I'm new at Y seams. I have a quilt with 6 rows, 5 across
I have the first row of the Y seams sewn. The Y seams are in between the blocks, so that when set in they create a diamond in between the 4 blocks sewn together. Does anyone have a tutorial or list of some type of order to sew the next row on to include the lower part of the "diamond" that needs to have Y seams to complete? There are plenty of U-Tube video clips and tutorials on how to sew the three edges of the Y seam with the end result being a square and then you sew the squares together. The end result of this block is the lower half of the diamond sticking out between two blocks. something like this
-V- but half of the V below and the other half set in the upper blocks. I am doing the Cherry Orchard Quilt pattern and doing it this way I don't have to attach 1/2 triangles to the corners of the block and have the 4 seams in the small piece.

i find that I have to put dots at the point where the seams should be sewed. I can't just eye=ball it. In difficult shapes I will make a plastic template and mark the seam lines but expecially dots at corners. And then take time and pin to hold the pieces in correct places so they don't shift.

I just took a look at the picture of the pattern.
http://www.stitchntimefabrics.com/sh...sku-K10474.htm

Are your red squares the equivalent of the little white squares in the corners of the blocks, or the center of the block? I'm assuming that it is the white squares.

So basically, you've got a whole row with the reds pieces only half sewn in, right? Just want to make sure I'm understanding this. And you want to join this row to the next row, where it should slide into to a V notch?

You might want to post a picture of more of the quilt top so people can see exactly what you're talking about as it's really not a Y-seam technique problem.
You'll certainly be a pro at Y-seams when it's done. :-)

That is some pretty funky piecing, but easy enough to do.

If it were me, I would be doing Y-seams at the top, side and bottom of the red squares in this row of blocks as you join it to the next row of blocks.

You'll have to unstitch a few stitches at the top and bottom of each red square as you've probably(?) already sewed to to the edge when you were making the blocks

Basically, all 4 corners of the red squares are done as Y-seams

So the whole purpose is to NOT have seams in the center squares or the corner squares. I guess it depends on the fabric, but I can see howy that would create a "how she'd do it" look ..Interesting. Actually, it gives me some ideas for something I'm working on. Thanks. I LOVE doing Y-seams!

How exactly, ooc, did the directions say to do it?

This is just a thought. You could applique the small squares at the junction of the blocks, instead of using Y-seams.

the directions said to do it with the 1/2 square triangles on each corner, but I have to be different ;-) and now I'm guessing maybe this is harder this way. I guess I'll sew each y seam and then finish each side seam separate. thanks all

my red squares are the equivalent of the red fabric that makes up the triangles at each block intersection. I'll post another picture of the quilt laid out when I get home this evening.

Like I said, funky piecing. :mrgreen:

But since you've started, you might as well finished.

However, if you were so inclined, you could undo a few stitches between each set of blocks, and put int HST, and then resew the seams.

And I definitely understand the need to do it differently. But I don't think I would have done this method with that red fabric. However, let's say you wanted to fussy cut a flower or bouquet, then I can see going to the troube.

Still, it's great fabrics, great contrast and it will be a very cool quilt no matter which method you use.

And, like I said up above, you will be Y-seam master by the end of this. :thumbup:

ah yes my red is the same as the white in the quilt cover you are looking at in the link you sent. Sorry.

[quote=MTS]I just took a look at the picture of the pattern.
http://www.stitchntimefabrics.com/sh...sku-K10474.htm

Are your red squares the equivalent of the little white squares in the corners of the blocks, or the center of the block? I'm assuming that it is the white squares. me:(YES)


You might want to post a picture of more of the quilt top so people can see exactly what you're talking about as it's really not a Y-seam technique problem.
You'll certainly be a pro at Y-seams when it's done. :-)

That is some pretty funky piecing, but easy enough to do.

If it were me, I would be doing Y-seams at the top, side and bottom of the red squares in this row of blocks as you join it to the next row of blocks.


Basically, all 4 corners of the red squares are done as Y-seams

So the whole purpose is to NOT have seams in the center squares or the corner squares. I guess it depends on the fabric, but I can see howy that would create a "how she'd do it" look ..Interesting. Actually, it gives me some ideas for something I'm working on. Thanks. I LOVE doing Y-seams!
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here are additional pictures of the progress. It's going slow and requires alot of handling of the quilt, and yes I'm getting real familiar with how to stitch "Y" seams. Still not a fan though. Atleast not this kind where it is set in on all sides. Will be real cool though when finished.

YOWZA!! That is one hot looking quilt!

And you are now at the Grandmaster level for Y-seams. I have to laugh because you've done more Y-seams in that quilt than most people do in a lifetime. :thumbup:

It's great, and while the average non-quilter passerby might not realize the work that went into it, those that know will be awed by your commitment (while secretly thinking you should be committed). :wink: :wink:

Looks to me like you know what you are doing. Your quilt looks beautiful!

finally finished with the top. By the time I got to the last two rows I was pretty comfortable with the Y seams, it was just a lot of handling of the quilt

Like I said, those that know will be awed by your perseverance. And your finishing up at 2AM is duly noted. :-)

The quilt top is AWESOME. Look at how flat that baby is even with 80 freaking Y-seams!! And I love the border treatment. It all looks so clean and crisp.

Fabulous job.

So what's the plan for quilting? :wink:

So what's the plan for quilting?

Ah yes quilting it. I was thinking about two ways. Straight line diagonal in the ditch connecting each black row of the black diamonds. Or, diagonal a line inbetween the black diamonds. That would be less quilting.
Any suggestions?
Teresa

OK, full disclosure - I send most of my quilts out to be quilted on a longarm, however, I absolutely never ever say "do whatever you want." I go in with drawings of squiggles,swirls, motifs (I hate feathers), thread colors, border treatments, etc and the conversation begins.

I have no idea what your skill level it, and how comfortable you are FMQ-ing, so let's just assume we're working with straight lines.

I'm just jabbering here....

On the rare occasion I do do the quilting, my actual skill level consists of the Bernina #4 stitch - see picture below.
So if I'm ever quilting in a straight line, this stitch is very, very forgiving, especially if you're doing it in the ditch.
It also adds a bit of interest, and movement - there are enough straight lines on the quilt from the piecing. Do you have a stitch like this on your machine?

I definitely like the double lines better, and I like how the lines make a grid that's different from the actual piecing grid. I like that a lot.

I'd go around the red square as well. And put a path through the white squares and black squares. I like a LOT of quilting.

You can switch up the thread - use white on white, red on red, or black on black - same for the borders, if that's what you're comfortable with.

Maybe in the border on the black you can just go around a few times (see my picture). It goes very quickly. ;-) Use the walking foot to guesstimate the distance between the rounds.

Or you could just continue the grid pattern from the blocks into the borders.

I'm not crazy about doing all straight stitching in the middle and then some feathers or something in the border. But that's my aversion to all things feathery. You know, like some folks are with clowns. I've just never been of fan of them

Like I said, just me jabbering. ;) ;)

Thank you so much for your suggestions. The binding will be red so I think it will give it that extra pop of color
Teresa

You know what they say about great minds. They say.........damn, what do they say? ;) ;) ;)

So I've finished the quilt and I love how it turned out. The Y seams were such a learning experience and after this quilt I think I've got it down pat now. I even named it the Black, "Y"ite and Red quilt. I used every bit of fabric I bought for this quilt by piecing together enough fabric to make a pillowcase to store it in. I thank each one on this list for the encouragement and instructions to help me finish it. Another project DONE! Teresa

Hi Teresa,
It looks fabulous!
I so admired how you stuck with your "original" piecing method for this quilt.
You are certainly the queen of y-seams.
I think you should have put how many were actually in the quilt - 80(?) just on the red pieces.

What's up next?

yes it was just the red pieces that were y seamed in. I've always wanted to do a red black and white quilt so completing this one fullfilled many of my goals.

What's up next?[/quote]

I'm getting together fabric for a quilt as you go tablerunner. This will be something new for me. :)