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how do i make a shore a quilt is square
how do i make a shore a quilt is square or make it square? I'm very new to quilting and have had to teach my self. with no help. i have been sewing for years but just started with the quilting. i would like to have my latest quilt quilted by long arm and want to make shore i have every thing right for the person quilting it so i do not cause extra work for them.
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I use a metal T-square I purchased from Menard's (any big box hardware store has them) to help square up my quilts. The longest side on mine is 3 feet, but if you shop in the lumber area you can get them even bigger.
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I clip all the stray threads on the quilt top back. I iron and starch my top. I lay it flat out on the floor to check for any ripples in the border. If a border has ripples, it should be fixed before it goes to the long armer because they can only quilt out so much extra fullness in a quilt edge. If everything lays nice and flat, I use my large 15 inch quilter's square in all the corners to make sure the top is square. I trim the top if necessary being careful there is still 1/4 inch seam allowance all around the quilt for the binding.
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I do the same as Tartan does.
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Generally speaking, if borders are applied correctly there shouldn't be a need to square up.
A beginning quilting book would help you out a lot. |
I have a big carpenter's square (L-shape). It's steel and came from either Home Depot or Lowe's.
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You can go to Missouri Star Quilt Company. They have tutorials for beginners and how to square up. YouTube has a lot of tutorials for quilting. The time bar on the bottom of the video also allows you to back up so you can take notes.
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thanks every one for the info. i had forgotten about missouri star on youtube i will have to go back and check that out. and i will be getting that carpenter's square soon. thanks again
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