Do you pin when piecing?
#12
I agree - I exclusively use pins to match seams or points, I pin before and after the seam. I never had a problem with fabric lining up even with longer pieces. Actually I think i would pin for borders too, but that would be the only exception.
But do what is comfortable for you!! When I started I pinned everything until I got comfortable placing stuff together, oh and got comfortable with nothing really lining up since the perfect quarter inch will always be an elusive thing for me. :) :) Once I got past those, the pins were gone from my daily use.
Cheers!
Rachel
But do what is comfortable for you!! When I started I pinned everything until I got comfortable placing stuff together, oh and got comfortable with nothing really lining up since the perfect quarter inch will always be an elusive thing for me. :) :) Once I got past those, the pins were gone from my daily use.
Cheers!
Rachel
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Ditto!! It took me a while to get away from pinning everything, coming from a garment construction background. But now I find that I use pins mostly for matching seams.
And those wonderful quarter inch seams can be gotten with the foot, as suggested, or by marking your machine with the blue painters tape at a scant 1/4". (Painters tape does not leave adhesive when you remove it.)
Enjoy your quilting! You will find it addictive! And soooo relaxing! ;)
And those wonderful quarter inch seams can be gotten with the foot, as suggested, or by marking your machine with the blue painters tape at a scant 1/4". (Painters tape does not leave adhesive when you remove it.)
Enjoy your quilting! You will find it addictive! And soooo relaxing! ;)
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Originally Posted by athenagwis
But do what is comfortable for you!!
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Sometimes I pin; sometimes I don't.
One thing I have learned about not pinning, though. When sewing two pieces together, make sure they are both straight on to the needle going through. This is important to pay attention to when sewing a smaller piece to a larger (like borders) because if the larger piece starts to drop off the front or back, it will pull against the needle and the pieces won't match anymore.
One thing I have learned about not pinning, though. When sewing two pieces together, make sure they are both straight on to the needle going through. This is important to pay attention to when sewing a smaller piece to a larger (like borders) because if the larger piece starts to drop off the front or back, it will pull against the needle and the pieces won't match anymore.
#18
Only if I have to get points to match up or when sewing curves. Don't worry too much about perfection, just sew straight. A little more will make the block a little smaller, a little less will make it larger. I usually use a "scant" 1/4"---about a thread width or two smaller than 1/4". After some practice, you won't need to pin but if it helps, do it.
#19
There are no Rules!
So, rule number one (for me): if it is over six inches, pin it to keep it where it belongs (sometimes :-) ).
Easing in fullness: pin the ends then pin the rest as you think you need to.
Borders are always pinned (for me).
Matching points: I can't get a point to match reliably if I don't pin (always).
Well, those are the rules that aren't rules :shock:
So, rule number one (for me): if it is over six inches, pin it to keep it where it belongs (sometimes :-) ).
Easing in fullness: pin the ends then pin the rest as you think you need to.
Borders are always pinned (for me).
Matching points: I can't get a point to match reliably if I don't pin (always).
Well, those are the rules that aren't rules :shock:
#20
I rarely pin anything. I've never had a class. I've learned everything by watching TV (Eleanor Burns & Alex Anderson). I just nest the seams together. Basically the only thing I pin is the binding. Good luck! Doug
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