Help! What should I do??
#22
Had the same problem with a d9p I had in my UFO stash. Think I was trying to sew it too fast and stretched some out of shape. Just gave them a final press and cut them the same size. Quilt went together like a charm and lays flat. If the quilt police look it over, they will find that the strips are not all the same width. but a rider on a fast horse will not see that.
Love your fabrics.
Love your fabrics.
#23
These are Great Colors, going to be cute!!
Square'em up and go for it!! With the prints being multi color will help cover any not quite the same size, agree w/above triangle are not easy.
Will be a lesson learned and fine in the end, don't give up!! and yes we want to see the finished top :)
Square'em up and go for it!! With the prints being multi color will help cover any not quite the same size, agree w/above triangle are not easy.
Will be a lesson learned and fine in the end, don't give up!! and yes we want to see the finished top :)
#25
Originally Posted by tutt
I made 12 blocks for a lap quilt and none of them are square or the same size. Do I square and size each block up before sewing into rows or try to even the rows up or what! If I do that is it going to look worse? It all looks like a big mess at the moment. I'm really disappointed in myself. It's obvious that I didn't take my time be precise with my cuts and now I'm gonna pay the price!
#26
Check your seams in the center. Looks like you might be ending your seam by taking in more than the 1/4 inch. Seam accuracy is very important. Squaring it up isn't going to make it lay flat. Jan
#27
Lots of good tips here, but just make sure you press them before you square them up. I'm taking a beginning quilters class and we're being told to finger press and then press with the iron to make sure we do not have hidden folds in the fabric. Good luck - but I think your quilt will be incredible. Love the blocks.
#28
Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
You may be disappointed with yourself, but I sure do like the blocks! It will be astounding when you get it together!
#30
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I feel your pain. I have the same problem myself. I think I have done a good job with cutting, sewing, etc and then find the blocks are not the same size. I am working on a quilt now that has the same problem. It is frustrating and maddening but all I can say is I have completed a quilt for my younger sister who nearly cried when she received it and tells everyone she knows you need to come see my quilt from my sister. That gives me the encouragement to continue and remember that this too shall pass.
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