Periwinkle quilt. Bias edges?
 

I am thinking about doing a periwinkle quilt, but looking at the directions, every edge appears to end up as being on the bias. Have anyone made one and are the edges a problem? Or is it possible to set the pieces together in such a way, to have straight edges for the outside edges of the block? Any help or suggestions are very welcome

Doing a quick google search, it appears this is all paper pieced so the bias edges should not be a problem. Just don't take off your papers until you are at a point where all of your outside edges are on grain. This may not be until the entire top is done...not sure.

I used the Kite Go die and didn't have a problem. I have made the blocks doing the foundation backing and the bias edges didn't matter that much. Quilts made for national shows to win money, the fabric is usually fused with Misty Fuse or other whisper light interfacing before cutting. No stretch or distortion in any block.

Starching before cutting the fabric works for me. :thumbup:

I try to avoid bias edges whenever possible. PP makes working with bias edges a breeze.

Did'nt Missouri Star just do a u tube on this block? She makes everything so easy!

When I paper pieced my 6" blocks (Mill and Stars, EQ Brackman Blockbase #2324) all of the blocks' outside edges were on the straight of grain. Are you up to drafting your own pattern?

Paper piecing will protect you from a problem with the bias edge. Good luck

Handling the blocks carefully should help too. I don't starch anything nor do paper piecing. I just ry to never pull or distort when ironing.

I started using starch a few months back and now wouldn't be without it especially for working with bias cuts.

Check out the Missouri Star Periwinkle video, then check out this site. http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t214961.html

You could leave the paper on even after you create the block using the four sections and even after that.....remove the paper as you are constructing the quilt...like in EPP, remove the paper after each block is securely sewn on all sides to another...that will keep it in shape...a choice you can make

I use starch all the time now and it has helped me so very much. Applique was the only thing I used starch for before and then I read an article about using it before cutting and it has made things much better.

I agree starching before cutting out your fabric but I really like a stiff starch. I use Sta-Flo mixed half with water. I should own stock in the company. Good luck.

Me too. Did an all bias edge quilt and had no problems at all. I use Sta-Flo liquid in a 1:1 ratio with water in a spray mist bottle, let it soak in and iron BEFORE I cut any pieces.

Why is there so much hype about the perils of bias edges? The only time I find it a major issue is if I have to unsew multiple times on the same piece. Otherwise it's just another triangle.

I bought a cheap iron and I starch like crazy!

Go to Missouri Star quilts and look at tutorials, Jenny has a terrific one that you paper piece and uses a clue stick.