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05-01-2014, 04:18 AM
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Posted By cagedbirdsinging

The squares are cut at 6 inches and I allowed for...

The squares are cut at 6 inches and I allowed for a 1/2" seam since I pieced with a serger. I know that isn't the traditional seam allowance for quilting, but I'm not a rule follower, as you can see!...
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04-30-2014, 07:09 PM
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Views: 13,211
Posted By cagedbirdsinging

That's an interesting idea. I am going to lay the...

That's an interesting idea. I am going to lay the columns out and offset them to see how that looks. I'll take a pic to get opinions.
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04-30-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,211
Posted By cagedbirdsinging

I got the idea for the minky when I saw this...

I got the idea for the minky when I saw this quilt kit at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Creative-Cuts-What-A-Hoot-Snuggle-Blankie-Kit-Brown/31956271

The backing will also be the minky fabric....
Forum: Main
04-30-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,211
Posted By cagedbirdsinging

The only way I can figure is to line the seams up...

The only way I can figure is to line the seams up with the lines of my cutting mat to ensure that they are lying straight, then allowing me to cut a better edge. It can never be perfect at this...
Forum: Main
04-30-2014, 05:37 PM
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Posted By cagedbirdsinging

Yup! I'm insane, I know! I considered that...

Yup! I'm insane, I know!

I considered that solution, but the "cush" of that fabric makes it so shifty that I can't even pick it up without it moving right across and becoming misaligned again....
Forum: Main
04-30-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,211
Posted By cagedbirdsinging

First quilt, absolute mess. Skewed squares.

Hello!

I'm an intermediate sewer that has always been fascinated by quilts. Having a baby niece join the family made for the perfect excuse to finally make one! She is having her first birthday in...
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