seam) and I sew through my pins. Pulling them out before you sew makes things shift
08-18-2010, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
Here is my tutorial on troubleshooting keeping those points.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-23252-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-23252-1.htm
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