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Donna in Mo 06-27-2011 08:07 AM

I have had great luck with strip piecing them. Much faster!

grammysharon 06-27-2011 09:10 AM

Strip method. :lol:

bearisgray 06-27-2011 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by Holice
To answer your question about "what is the best method for having every seam match up"

Careful sewing
Accurate sewing
Slow down when sewing
Pin if necessary

Accurate cutting and careful pressing help, too.

JoanneS 06-27-2011 09:32 AM

Interesting that you only got one answer re matching seams! If I'm having a 'good' day, they go together perfectly because I've pressed them, and they magically match. Otherwise, I sew and check each matchpoint before sewing the entire seam.

Farm Quilter 06-27-2011 10:36 AM

I have a pile of squares next to my machine and I use them for leaders and enders...Bonnie Hunter's method. I can easily make a bunch of 2, 4, 9 or 16 patch blocks this way while I am making another quilt entirely! When I am putting the 2, 3, and 4 patches together to make the block, I finger press the seams to one side (making them opposite for the other piece), cuddle the seams together with my fingers, pin the seam and sew. Usually end up with a decent match up...but there is always my seam ripper handy if it is off too much!

schnupp 06-27-2011 01:43 PM

I sew each block individually since each one is cut out that way. All my tops are from scraps since I use my material to make little clothes (kids) for missions. I'd better live to be 120 and have good eyesight, as much material as I have. When I think I'm making progress in my stockpile, someone gives me more material. Maybe when I'm retired I'll have more time.

Maria C 06-27-2011 01:51 PM

I sew each square but I like the scrappy look and it also enables me to use up smaller pieces of fabric.

g-maquilts 06-27-2011 03:57 PM


Originally Posted by Shelbie
I love stripping my nine and four patch squares and I also love my starch. Until I tried it, I had no idea that it could make such a difference. Now if only I could find liquid starch in Canada! Our Wal-mart or local grocery stores just don't carry it.

Have you seen any of the homemade starch recipes using cornstarch and water? I wonder if they work. They won't keep long because the don't have any preservatives.

Jingle 06-27-2011 04:40 PM

I cut them in strips and sew strips together, cut in strips and sew them together until I have enough.

belmer 06-27-2011 06:03 PM

I prefer the strip piecing method and I sometimes like to make the "two for one Nine patch" http://annalenaland.com/2010/06/03/t...ne-nine-patch/


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