I glue baste exactly how I want the pieces to go together and then sew. It saves time in the long run to have perfect matched pieces, sharp points and all the blocks be the same size. I'm not one that can sit and sew a perfect block without a lot of aids.

The sewn seams sit the same as always. The only thing you're watching for is that the block on the top has the raw edges away from your body and the bottom is opposite. If the seams are pressed in the same direction, it won't nest in as nicely. The reason for having the top edges away is to use the pressure from the presser foot to nest them.

Why not sew two or more rows together and cross cut them?

I got it now, I really do!!! lol I was thinking about it when I was laying in bed this morning. I just reread your post, and it hit me!! I can't wait to try it now. I makes perfect sense.

:thumbup: Excellent!

cross cut them??? Maybe its early hour, but I have never heard this term.

I use the method described by Fons & Porter, been doing that forever. However, I also pin right thru where the seams intersect sometimes to insure that nothing moves. I don't understand why one would get pricked by pins, though??? must be the lack of caffeine yet....LOL!!!

Look up the recent threads on using Elmers School Glue to match the points. Lots of people love this method. You use very small dots of the washable glue, hit it with your iron to quickly dry it, then sew.