Remind Me please...points line up
03-29-2017, 11:36 AM
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press seams in different directions, but them together and pin, I put my pins at the 1/4 mark so they look nicer. Plus if you are sewing thru triangle squares like half squares, if you make sure to sew a scant inside of the 1/4 seam then it'll match better when you look on the right side.
03-29-2017, 12:25 PM
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A two pronged pin. Looks like a narrow enlongated staple
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03-29-2017, 04:42 PM
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Neuras,
Thank you for asking this question, and my thanks to all who have responded!
My "signature" baby quilt is an "I Spy" that uses 80 4.5" squares (no lattice or borders). I'm careful to press each row in a different direction so that the seams will nest. I pin them, but I'm often disappointed by the results. I will use these tips going forward!
Thank you for asking this question, and my thanks to all who have responded!
My "signature" baby quilt is an "I Spy" that uses 80 4.5" squares (no lattice or borders). I'm careful to press each row in a different direction so that the seams will nest. I pin them, but I'm often disappointed by the results. I will use these tips going forward!
03-29-2017, 11:09 PM
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I use the glue stick and the Clover clips. First apply the glue and put them together, then put the clip on until I get to the machine. I don't iron it or wait for it to dry - it dries quick enough since I don't use much but it works like a charm. My corners match beautifully now.
03-30-2017, 02:33 AM
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This is how I match up my seams. I have fork pins on my list...they are supposed to be great when you are joining pieces where seams have been pressed open.
03-30-2017, 03:16 AM
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I also stick a pin directly in the seam of the top piece, then make sure that pin is straight down into the seam of the under piece. Make sure that pin is as perfectly perpendicular as you can get it. Holding this steady, then place pins on either side of that seam as close to the seam as possible and remove the perpendicular pin. I find this helps greatly in getting my seams/points to match up and stay together during the sewing process.
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