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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
(Post 7792523)
I also assemble the quilt in quarters. This way, you only have to sew 1 loooooong vertical and horizontal seam. I find it easier to match when working on shorter seam.
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I prefer rows first unless it is set on the diagonal of course! :)
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Originally Posted by mamagrande
(Post 7792012)
For me it depends on the pattern, like for a 4 patch, I place all the blocks for the quilt on the floor, then pick up the blocks from the top down, placing them on top of each block.
At the bottom I write a row number and pin it together. When I have all the rows I start strip piecing, row 2 onto row 1, and row 3 to row 2 until all the rows are done, then after I press it I sew across. But on others such as Garden Twist, I start at a corner and piece diagonal. |
Sometimes sections, but if not, I do columns chain piecing, then rows without cutting the threads. it seems to go faster for me and I like the way it keeps things straight.
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I used to always do rows until I read here about sewing sections. However, I still label with numbered sticky dots all the way across the row. And then I just have to tell myself to double check the math so the blocks get matched up correctly (1 goes to 8, 2 to 9 to make Section 1; then match 3 to 10, 4:11, then connect Sections 1 and 2 ,and so on).
When I watch Love of Quilting, Maryanne Fons always sews columns--says her brain works that way but there's no right or wrong way. |
Wow what a good idea!!!!!
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Wow what a good idea!!!!! To glue!
Gonna try |
After I have label every block and take a photo, I stack column 1 and column 2.. Block 1, then under that column 1 and 2, block 2, all the way down the whole length. Then I chain stitch, taking a back stitch at the top
and bottom of each set. When done all blocks 1 and 2s are done and chained. Then I stack all column 3 and add to my first chained bunch. I continue this way and end up with a chained top. Helps me know which way to press seams and is easier to match the rows now. I think I may have learned this on the QB, and it has really helped my accuracy. Hope it makes sense! |
I go for the simple, I sew blocks into rows and then sew the rows together. All the way to the bottom.
Never just one way to do anything. |
I prefer rows 1x1 then 2x2 then 4x4 until done. I find it easier to handle the fabric that way.
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