To Pin Or Not To Pin, ..That is the question....
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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)
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)
#23
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
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