Chasing Hawk

Sometimes my best intentions are to be accurate in my block sizes. But I allow myself some leeway. If it measures to within an 1/8" larger or smaller I am good with that.

I try and remember nothing is to be made perfect. To do so is comparing yourself to the creator.

Nammie to 7

I'm would like my blocks to be the correct size - the seam doesn't have to be the 1/4 inch - that is where MH personal measurements come in.

katier825

I don't worry so much about the final measurement most of the time. I just square them up to the size of the smallest block. If my seams are a tad over and the block comes out a bit smaller, I just make up the difference with the borders if I need it to be a certain size when finished. That is one reason I seldom cut the borders when I cut the blocks out. Just in case I decide to adjust it a bit. No matter how perfect you cut, the variance in the fabric can affect the size too. Some fabrics have more give to them.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

If it looks good, I'm OK with it. Block size does not bother me as long as the blocks fit together and the points are pointy. I hate cut off points.

Tashana

I am the worst person to talk about accuracy! BUT, as important as accuracy is, the most important is to be consistent. If you consistently sew a 1/4" or 5/8" or whatever, all your pieces are going to fit perfectly. Pick a measurement, whatever it is, edge of your sewing foot for example, and stick with it. The only time this does not work is in a group project. Good luck.

Holice

Consistency doesn't work if you are sewing shapes together. I have found that I have to maintain the scant quarter inch for them to fit.

gale

Same here. I take full advantage of the little bit of stretch in fabric. I haven't had a problem with any quilt not lying flat when it's done so far.

Lori S

As long as it lays flat , and the points aren't chopped off , is the measurement I use.

francie yuhas

1. Quilting should be fun! 2. Nobody who gets a quilt from me,comments on the points as they snuggle under the quilt. 3. You can look at my quilting from 20 feet,for 20 seconds,with no glasses on!LOL. My quilting isn't perfect,but it's not too bad,and I'm not a competitive quilter.

merridancer

I like Francie's answer. QUILTING SHOULD BE FUN !!!!! so don't worry about an exact measurement. I don't use a 1/4 " measurement, I use the edge of the pressure foot. That way I am consistent in the quilt and I square off with my rotary cutter anything that's off. The only time this would be an issue is if you were working on a group project, but wait....not all of their's are 1/4" either.