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    Old 07-28-2013, 12:36 PM
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    Default how do i line these up to be straight?

    I need your help please! I hope I can explain this so that it makes sense!
    I'm sewing 2 angled pieces together on the long side. Once sewed, they need to be straight across the top and the bottom. How do I line the light green piece (on the left) to the tan piece so my top & bottom edges are straight and not kitty-wompered? If I put my 'ears' together, they aren't straight when sewn so I've been ripping out a few and decided to come here for you collective wisdom.
    Thanks in advance -
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    Old 07-28-2013, 12:43 PM
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    You just line it up and sew...just pretend its not at an angle.
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    Old 07-28-2013, 12:46 PM
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    you need to line up where the seam intersections are - there will be ears sticking out -
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    Old 07-28-2013, 12:53 PM
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    Does this help? http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/blo...tumbler-quilt/
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    Old 07-28-2013, 01:02 PM
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    I knew y'all could help me out! Thanks so much!
    Yes - that tut is great - the visual helps a lot. I really appreciate it.
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