Lining up seams in quilt-help needed!
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Originally Posted by ammorgan
I think I've found my problem. I designed this in EQ5 and when I do a template for the sashing strip it tells me its 10x1 in. So I added in the 0.5 in seam allowance that I would need for each strip, therefore I cut my strips at 10.5x1.5
But when the blocks are sewn into rows, the "middle" blocks on the row only measure 9.5 inches wide, not 10 inches. So I'm guessing maybe I should have cut the strips at 10 inches? But then what do I do about the "end" squares on the row where the strips wouldn't end up wide enough to cover the whole square?
But when the blocks are sewn into rows, the "middle" blocks on the row only measure 9.5 inches wide, not 10 inches. So I'm guessing maybe I should have cut the strips at 10 inches? But then what do I do about the "end" squares on the row where the strips wouldn't end up wide enough to cover the whole square?
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Well I know that what I would have done was selected the block and done a rotary cutting chart, then followed those instructions. When I do that I select block size from quilt and it shows it as 10x10
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Originally Posted by ammorgan
Well I know that what I would have done was selected the block and done a rotary cutting chart, then followed those instructions. When I do that I select block size from quilt and it shows it as 10x10
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Welcome and good luck. Sometimes if I have a block or several that are just a little off I try them in different positions. Like if I tried it in the upper left and it didn't match but for some reason if I put it in the bottom right it matches. It looks like some of those blocks can be interchangeable so I might try something like that before I start ripping (frogging) out stitches.
A quarter inch foot is a great item to have for in the future. It is a foot the has a guide built on it that you put your fabrics up to as you sew to help keep it in line. Even if your needle doesn't adjust side to side that will help make your seams more consistent.
A quarter inch foot is a great item to have for in the future. It is a foot the has a guide built on it that you put your fabrics up to as you sew to help keep it in line. Even if your needle doesn't adjust side to side that will help make your seams more consistent.
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in piecing a block with so many seams, it is important to test to make sure each part is finishing up the size it should be. At this point, I suggest you measure the block and square them up and then measure to determine how long the sashing should be.
For instance, if they should have finished at 10.5" but didn't, then work with the new size. If they finished at 10" then the sashing should be 10" etc. I hope this is clear.
The posts have indicated what the problem might be - seams not consistent, cutting not consistent etc.
sewing patchwork is only as good as the last seam.
And....don't assume the 1/4" foot is accurate but mark where the seam allowance should be not where the foot says it is.
For instance, if they should have finished at 10.5" but didn't, then work with the new size. If they finished at 10" then the sashing should be 10" etc. I hope this is clear.
The posts have indicated what the problem might be - seams not consistent, cutting not consistent etc.
sewing patchwork is only as good as the last seam.
And....don't assume the 1/4" foot is accurate but mark where the seam allowance should be not where the foot says it is.
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Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by ammorgan
Well I know that what I would have done was selected the block and done a rotary cutting chart, then followed those instructions. When I do that I select block size from quilt and it shows it as 10x10
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Originally Posted by ammorgan
I just looked at my machine to see about changing where my needle is and the only way I can do it is if I do a different stitch entirely.
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Originally Posted by ammorgan
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by ammorgan
Well I know that what I would have done was selected the block and done a rotary cutting chart, then followed those instructions. When I do that I select block size from quilt and it shows it as 10x10
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Originally Posted by ammorgan
I just looked at my machine to see about changing where my needle is and the only way I can do it is if I do a different stitch entirely.
I know this sound crazy but if you get a sample block and you watch the way it feed through the feed dogs you will see some of the fabric doesn't go at the same time.
Try piecing with a walking foot if you don't have a dual feed machine.
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