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What is the different in blocking and squaring and which comes first. This is a lap quilt and I will be quilting on regular home sewing machine.
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hmm good question.... I'd think u would sq first then block... others will know better tho.... ask and those who know will reply
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Squaring is trimming edges to make a perfect square or rectangle. It can be done to a block or a whole quilt.
Blocking is wetting the quilt top and pinning it to something solid (like a carpet) to the size you want. The fabric will stretch a little when wet, or shrink when it dries. I think you can also use a steam iron to block it, although I have never done it. I always square my puilts if necessary. |
Originally Posted by Barb44
Squaring is trimming edges to make a perfect square or rectangle. It can be done to a block or a whole quilt.
Blocking is wetting the quilt top and pinning it to something solid (like a carpet) to the size you want. The fabric will stretch a little when wet, or shrink when it dries. I think you can also use a steam iron to block it, although I have never done it. I always square my puilts if necessary. |
Originally Posted by Barb44
Squaring is trimming edges to make a perfect square or rectangle. It can be done to a block or a whole quilt.
Blocking is wetting the quilt top and pinning it to something solid (like a carpet) to the size you want. The fabric will stretch a little when wet, or shrink when it dries. I think you can also use a steam iron to block it, although I have never done it. I always square my puilts if necessary. Also, you can do some blocking via ironing ... along with steam or spritzing with water, or spray starch/sizing. Thus why it's important to "press" up and down and minimize the stretching and shifting of fabrics ..... unless it is wanted/needed. Then once the pressed/ironed block is dry, you will likely need to do some final squaring and trimming. |
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