ON point
 

I am doing a table runner for Valentines day (obviously I wont be done in time) I sewed blocks on point and now I have the jagged edges. I was looking at some tutorials on line but I dont seem to grasp it. Does anyone know of any youtube videos that may make it easier?

type in making perfect points, removed stitches again last night on one section of mine, thought it had good points but edges were uneven. Just a thread width can put everything whacky, I pick the oddest times to breath deep and move my fabric also. Think I might be stressing and holding my breath, will try and watch for that tonight. Good luck, wishing you perfect points.

Click on Resources at the top of the page and then on articles, there is an article about on point in the list. Hope it helps!

I have a tute in pdf. format.

Jan in VA

That's a great tute, Jan! I saved it and will refer to it. Thanks.

Thank-you for sharing this great tute Jan. I am expanding my quilting skills (I hope) and I want to try an on point quilt but sometimes the math can be confusing. You make it clear and simple.

Great tute Jan. You're the best!

Great tute Jan, printed to use it later!!!! Thank you.

Thanks, Jan. This Tute is great.

I know you asked for a youtube tutorial, and this is what I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enc_TVwyWQE
They are actually selling a ruler that takes all of the math out of it, so I'm not sure if you are interested. There is also this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enc_TVwyWQE (not selling anything :-)

Good luck to you too!!!

Thanks I will. I keep forgetting about that.

Wow that is totally clear and appears like I can actually do this. The only issue, I already sewed the pieces together. I only sewed to the 1/4" seam allowance because I knew I would have to add something. Can I add the side and corner triangles on now or will I mess it all up? can you tell this is my first "on point" and I am new. I have only done about 3 quilting items.

Thanks so much! Also, if you get the chance, look at the posts and see Jan's PDF on points. It is actually clear, concise, and seems doable. I printed it and between reading it and looking at the You tubes, I think I may actually be able to figure this out. lol Thanks so much