Yep. I'm ironing, lining seams up and pinning. It doesn't happen each time.

Thanks Deb, I'll try that...and if the Red Label double-sided doesn't work, I'll try the duct tape method! :lol:

And Rhonda, I will definitely be trying your method as well. One way or another this is a battle I've got to win!

Thanks Watterstide for that site. Great stuff

I had the BEST quilt teacher when I first learned to quilt. Besides looking at those sites, there is one other tip that is not mentioned. I iron one seam one way and the other seam the other way and then when I go to place the two seams together "you feel for the two seams to butt up together" then pin the seams on either side. It takes a little practice but I guarantee you will see that you have perfectly matching seams every time! Hope this helps.

I use the fork pins too. They really help keep the seams together. I pin one pin in the seam then replace it with a fork pin so it holds down both sides of the seam. Does that make sense? I start at the right end, pin the edges tog., then the next seam & work over to the left side of the blocks. (as I'm looking at it) Hope that helps & didn't confuse you more?? :roll: I also use a "hump jumper" If the seam is real thick & the machine doesn't want to go over it smoothly, I use the jumper to help it over. I think I bought them at either Clotilde or Joann's? 2 in a package. That helps keep the machine from 'pushing' your fabric. It's actually called a Jean-a-Ma-Jig-$3.48 @ Clotilde.com.

This really helpsl. I have a friend who told me to needle the thread, instead of threading the needle. Meaning, because I am right-handed- hold the needle in my right hand and thread in my left hand. Take the needle and place in on the thread--instead of taking the thread to the needle. I hope this makes sense--it really works for me.

oops, Between registering and the pain in my hand I ended up going back to the wrong topic. Sorry for the confusion.

Depending on what kind of seams I am doing, determines how I pin or not pin. I am making several quilts with squares only. I finally stopped pinning and my seams are better. All others I pin.

I prefer to sew each seam and then close the entire seam. I've done it on several quilts and the seams come out perfect.

Pat

I pin from the inside toward the edge. I have been known to put several pins to make sure all lines up properly. I'd rather pin a lot than have to unsew a lot. :D :D :D :D

pin on either side of seams too. that helps.
do you have a walking foot/quilting foot? they help move the fabric together better.
are you using too small a length stitch? that may cause the fabric to shift too.