inspiredgramma

Hi; I am making the madrid melon quilt by Alissa at Backporch Designs. I have cut the melons and the two L shapes very carefully. When I stitch the melons to the L shapes I end up with about a 1/4 inch extra at the end of the L shape. I am sewing very slow and carefully with the Ls on the bottom..tried it the other way but no change ..I try not to pull the bottom fabric but am stumped as to why this happens. Also when pressing the unit I press the first seam toward the melon then the second seam I press to the L. Is this right? Would appreciate any advice you have..Thanks

btiny36

I know that Alissa had video's online at one time I'll see if I can find them.

btiny36

I you go here https://youtu.be/KYvaQ2wH6wU and advance the video to 6:43 she is explaining the melon block.

Jan in VA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYvaQ2wH6wU

Is this the video mentioned above?

btiny36

Here is another video just advance it to 8:16 https://youtu.be/EWGRZavXTpI

btiny36

yes it is Jan,

btiny36

For Pressing according to Elisa suppose to press away from the melon

inspiredgramma

Thanks ladies...I have watched the videos a couple of times now just need to keep trying for perfection!

ManiacQuilter2

Interesting pattern. Good luck with your seams.

Maureen NJ

I have used the curvemaster presser foot with great success on curves. Sandra Chandler has a YouTube video in it. Check it out. You might want to purchase it.