Do you cut the seam on the back of the window? In my sample that I made up using a 6 inch block , there is a lot of bulk where the seams intersect. I did a search on here, but didn't find this particular issue addressed. On the first sample , I did not cut it out and when I pressed it the iron made a mark where the bulk was. Second one I cut out the bulk and like the look much better. So what do you do on your ten minute block? :lol:

No you don't normally cut it out. However I agree, there is alot of bulk due to the many fabrics. Anyone else have a better idea?


Kat

I'm so glad you asked this question, I also recently made a sample 10-minute block and couldn't figure out how to deal with the bulk in an appropriate way.

I don't have a better idea but I did try to cut out the middle leaving a quarter inch allowance all around and it worked. My center block/diamond was sewn down before I cut though.

I stitched mine down

Waited to long to edit, :lol: quoting myself :lol: Here are a few photos.
See the bump on the last photo.

I'm making 10 minute blocks right now, and have made many (at least 2 other whole quilts) before. I couldn't figure out what you mean. I looked at the back of mine, and I don't have any abnormal bulk, so I'm not sure what is different for you.

EDIT: In the above photo it looks like the center seam is all twisted. I make sure that my seams are pressed and all going in the appropriate direction. Maybe that is the difference.

Thanks gaigai, I will try that, I just stitched up the sample really quick wasn't very precise on the seams. Love the block, love that it is so easy. I will take more time on the actual squares and press all of my seams open and try that. :thumbup:

I don't press my seams open on the 10 minute blocks, I press to the side. But I do press the seams open on OBW's, so this may help. Good luck.

I've experienced the same issue with the bulk behind the cathedral window, and had wondered if i could just cut out the back, too. I have been ironing my seams to the side, and maybe ironing them open would have been better - ? Am thinking I might just cut some of the fabric in the back, though; it seemed to work for you. Thanks for opening up this discussion. :)

I agree. I've made two backs of quilts using the 10 minute block pattern and it seems that you don't notice the seam lines when you are sewing, but once you press the block, the seam lines really show. I never thought of cutting it away.

I trim mine after stitching the window down.

All of my ten min. Block quilts that I have shown on QB have cut out backs. If you hit that center join on your LA you can break a needle. That is how I quickly learned to cut it out. Looks so much nicer.

that is very handy to know. thanks for the input.