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12-12-2010, 09:33 PM

#21

Momsmurf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Interesting topic. I always do rows. I chain sew vertical rows and then sew the horizontal rows without ever cutting the threads. It never even occurred to me to make smaller blocks into bigger chunks, but I can see how that might be easier. I guess I'll have to test drive that plan.

I do the same...
No matter what way you do it, in the end you will eventually have at least one row to put together.

12-12-2010, 11:14 PM

#22

penski

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i would do it in rows it seems easier to me but that is my personal preferance

12-14-2010, 01:04 PM

#23

quiltyjax

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Quote:

Originally Posted by plainpat

I like to the quilt in 1/4ths.You nly have one long seam. Works for me.

I ditto this - into 1/4s and the last seam is the horizontal one which on a bed quilt would be shorter. I also put the top and bottom borders on when the top is in 2 halves. Don't ask me why I just do!!