bearisgray

I usually just but/nestle my blocks together - usually they turn out okay enough.

However, I always measure my quilts in a couple of places to get an average length before I put the border on. (Never on the edge)

Sometimes my edges ruffle or stretch a bit from handling or ironing or whatever.

Then if my blocks are averaging 12 inches finished (for example) I will make a mark 13 inches from the end, and then 12 inches for however many blocks i have on a side. Then I pin at each intersection. I sew with the border on top (if it's a strip - then it's easier to ease those slightly larger pieces in - if necessary)

earthwalker

I pin everything!! I can't bear to unpick and redo...have used glue when doing tricky applique...use acid free in case it gets put aside for a while.

Ninnie

Wow, I don't guess I don't suffer from OCD after all. It seems that most of us do pin , and for the same reason wanting to make sure and then double sure. I too want to check into the glue thing, that does sound interesting and less dangerous! LOL

mpspeedy

If I have to piece I pin. It is about the only way to be accurate.

Quilting Aggi

It depends on the project.. sometimes I pin sometimes I don't. But yes I do find myself pinning at the seams, especially if there is easing involved.

Iluv2quilt

I pin when I match seams and points. Sometimes I just sew the intersection to see if it's right on before I sew the whole thing. I don't pin when I'm just sewing two fabrics together.

shaverg

I pin too. If I don't, I find I will not be as accurate.

MadQuilter

I try to press my blocks so they "nets" and I try to eliminate the pinning. That usually works until the points or corners don't match to my satisfaction and then I do pin.

mytwopals

I try to avoid pinning, as much as possible. But when sewing diamonds together, I pin the heck out of it. :-)

CindyBee

I pin everything. I tried the school glue in my last project for a few rows then went back to pinning. I use the very thin applique pins from Chlotilde.