"Left & bottom" method of sashing
 

Who has used this method and is it better/worse/easier than the standard type of sashing? Does it end up looking just as nice?
Here is a tutorial on it.

http://sisterofthedivide.blogspot.ca...locks-and.html

Thanks, Watson

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Gale

Haven't tried but looks very nice. Thanks for sharing this blog.

Didn't look at tutorial but I have done "top and right" sashing - I like it a lot and looks just as good when finished.

I prefer to do my sashing in pieces on each block rather than long strips. I find it is much easier to get the blocks lined up accurately and easier to assemble the blocks together this way. I do it "left and top" but same principle.

If you use cornerstones with your sashing, it is identical. If you don't use cornerstones, there is an additional seam, which usually is not noticeable, unless you are using a fabric with a strong linear print. The reason I like sashing the blocks as you go without cornerstones is it is much easier to match the rows & columns.

I just did this on a diamond quilt because the pattern called for it - I liked it and it looks great.

I tried it once (from F&P TV) and the seams do not nest as nicely as when you attach the sashing separately. I am a fanatic about my seams nesting.

Here's an even better tutorial.

http://www.valeriecustomquilting.com...ngSashing.html

Watson

I find both tutorials interesting... I usually follow the directions of the pattern in which I am using but will keep this in mind to try on my next scrappy.

I am fanatical about everything ending up square. I will sash two opposite sides of blocks and then mark the long piece of sashing between the rows, at every intersection--and I mean every single one. The marking takes a little time and figuring, but I find this method allows me to ease a little or stretch a little where necessary, and makes for a nice square finished product with no wavy edges.

I will keep this in mind for a shadow quilt I am planning. Thanks.

So far, I've done about 1/3 of my quilt blocks with the "L" sashing and it is working out well. Only had to rip out one where the points weren't matching up. Up on the design wall, you can really tell how it will come together. Very pleased, so far!

Watson

Very interesting links - thank you !

I use the method of adding left, then bottom sahing whenever am using corner stones. Cut all sashing pieces the size of the block. Sew the left side sashing on the block. Sew the cornerstone to another piece of sashing. Sew the cornerstone and sashing piece to the bottom of the block, making sure the cornerstone is sewn to the side sashing. It is much easier than fighting lining up the sashing 'cornerstone sashing cornerstone, etc' long piece when putting rows together.

I used it on a quilt recently and regretted it. For me it made things more difficult.

A member of one my guilds used it and it looked fine.

What an interesting way to sash. I think I'll try this on my next quilt & see if it is easier & more accurate. Thanks for the links.

I've found one VERY important "point" about this method.....I don't think it works if you put your blocks on point! I have all my blocks sewn with the sashing, went to put them together and CANNOT get it to go together around the edges without having one or two blocks not "fit" correctly. I'm bent and bound I'm going to do this, so I'm working around it and going to "McGiver" it at the end, but be warned.

Watson

PS...maybe it would work if you didn't have cornerstones...I'm not sure.

I use this method all the time and Have never had any problems with it. I use this method for on point quilts also. I think it is very stable and blocks match well. I am happy with this method.
peace

I just can't get it to work out along the edges.....I must be doing something wrong.

Watson

This works great for me. Nice tutes too~

I've taken a bunch of it apart and I see where I went wrong. Whew.
If I manage to get it together, I'll post a pic.

Watson

I did this on a quilt for one on my grandsons. It had big trucks in the squares. It was just used to get a three dimensional look. I really liked doing it-fun look. Would not use it on every quilt.

Putting sashing on two sides of each block usually looks better because the blocks are always lined up. And it should work when it is on point. Just look at your rows on the diagonal. the first row is one block, the second row is three blocks. The third row is five blocks. I think you get it. Put the setting triangles at the ends of the rows, and then sew the rows together.
Look at a picture of a quilt on point and turn the picture so that the rows are going straight up and down (as in North and South). That may help to see where the rows are.

Since I have a problem "lining things up" when using sashings, I use cornerstones. It seems that this left and bottom method would be a good way to work without cornerstones. It's a good look.

Well, eureka! I did it. After much tearing out and re-arranging I managed to get it to work. Here it is without the borders on yet. I think this is a good method, I just didn't understand ( or maybe follow correctly) how to finish the outside squares. I would use it again. The cornerstone points came together perfectly.
Watson
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