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06-12-2011, 09:13 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by MarshaEIEIO
Hi, if the seams aren't matching up, then all the squares aren't a true 9"...so take some time, stop where you are, and square them ALL up to be what you chose...the 9"....and pin and sew same size seams, as close to 1/4" as you can get, but be consistant with every seam being same size...press rows one way on one row, and press the seams other way on next row, so when put together they won't be so bulky...and you will be so surprised how they will all meet...and look great...oh and by the way there are " no Quilt Police"...so don't worry and have fun.
06-12-2011, 11:21 AM
#36
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Location: california
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Originally Posted by MarshaEIEIO
Hi, if the seams aren't matching up, then all the squares aren't a true 9"...so take some time, stop where you are, and square them ALL up to be what you chose...the 9"....and pin and sew same size seams, as close to 1/4" as you can get, but be consistant with every seam being same size...press rows one way on one row, and press the seams other way on next row, so when put together they won't be so bulky...and you will be so surprised how they will all meet...and look great...oh and by the way there are " no Quilt Police"...so don't worry and have fun.
06-12-2011, 01:33 PM
#37
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Maumelle, AR
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Sure - don't give up!! My first 9-patch was a disaster as was my first log cabin. You'll learn a lot here & we don't judge - we just like having fun & quilting. We all started somewhere once upon a time. Welcome from hot central Arkansas!
06-12-2011, 04:46 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by jo_bunch
I'm new to this message board. Have "tried" to sew 9 inch squares together to make a quilt top but the seams are not matching up! Yes, I'm brand new at this & have no idea what I'm doing..... ?Suggestions/advice?
06-12-2011, 04:53 PM
#40
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Welcome from the Bay Area of California. I'm in the same boat as you are and I've been sewing for 40+ years!
Reality standpoint - if you are a perfectionist or just hate to see the unmatched seams, then baste the joints first, check them, THEN stitch the seam. If something doesn't match, your seam was either off or the block was cut wrong. First choice, redo the seam. Second choice, tear it all out and recut the block.
I'm doing a Disappearing 9 Patch (D9P) right now and having conniption fits now on this issue. I've got the feet and the seam, but am not consistent in how I do my seams. Since I don't sew frequently, I'm not in practice.
You can do it - but just get used to Jack (the ripper)! Welcome aboard.
Reality standpoint - if you are a perfectionist or just hate to see the unmatched seams, then baste the joints first, check them, THEN stitch the seam. If something doesn't match, your seam was either off or the block was cut wrong. First choice, redo the seam. Second choice, tear it all out and recut the block.
I'm doing a Disappearing 9 Patch (D9P) right now and having conniption fits now on this issue. I've got the feet and the seam, but am not consistent in how I do my seams. Since I don't sew frequently, I'm not in practice.
You can do it - but just get used to Jack (the ripper)! Welcome aboard.
