great thread, we all learn from others

Pin, pin, pin, starch, press (not iron back and forth as this may distort the fabric), sew rows in opposite directions, do not pull or stretch when sewing.

And of course if all else fails, be sure to measure twice and cut once.

Another tip, if there is not too lg a difference in the length of 2 sashes, after pinning both ends, place the larger on the bottom & sew. The feed dogs will absorb the slack. Remember tight top, baggy bottom. Of course, if to much difference it will not work a miracle.

The row of blocks I am sewing the sashing to have quite a few seams. What do you think about sewing a 1/8" line down the row to make sure that the seams aren't stretching out to much when sewing it ot the shashing?

I know! We were thinking the same thing at the same time!:-D

Thank you thank you thank you all!!!
I starched, pinned and walking footed my quilt and it turned out great!!! I really appreciate the advice. Look for the pic in the Pictures forum!!!

P.S I have a new/used sewing machine to do it on!! (Memory Craft 6500 :D

If you have trouble consistently with puckering, try glue basting the sashings and borders. It takes a tad longer than pinning, but the glue really does help stabilize the fabric. I use this on my borders and I rarely get a pucker.
Here is a tute I made on glue basting.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-29275-1.htm