piepatch

[QUOTE=bearisgray;6130015]I machine stitch 1/4 inch from the edge (like stay stitching) - then press - using the stitched line as a guide -

I often do this like bearisgray, stitch 1/4" from the edge, then press under on the stitching line. Not just in making quilts, but on other projects as well.

needlefruit

When turning under hems (no matter the width), I frequently use strips of brown craft paper with the fold allowance marked along one edge. Just plop the paper strip to the wrong side of the strip, line up the edge of the fabric with the marked line, and zap the iron down. Goes really fast---especially on long strips.

QuiltE

Kitsie ... For the QAYG that I've seen, that problem has been avoided, as the hand stitched strips were double folded, machine stitched on the open edge, and then your hand stitched edge is a folded edge, like it would be when binding a quilt. Clear as Mud? To me it would avoid the necessity of fiddling with that 1/4" fold back, and the fraying that ultimately might happen with the raw edge fold ... to say the least about the burned fingers! I know you have all all the strips cut already, but this might be a workable alternative, if what you figured out, doesn't continue to work! Or for another time.

brenwalt

Yes, stitch a 1/4 inch line on the fabric. Gives a great edge for turning. I use this method all the time on all kinds of projects. It is so easy and so accurate and SO efficient!!

Latrinka

All great tips! I use a tracing wheel, someone had posted a link to this tip long ago. You just put your ruler on where you want the fold, run the tracing wheel over it, like a rotary but doesnt cut, makes it kinda fold up.

Kitsie

That's a good idea, too! Thanks!

bearisgray

Learned some new ways of doing things from this post.

(Still think my way is 'good' - but some of these suggestions might be 'better'!)

Evie

Kitsie, maybe you can try this method. It has worked for me. (I might have gotten it here on the Board?) http://alliesinstitches.blogspot.com...in+Stitches%29

snipforfun

If I were Kitsie, I would just start over with the sashings by cutting new longer ones and just end the whole frustration of having all those little 6" pieces. I think that is what bothers her the most. She could easily pull long pieces through a bias tape maker and be done quickly. To me, it would be worth the small extra expense to have it over with. All those 6" strips could be later used in a flip and stitch scrap quilt. Better done than perfect!

Kitsie

Thanks, Evie! Someone else mentioned that method and I could see how it would work very well! I notice that quilter is just around the corner from me - about 25 miles!