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Tropical 02-02-2011 01:14 PM
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I don't sew rows at all. I sew the blocks into giant 4 patches and then the giant 4 patches together until I have the quilt in 4 quarters. Then I sew the top quarters together and the bottom quarters together. You only have one full width seam that way. Plus the quilt comes out squarer overall.
Thanks for this idea. I will try it next time. It makes sense to me. :)

Stitchnripper 02-02-2011 01:14 PM
I've done it every which way. I saw Eleanor Burns lay out her blocks and stitch them vertically, not cut the threads, and then do the horizontal rows. I use that method mostly but have used the others too. Whatever mood I'm in, I guess

MadQuilter 02-02-2011 01:37 PM
I add the shortest direction first (usually horizontal) and then go the other direction. Not sure why, really.

It is a good idea to stick to a plan. In the past when I got creative and connected sub-sets, I created a pressing nigtmare. So now I go by rows.

luvspaper 02-02-2011 01:46 PM
I generally do the rows horizontally and then sew them together from either the top up or the bottom down.

I've never tried to do quarters! Have to think about that on my next quilt!

bjnicholson 02-02-2011 03:19 PM
Gosh! I have a king size coming up in the near future. Thanks for the tips! The quarters sounds like a good plan if I can keep the pattern in mind and not get some of them wonky!

dsb38327 02-02-2011 03:24 PM
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I add the shortest direction first (usually horizontal) and then go the other direction. Not sure why, really.

It is a good idea to stick to a plan. In the past when I got creative and connected sub-sets, I created a pressing nigtmare. So now I go by rows.
Tee hee,,, I got into one of those traps today on a lap quilt. It was like a corn maze once I got into it. There was no graceful way out.... :)

blue10moon9 02-02-2011 05:31 PM
You're brilliant! Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I don't sew rows at all. I sew the blocks into giant 4 patches and then the giant 4 patches together until I have the quilt in 4 quarters. Then I sew the top quarters together and the bottom quarters together. You only have one full width seam that way. Plus the quilt comes out squarer overall.

cjaye44 02-03-2011 05:21 AM
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I don't sew rows at all. I sew the blocks into giant 4 patches and then the giant 4 patches together until I have the quilt in 4 quarters. Then I sew the top quarters together and the bottom quarters together. You only have one full width seam that way. Plus the quilt comes out squarer overall.
I like your way of thinking. I'm going to give this a try instead of wrestling with those long strips. Thanks for that tip!

TootieAnn 02-03-2011 05:27 AM
I don't think it matters. Do what is easiest for you. I like to sew horizontally because the rows tend to be shorter. Part of the fun of quilting is finding out what works for you and doing it. Have fun!

Drew 02-03-2011 06:03 AM
Kaye England recommends the four block piecing.


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