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    Old 06-29-2014, 05:00 PM
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    Help, I think I know the answer, but not sure. I am going to add a sashing strip to each block side and bottom (top too on first row). Not sure when to square - before or after adding sashing strips....

    Probably both - right.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 05:31 PM
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    I square all my blocks before adding sashing. I then add side strips to all the blocks. I generally use on long strip between the rows and on top and bottom.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 05:58 PM
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    Before.

    I have not figured out a way how to do it after.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 05:58 PM
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    I square my blocks before sashing and recheck again before sewing together to make sure it all matches up.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 06:13 PM
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    I tend to square or check for square whenever I can. It is easier to take the time and have no regrets.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 07:04 PM
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    if the blocks need it, I square before adding sashing.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 07:11 PM
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    I'm with everyone else--before sashing. I also measure after sashing but usually don't need to cut again.
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    Old 06-29-2014, 09:15 PM
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    Before. Otherwise you are just sewing sashing to an inaccurate shape.
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    Old 06-30-2014, 03:31 AM
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    Before, otherwise your block would be off ..after sashing.
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    Old 06-30-2014, 04:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
    Before. Otherwise you are just sewing sashing to an inaccurate shape.
    I agree with all....BEFORE !!!
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