Rumbols

I always make my blocks first and then square them up to all the same size. Sometimes I have trouble with the patterna and end up with a different size block. This way they end all the same not matter what happens in the creation stage. Still a newby after all these years.

denise d

Thanks everyone!!!

I was figuring that this was the best plan, but looking for someone to validate my short cut. LOL

I only have about 20 of 108 blocks done.... sigh... off to the sewing room.

jgriinke

It depends on the pattern that I'm doing. If it's the same fabric throughout, then I make some and put a row or two together. If it's scrapy, I may make all the blocks first, so that when I do put it together, I can pick and choose where I put certain fabrics or colors.
If it's a big quilt, I do the make some blocks, then put a row together thing. I guess it's my ADHD talking.

jcrow

I have the same problem with my blocks being a smidge different from each other, size wise, so I square up each block until I'm done with all of them, then I start the assembly stage.

nycquilter

I do not tend to sew rows together. I hate the bulk this way. Instead, I sew in sets. For example, block to block making a 1x2 set. Then, I'll sew two of those sets together, making it 2x2. Then two of those together. Eventually, I will have only one long seam to sew together. For me, this eliminates some of the stretch that comes from sewing long row to long row. Let's say I have a 16-block quilt to make. I sew eight sets of 1x2, then four of 2x2 then two of 4x2 and only one that is one long seam. I find this keeps my work straighter.

denise d

That is helpful. I may have to try this.

I am a little scared because I am going to have 108 9in blocks to assemble.