Bunting. I guess that must be a wrong term.

The real term is "nesting" or locking together so that pins are not even necessary. I would really be a quilter if I could this.

On the latest Fons and Porter Series with her daughter, the daughter is constantly emphasizing this tip.

Somewhere I missed this special technique and now try to make it a habit to press my seams in opposite directions so they "nest, Lock, or Bunt" together. It is still a shock when I get it all going in opposite direction.

I still have trouble figuring out which direction to press besides the light versus dark.

Sorry for the bunting confusion. My husband would be so surprised if I was actually speaking football.

that is alright ccthomas, I was not sure what every one was meaning either. now it is sorted out, thank you for your help. :lol: :thumbup:

I was taught the term "nesting" when I took a class 18 years ago so you really threw me off with the "bunting" ha ha.
Now, for the "pressing" issue.... I was taught in clothing construction to press seams open; therefore, when I started quilting in 19bc (before class) I burned several fingers trying to hold that itty bitty seam open to press... then I learned to press to the dark side 90% of the time. As your block/quilt grows, you may have to press to the light side so that the seams will nest properly. bottom line... do what ever to get your points to match.
Are you a quilter? YES! Are you a "Master Quilter" that depends on your skill level and confidence... it doens't matter here.... we are all quilters of varying skill level.

We call that blue and white striped fabric used for feather pillows "ticking." Don't know if it is a local term or not. Never really thought about it, and never heard it called anything else ...but then, how often does one talk to someone on another continent about feather pillows? :lol:

I've learned to enjoy patience when it comes to the beginning process.Running from shop to shop makes me nuts. I'll find/order the pattern I need, same with the fabric etc.It will all come together....& I save my last nerve :-)
I've learned not to save every quilting blog on line.There's no time to read that many & my puter thanks me!
I've learned to start every project with a new blade in the rotary cutter.I've learned to press every part of every block before sewing another seam....then sq up all sqs & all blocks.Then find a bit of leftover patience & enjoy the look, feel & satisfaction of making a quilt.

Okay now that someone has called it ticking I know what it is thats what we call it up here in NY

Feather Ticking is a densely woven fabric that prevents the quills of the feathers from poking through and sticking bodies.
Bunting is a loosely woven fabric.

Now that we're talking definitions, somebody in the grp. uses the word "squishy". I can't quite figure that out from the way it's used. Others use the word "wadding" which I think is Canadian for batting. (?) It's amazing the terms we all use depending on the areas we come from.
While I'm at it, what does ROLF stand for. There are longer ones that i also can't figure out.

Hi Pat, It's actually rofl. It means rolling on the floor laughing. Here is a web site that has a lot of the abbreviations. http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/t...viations.asp#r

A lesson learned by experience. Fortunately I did not even move the steel straight edge or bleed on the fabric. I now use a teflon glove or little finger guards.