Hand piecing
 

Just wondering, is it necessary to clip off the points when done a block?

it is always a good idea to reduce bulk by clippping off dogears. seems like such a little thing, but I've done two quilts where I collected them in a vase and it Really adds up :)
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I trim dog ear points whether hand or machine piecing.

Thanks, sounds like a watching tv job…..

I don't, but I twirl my seams to avoid bulk.