By putting the squares on point with plain squares, the bias is all sewn onto a straight-grain. I would think that would be a big plus.

I think your blocks look great. Maybe you could pin for matching. Would seams that are alittle off be that noticeable after quilting it ?

I made these blocks with batik charm packs. I put 2 inch sashing between blocks. It did take some pulling/pushing, but pressing helped and I really like the outcome. Would not make these very often.

in the tutorial it says they dont match up so thats how it is supposed to be

I just finished sewing a small wall hanging using the Exploding Block Pattern and thought what fun it was. I do like the idea of sashing between the blocks and will try that on my next one. Thanks for the idea!

It just depends on your personal concept of acceptable. I personally have problems with some of these quick methods and the miscellany of results because of bias edges and then trying to match mismatched bias edges. I have looked at this concept and see lots of potential for difficulties that I would not find acceptable. However, I am thinking of trying the concept by cutting squares on the bias. Then the cuts to make the block would be on the straight of grain-or nearly so. But, that eliminated the possibility of it being quick because you could not use pre-cuts. But, I never use pro-cuts anyway.

No advise, just sympathy -- I have yet to find an easy project where there isn't something to give a challenge -- my current one is a warm wishes top where my printed squares are of several different fabrics, a problem of arranging them --should have bought more fabric and used just one :D -- always something -- good luck !!

It would make a great table runner just like it is if you bind it off.

I'm working on an exploding block quilt. I haven't tried putting it together yet. I may have to do some sashing if they don't match up well. I was hoping for a easy quilt.

I would be inclined to add a sashing with corner stones that would elminate your need to match anything except the blocks. I also liked yadroc's photo where she added blocks on point. I like the design you have going with the black outer pieces.