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Where's the problem? If we can't see it, it doesn't exist!! :lol:
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It looks fine to me. For the future, I should just share something I learned in a class. The instructor suggested using cornerstones every time, even if they are just the same fabric as the sashing. She said that makes everything line up better. It works for me.
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I don,t see the problem you mentioned. Maybe you are being a wee bit too tough on yourself.:)
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Cute
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Looks great from here!
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I think the problem is not actually with the sashing but with matching the blocks in the adjoining block. I can see the problem but only if I look very carefully. If this bothers you then rip out and resew matching the adjoining blocks instead of the sashing. This may mean that you need to ease the block into the sashing due to block being stretched. If it too stretched to ease easily then dampen the block by spraying water and allowing to dry. Fabric will usually shrink when damp and may fit better. Also put too large side on the bottom when sewing to help make fit. Good Luck!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Not sure if anyone else posted this tip, but it's how I get my sashings perfect when not using cornerstones.
First step is to join the blocks into rows with sashing. Second step is to sew the long sashing strip onto the bottom of a row. Here's the tip. Before joining the next row to the sashing strip, turn the first row with sashing strip to the wrong side and use a pencil and ruler to mark all of the block seams onto the long sashing strip. When joining the next row, pin that row's seams to the marked pencil lines on the sashing, easing wherever necessary. This will keep your blocks aligned from row to row. Good idea!!!!!!!! Edit: This technique works whether you sew rows first or columns first. Just apply the pencil marks to the long sashing strip. |
Maybe because you've been working on it, it looks off to you but it looks fine in the photo. But I know what you mean - I've had it happen, too, no matter how careful you are. With yours, if after all of us saying it looks fine, it still bothers you, I'd suggest a spider or candy corn appliqué where the sashing crosses. I've done this before, too, and call it a 'design decision'!
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Cute fabric/pattern, maybe it will be less noticable after quilting.
I think everytime you rip and resew the fabric stretches. Sometimes I sew a row of stitches along a sashing or border if the fabric has a little give to it. This will prevent any stretching. If you rip and resew it will probably stretch more. :D |
It is really cute...and honestly I can't see any problems to fix
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The table topper is very pretty. I esp like the "tail" in the 2nd pic.
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Use double sided scotch tape to hold the matching seams in place before sewing. Be careful not to sew through the tape.
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Thank you, thank you for the tute! Gives me the courage to tackle it on the quilt that has stalled at that step.
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To keep the sasing matching I use cornerstone evem if it will be the same fabric. Works everytime.
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Looks great, and don't tell anyone and know one will notice that you think it is off.
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Originally Posted by quiltbugs
I'm looking & looking, and I don't see anything wrong.
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When I worked with sashing I did not know how to line them up, so I just made a little clip in the sashing across from each seam on the first side I sewed. That way when I went to sew on the second row of blocks and sashing, everything was easier to line up. If you don't want to make small clips, you could use little dots of ink or something to mark where the seams are supposed to be. I hope this is helpful? If not ask again, and I will try to make my method clearer.
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Looks great to me, wonderful job
Have a Blessed day Ellen |
Looks ok to me.
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Looks very good to me. Don't worry bout it. No one will notice I bet, especially if you don't point it out to them.
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Looks really good to me. That is so darn cute!
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I can't see a problem
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I can't see anything wrong as well. Great Job! What a cute table topper!
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Put on you walking foot when adding long strips, i.e, borders and sashing. Also mark on the sashing strips exactly where the blocks should start/end.
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love all your colors............
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It looks fine to me. I really like that 3D effect of the tail at the bottom !!!!
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I haven't read all of the replies to this, so someone else may have already said what I'm going to say.
I prefer to add my sashing to each block, instead of long strips, for exactly this reason. So, for example, if I want my sashing to be 2" wide, I sew a strip of sashing material that is 1.5" (includes seam allowances) on ALL sides of each block. Then I sew the blocks together, matching seams, and I end up with 2" of sashing and perfectly matched blocks. This works great, especially when you use a darkish, busy print for sashing. |
The only problem I see with that topper is that gray, suspicious-looking piece of "furbric" lying on the lower right-hand side. THAT may be what threw your sashing off.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Seriously, I lOVE your inspector! |
Quilt it...Since I can't see the problem, it must be really slight...quilting will take care of it... oh, nice addition of the furry tail on one end...very halloweeney, lol.
Originally Posted by Fabricnut
I'm almost done with the top of this Halloween tabletopper. My sashing doesn't line up right for some reason. I ripped it out and tried to realign it better but it is still "off". I sewed the sashing to the horizontal blocks first then made one long vertical sashing between the rows. I don't know if I stretched the fabric, if I ironed too much, or if I cut off too much when I tried to square up each block, (The first time I really tried the squaring up thing.) Any suggestions will be appreciated.
I saw Bonnie Hunter talk about using scraps up so thought this would be a good time to try it. It sure did take longer than I expected for just a tabletopper. I just have 2 more borders to finish. |
The sashing looks great. I love the material you used.
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I agree - don't see a real problem with the sashing. Sure is a cute Halloween quilt!
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Looks fine to me--I had a more experienced quilter say that if you put corner blocks on the sashing where the blocks meet you can ease them to make the blocks match better. Sounds like more work, but the one time I did it, it saved time in the long run.
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