Just how do you do it? Square the quilts up I mean.
02-01-2012, 11:28 AM
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When you attach inner borders do you measure your quilt's length and width at the center of the quilt, then cut your borders to these dimensions? Example: Measure length of quilt in the center of the quilt, not at the edge. Cut side borders to this measurement. Attach and ease in any fullness. Once attached then measure your quilt's width for top and bottom. Again measure at the center of your quilt, cut your top and bottom to this measurement and attach, once more easing in any fullness. This should square up your quilt. You can now measure top and bottom it should be the same measurement. Same with left and right sides. Your corners should be nice and square as well.
02-02-2012, 04:21 AM
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I noticed this too! I went to the website Overallquilter.com and the company is located in South Carolina.
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02-02-2012, 06:41 AM
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Squaring up begins as soon as you sew two pieces of a block together. Everytime another piece is added, the section is squared. When the entire block is pieced, the block is squared again. After adding sashing or borders, I stay stitch around the quilt top, so the fabric doesn't stretch when handling, and adding other blocks, sashing, etc.
By squaring up as you piece the quilt top, it will be square when the top is finished.
By squaring up as you piece the quilt top, it will be square when the top is finished.
02-02-2012, 06:57 AM
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I think the most important thing is to square up the blocks as you sew. If I'm working on say a 12" finished block I square that up to 12 1/2" before adding it to another block or sashing. Once all blocks are sewn together I will take 3 measurements each way (middle, each side) (horizonal, vertical) to ensure they are correct before adding the first border. If your blocks are coming up SHORT, I fudge that with the sashing or the next block ( of course making sure the next block is correct first).
02-02-2012, 07:41 AM
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Thanks for the question. No matter what classes I have taken, we never seem to get to that point...squaring the quilt.
I know I should check each block but just want to keep sewing. Obviously I'll have to mend my ways. Also Will watch the video and get some pointers.
I know I should check each block but just want to keep sewing. Obviously I'll have to mend my ways. Also Will watch the video and get some pointers.
02-02-2012, 07:47 AM
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When you attach inner borders do you measure your quilt's length and width at the center of the quilt, then cut your borders to these dimensions? Example: Measure length of quilt in the center of the quilt, not at the edge. Cut side borders to this measurement. Attach and ease in any fullness. Once attached then measure your quilt's width for top and bottom. Again measure at the center of your quilt, cut your top and bottom to this measurement and attach, once more easing in any fullness. This should square up your quilt. You can now measure top and bottom it should be the same measurement. Same with left and right sides. Your corners should be nice and square as well.
Any suggestions?
02-02-2012, 08:04 AM
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this is the one i use. it never fails. and it pays to by the laser leveler.
http://chubbymother.blogspot.com/200...ing-quilt.html
http://chubbymother.blogspot.com/200...ing-quilt.html
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