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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:10 PM
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    How do u make a quilt squar? Mine always turn out like a triangle. If any one can help please send me a message. Please help!!!
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:19 PM
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    Are you putting your squares on point? Then you make 2 triangles and sew together to make your rectangle.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:25 PM
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    no Iv only made a few quilts that are squares and they didn't look good. but i will try that thanks. and what is a point? is it the point of the square or is it something compleatly different?
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:25 PM
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    Do you mean an entire quilt? Or a quilt block? Is there a specific pattern you are trying to make?
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:29 PM
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    the entire quilt is not square and I don't know what Im doing wrong. can u hlp?
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:30 PM
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    Hi Madequilter, I am in our NW Las Vegas home now, don't know where you are located. If you are near I'm certainly happy to meet and help you in any way I can. Hope to hear from you. Kathy
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:30 PM
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    My squares are pretty good but I can't cut a strait line to save my sole.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:32 PM
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    Sorry Kathy Im up North about 2 hours from Reno wish i was closer it would take me all night to get there thank you though any thing u can sugest on line?
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:34 PM
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    and I can't spell very well eather.
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    Old 10-19-2010, 01:36 PM
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    Like the experts on this board always say : accuracy is everything in quilting. It starts with accurate cutting : measure twice, cut once. Then accurate 1/4 inch seams: practice and measure after you practice. Press your seams pretty much as you go. Measure each block as you finish it, and square it up if you need to.

    Tedious? Yes, but if you take your time and practice these things with your first few quilts, it'll become second nature to you.

    And, remember, have FUN!
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