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Originally Posted by teddysmom

When you hand piece two squares together do you sew all the way across from edge to edge or do you start sewing 1/4" in from the right edge and stop 1/4" before the left edge? And, if so, why?

Haven't hand pieced in years...but that is how I began quilting over 30 years ago. Starting and stopping 1/4" from the edges allow you to be able to press seams to the less bulky side, and helps in accuracy. I made dots and used those to align pieces.

Maybe it is time to try some hand-piecing again! It really is accurate.

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Originally Posted by SittingPretty

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Originally Posted by Carole Angel

Go to this website and click on Tips. Jinny Beyer does everything by hand, even her borders and bindings. Her website is full of great information.

http://www.jinnybeyer.com/

That's a very helpful site. I'm trying to get myself motivated to try to hand quilt a quilt. The last time I tried it, I had an awful time, but I think my batting was too stiff. Something softer next time. The first quilt I hand-pieced, I started and stopped 1/4" from each end. It went together so well, and was the most perfect piecing I've ever done.

Thanks for the info. I'll do that on my next quilt!

I have been hand piecing for MANY years ,I sew all the way across,I can match seams better that way and never have a little "pucker" lol.

When I hand piece I go from end to end.