Problems with sashing
10-28-2011, 06:00 AM
#42
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It looks fine to me. For the future, I should just share something I learned in a class. The instructor suggested using cornerstones every time, even if they are just the same fabric as the sashing. She said that makes everything line up better. It works for me.
10-28-2011, 06:24 AM
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I think the problem is not actually with the sashing but with matching the blocks in the adjoining block. I can see the problem but only if I look very carefully. If this bothers you then rip out and resew matching the adjoining blocks instead of the sashing. This may mean that you need to ease the block into the sashing due to block being stretched. If it too stretched to ease easily then dampen the block by spraying water and allowing to dry. Fabric will usually shrink when damp and may fit better. Also put too large side on the bottom when sewing to help make fit. Good Luck!!!!!!!
10-28-2011, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Not sure if anyone else posted this tip, but it's how I get my sashings perfect when not using cornerstones.
First step is to join the blocks into rows with sashing. Second step is to sew the long sashing strip onto the bottom of a row. Here's the tip. Before joining the next row to the sashing strip, turn the first row with sashing strip to the wrong side and use a pencil and ruler to mark all of the block seams onto the long sashing strip. When joining the next row, pin that row's seams to the marked pencil lines on the sashing, easing wherever necessary. This will keep your blocks aligned from row to row.
Good idea!!!!!!!!
Edit: This technique works whether you sew rows first or columns first. Just apply the pencil marks to the long sashing strip.
First step is to join the blocks into rows with sashing. Second step is to sew the long sashing strip onto the bottom of a row. Here's the tip. Before joining the next row to the sashing strip, turn the first row with sashing strip to the wrong side and use a pencil and ruler to mark all of the block seams onto the long sashing strip. When joining the next row, pin that row's seams to the marked pencil lines on the sashing, easing wherever necessary. This will keep your blocks aligned from row to row.
Good idea!!!!!!!!
Edit: This technique works whether you sew rows first or columns first. Just apply the pencil marks to the long sashing strip.
10-28-2011, 06:33 AM
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Maybe because you've been working on it, it looks off to you but it looks fine in the photo. But I know what you mean - I've had it happen, too, no matter how careful you are. With yours, if after all of us saying it looks fine, it still bothers you, I'd suggest a spider or candy corn appliqué where the sashing crosses. I've done this before, too, and call it a 'design decision'!
10-28-2011, 06:53 AM
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Cute fabric/pattern, maybe it will be less noticable after quilting.
I think everytime you rip and resew the fabric stretches.
Sometimes I sew a row of stitches along a sashing or border if the fabric has a little give to it. This will prevent any stretching. If you rip and resew it will probably stretch more. :D
I think everytime you rip and resew the fabric stretches.
Sometimes I sew a row of stitches along a sashing or border if the fabric has a little give to it. This will prevent any stretching. If you rip and resew it will probably stretch more. :D
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