Do you square your blocks.
#42
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I need help in squaring up this wall hanging that measures 25 X30. I am measuring 1/4 to 1/2 inch off. Seeing that I am making the same border as the sashing strips, can I oversize the border and then square it up so that it will look straight on the wall? The wall hanging is of 9 different sized pictures with sashing only. (3 across and 3 down). I thought it was going to be a simple project but quite the contrary. Any suggestions?
#48
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Yep, I do. It makes the finished product so much nicer. I look it as just another step in the process. I also pin each seam and intersection when before I sew, and press each seam after. I love the crisp look, and when all my seams match up . My attitude is:" Why rush through it? Enjoy the process." Besides quilting isn't an inexpensive hobby, I want all my quilts to be the best I can make them.
#49
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What does losing any points mean? I would think if making a little larger, than trimming to correct unfinished size would/could jeopardize those "points" which are supposed to have 1/4"in front of them to allow for the next seam, if those are the points referred to.
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