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05-20-2011, 06:57 AM

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Beachbaby12

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I will have to try this - great idea.

05-20-2011, 07:06 AM

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juliea9967

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I use my GO cutter to cut my squares. They are cut perfectly, and they sew together perfectly. I recently did a king size 9 patch, and all my 9 patch blocks turned out perfectly. I had 450 squares to sew together. Not a hitch in any of them.

05-20-2011, 08:32 AM

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biscuitqueen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frugalfabrics

When I sew 4-patch square sets together, I always match the 2 pieces together from the center...that way the intersection of the 4 squares always looks good.

great idea, I always pin at key points that I really want to line up. I'm a pinner.

05-20-2011, 01:25 PM

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Loretta

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You might try starching to see if that helps.

05-20-2011, 01:29 PM

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ube quilting

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erstan947

I like patterns that there is no matching. Some days I just can't get those pesky seams to line up!

If you like not matching squares, have you tried Eleanor Burns Quick Trip Quilts? Fabulous!!!

05-20-2011, 03:35 PM

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AnnT

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I just match the center seams and adjust anything necessary on the outside. Of course, I don't do any complicated stuff...LOL

05-20-2011, 04:10 PM

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UCHSCPSYCH

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When I learned to quilt I was taught there was a side of the fabric that had some give and the other side didn't. As long as I match up the sides I have no problems and the small amount of streth allows one to "fudge" a bit.

05-20-2011, 04:13 PM

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Janice Thompson

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I finally wised up and started pinning in the center seam. As Eleanor Burns says "looking good" when its a perfect match

05-20-2011, 06:30 PM

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Marysewfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by justwannaquilt

I do the same thing I always press everything so I have "locking" seams. once you start doing it, it kinda just comes natural and you don't even have to think about which way to press so your seams will all butt up to each other. I don't use alot of pins when I am quilting however when it comes to matching seams I always stick a pin in right at the intersection. A dot of glue and a tap from the iron is great for holding these seams together also. This way you know your seams are not going to budge while your sewing.

I just tried that pin and a dot of glue this last weekend for the first time and it worked like a charm!!

Marysewfun