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jme 02-03-2011 12:46 PM
I sew which ever way is shorter.

sewwhat85 02-03-2011 01:27 PM
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I chain sew in vertical rows and never clip the threads. The threads act like pins for the horizontal rows. This is how Eleanor Burns does it and I copy off of her a lot.
this is how i do it also

EasyPeezy 02-03-2011 01:48 PM
I've tried both ways. I think I'm with scissor queen about less bulk that goes
through the machine when you do by 4 patch and keeping everything square.
I press all my seams open then I don't have to worry about direction. :)

I'd say there is no right or wrong...just whatever works for you.

theresa.redington 02-03-2011 03:06 PM
Originally Posted by amma
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I sew blocks in rows horizontally. Then I sew rows in twosies, then foursies, etc...
This is how I sew mine too :D:D:D
Ditto! :o)

Rabbit 02-03-2011 03:57 PM
This is one of those moments when I say "Duh". Why didn't I see that before? Thanks!

fabric whisperer 02-03-2011 05:00 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.
I just started doing this too, and I agree, it makes for a squarer finished piece! (Thanks Rhonda for the suggestion!)

spartan quilter 02-03-2011 06:18 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.
I have never done this method, but know that I am going to use it on my next quilt. It sounds a lot easier. And I am for easy. Thanks for the tip.

quiltingnonie 02-03-2011 08:32 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.
This is the method I use also....if the pattern allows 4 quarters.

Momsmurf 02-03-2011 09:08 PM
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I chain sew in vertical rows and never clip the threads. The threads act like pins for the horizontal rows. This is how Eleanor Burns does it and I copy off of her a lot.
I've always done it this way also.
If I have to stop before I finish joining all the blocks, what I have finished goes on the design wall and I take that opportunity to double check placement.
Works for me.

IBQUILTIN 02-03-2011 09:13 PM
I've always done rows, but I sure like the idea of doing it in quarters. Thanx guys for the tip. Bet its easier to handle


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