Question...vertical or horizontal rows first.?
 

When sewing the rows of quilt blocks together...does it matter if you do the vertical or horizontal rows first.?
Thanks for responses.

I don't think so, but I sew rows instead of columns. To me it's a shorter seam so it's easier to sew. But to others, it would be easier to sew vertically last because there are less seams to sew. Your choice.

I do the same, sew in rows, I also use tiny dots of Elmer's glue instead of pinning to make sure all the seams match up just right, saves ripping out and no pin pricks.

I sew in rows.

I don't think it matters. Whichever is easier to handle.

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.

i prefer rows first

I almost always sew the blocks in rows

I sew rows, but have also done sections before.... I can't say I have ever sewn columns first..... just might be whichever is easiest though like someone else said based on what makes the shorter/longer seams

I have to chime in with the sewing in rows. It's totally a visual thing for me . . . but I'm sure these isn't a sewing police - do what you feel most comfortable doing!

I like to put my blocks together in quarters. You end up only having one, maybe two, long seam to sew. It is always easier to handle smaller sections at a time.

if the quilt is ten by ten blocks I will divide into four sections, each with 25 blocks ( 5x 5).

Sew each section and then sew the top two halves together, then the bottom two. Now you have two sections, a top and bottom. One seam across the middle finishes it.

peace

I either do like Ube Quilting and put them into quarters, or use horizontal rows, just because with a rectangular quilt the H rows are shorter than the vertical so less fabric to be handling.

I don't think so. Sometimes I also sew in quadrants or sections.

I generally sew in rows. When the rows are finished I sew them together in units of three or four rows to keep the size of the piece I'm working with more manageable. Once I have that done I'll sew those units together. That means I only have one seam where I'm working with the large quilt as a whole.

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.

I sew in rows too. I use paper with letters and numbers: A1, A2 etc for the first row. Then B1-10 for the second. Always works for me.

It does not matter. I prefer to do shorter rows, so I usually sew my blocks together into horizontal rows, then sew those together.

I label rows and sew those first. Then I sew rows 1 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 to 8 etc. Then I sew 1 & 2 to 3 & 4 etc. so I am only dealing with the whole quilt when I join the top and bottom halves. Hope that makes sense.

I always do rows also. It is just the way I prefer but I don't think it matters

I think most people sew in rows because that is how our brains work. The left to right is the way we scan and perceive things, so it makes a bit more sense (is easier) to process. But, it doesn't make it right or wrong to do it either way. Again, it is your quilt, your house, you get to decide what is more comfortable for you.

This is what I do too. I generally sew 4 or 6 blocks together into a larger square/rectangle, then sew those quadrants together. I hate long seams!!

I prefer rows first unless it is set on the diagonal of course! :)

I agree with mamagrande.

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.

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!!!!!

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.