Squaring up blocks....
01-08-2016, 12:12 AM
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I just hate to square up parts of blocks BUT when I don't take the time to do it, I always regret it and find that squaring up when I finish the blocks just doesn't give me precise results. So, despite hating to do it, I make myself square up the units--in this block I would at least square up after the white was sewn on.
01-08-2016, 05:04 AM
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I'm in the camp of squaring up after each seam as well. Sometimes my cutting is off, sometimes it's my sewing. By checking each step along the way, I know I have a better chance of things playing nicely together all along the way.
01-08-2016, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
For at least the first blocks (until I know that I am cutting and sewing accurately) I would measure after each seam. If it's off by more than a sliver, figure out what's wrong and fix it. That eliminates the need to do much squaring when the block is finished.
01-08-2016, 11:30 AM
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Ditto what they said. Beats waiting to almost the end and trying to figure out why it won't square and be wonky.
Originally Posted by dunster
For at least the first blocks (until I know that I am cutting and sewing accurately) I would measure after each seam. If it's off by more than a sliver, figure out what's wrong and fix it. That eliminates the need to do much squaring when the block is finished.
01-09-2016, 04:02 AM
#19
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I have learned to square up a lot as I sew pieces together. Simple blocks may not be as necessary if you are careful in your cutting and seam allowance sewing but blocks with angles need a lot of squaring up. It takes a little more time but I have found it worthwhile. I also have many different sizes of rulers to help in this process. Easier to square up a block if your ruler is the exact size ...i.e....3 1/2 " inch square and you have 120 to square up...LOL.
01-09-2016, 05:14 AM
#20
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I Am part of the square up as you go group. I don't always trust my seam width although I try to be as accurate as possible. And I also enjoy the squaring up process. I am more of a pieces than a quilter and try not to be in such a hurry that I do not enjoy taking my time on each step. Basting the layers together is the only part of quilting that I don't enjoy. So take your time and make the blocks as accurate as you can.
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