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cdufur 10-08-2011 03:35 PM
I normally piece on the diagonal. I just like the looks of it better. But I have pieced with a blunt, straight seam. Like a lot of things, I think it just depends on your preference.

snipforfun 10-08-2011 04:12 PM
Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
The other day on another thread someone mentioned that when the WOF isn't the same length as the quilt top, they piece on the diagonial instead of just putting two pieces together and making a straight seam.

Is there an advantage to this method?????
I think you are asking about piecing a backing.Look on flynnquilt.org then under Johns workshops then under free lessons

SunlitenSmiles 10-08-2011 04:30 PM
I think the question was about backing and Flynn method is awsome.....but if the question was about borders they are best cut first on lengthwise grain the full length required and then cut the remaining pieces that are of the same fabric IMHO

FroggyinTexas 10-08-2011 04:59 PM
Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
The other day on another thread someone mentioned that when the WOF isn't the same length as the quilt top, they piece on the diagonial instead of just putting two pieces together and making a straight seam.

Is there an advantage to this method?????
I think the advantage is that the seam is spread out and not so bulky all in one place. froggyintexas

GailG 10-08-2011 07:52 PM
Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
The other day on another thread someone mentioned that when the WOF isn't the same length as the quilt top, they piece on the diagonial instead of just putting two pieces together and making a straight seam.

Is there an advantage to this method?????
I've used it only once to save fabric. Once I got through the math, it worked fine. To do another one, I'd have to pull out the directions again I used that diagonal seam as a design point. It was fun.

ConnieF 10-09-2011 05:06 AM
I always piece diagional the seam shows much less

galvestonangel 10-09-2011 03:10 PM
I think John Flynn came up with that technic. It saves on fabric. If the quilt is wider than WOF, you may only have to buy length plus 1/2 to 1 yd, instead of 2 times length. I've done it and think it's great.


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