Square then quilt, or quilt then square?
#31
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I tend to do things, shall we be kind and say differently. I try very hard to keep each block square. Then when they are together, I measure the quilt top and find a size that works. By that, I mean average height and width. I cut the borders to that exact measurement and make them fit. . . Maybe a it of easing or stretching. (I am talking 1/4 or 3/8" tops.) from there I sandwich the quilt, cut to size, put the the binding on and then quilt. They do come out square. Well, it works for me.
#32
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Gosh, I never thought to square AFTER quilting. Thought if it was squared up before quilting, it would just be alright. Now I will be more aware. I've always noticed that the corners all matched up when I folded it up after quilting and binding,so guess I've been lucky for a lot of years. Thanks for putting up the questions.
#33
I always square up the quilt top first. I try to make sure blocks are square as I go. My LAQ said to make sure the top is square before quilting. If it is wonky, wavy, or uneven before you start to quilt, it will be the same afterwards... inho
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For sure, it will NOT get better!
#35
ok so if I measure my quilt top after it is all done and it is off by say a 1/2 inch at the top and the botton ..do you leave it?
I do square my blocks but sometimes my finished quilt is a little off ..what do you do cut that little bit off?
I do square my blocks but sometimes my finished quilt is a little off ..what do you do cut that little bit off?
#36
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Here's the earlier thread on this same subject
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/need-opinion-squaring-up-quilting-table-runner-t200078.html
I square each block/piece as I go ... then it's minimal squaring at the end before quilting. And if needed, some more after quilting.
Same rationale as I gave in the other thread.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/need-opinion-squaring-up-quilting-table-runner-t200078.html
I square each block/piece as I go ... then it's minimal squaring at the end before quilting. And if needed, some more after quilting.
Same rationale as I gave in the other thread.
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