baste (long stitch) around the entire outside edge of a completed top before pinning/quilting because it keeps edges from opening up and stretching. It's especially helpful if there are lots of joints along the outside edge like what happens without sashing/borders.
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Originally Posted by cannyquilter
(Post 7761893)
Jan thanks for diagram I'm just about to start on some snowball blocks. I am right in thinking the seam should be a thread or two to the right of the sewn line?
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What wonderful tips! I'm learning SO much! Please keep them coming...
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Thanks Jane I meant drawn line rather than sewn.
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