Jenniky

Im working on a new square pattern called Farmers daughter. I am having trouble with puffy puckers where Im suppose to inset the squares.. can anyone refer me to a visual aide link or tut for sewing these squares in properly?? I appreciate any and all comments..Thanks

Jen

dungeonquilter

I always mark the seams at the Y corners, so I know exactly where to stop and backstitch. Stop just before (couple of threads) you get to the intersection and backstitch.

kathy

probably if you go to youtube and search for Y-seams or set in seams

Jenniky

Thank you both..found some videos on You Tube that were helpful and it showed the marking technique. Back to work on my square...after I take out the puffy ones..of course. LOL

Thanks again

bizybess

I love your color choices for the block. If you over stitch even one stitch from the other side you will get a bubble. Better to be a little short. If you backstitch it will hold just fine and after pressing the diagonal seam open it will lay flat.

Jenniky

Thanks Bizy, Im lovin the fabric and I'm really looking forward to seeing this table runner as a finished product. I didnt think to press the diagonal seam open. I still been gettin a lil puff..that is probably why...unless Im directed I have been pressing towards the dark fabric. Will post some pictures when I get it completed :)

amandasgramma

glad you got help --- and I LOVE the pattern and the fabric you chose!!!!

Kitsie

Jen, this tutorial by Kaye Woods looks good to me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLkHfcuNzCA

Good luck!

Jenniky

Thank you again ladies for all your help posting pics of my finished square and also the pressed side of my Y seam now that I have incorporated all your great help and watch the youtube videos... Im very please..have two more squares to make than I will be ready to put the table runner together. Will post the final pic when its done :)

Jen

ckcowl

start with a sharp pencil and a ruler...draw your 1/4" lines on all of the pieces to be joined...that way you know where to start/stop (right on the x where the seams cross...do not sew into the next seam allowance) also, if you start at the (inner) corner and stitch -out- to the edge you will have better luck.
your blocks are beautiful!