To Pink or Not to Pink
#12
Originally Posted by Up North
Nope, It would be hard to match the edges I would think. Pinked charm squares were enough for me. Unless the fabric frayed a lot I would not pink them.
#19
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Pinking shears are not used in piecing quilts. Seams are sewn at 1/4 inch, the zig/zag when using pinking shears cuts into your seam allowance. Less fabric in the seam allowance will make the seams weak and will pull out after some use.
Rotory cutters are the best thing ever invented for quilters.
When using them with quilting rulers we can cut precise pieces.
Rotory cutters are the best thing ever invented for quilters.
When using them with quilting rulers we can cut precise pieces.
#20
The only time I pink the edges of my blocks is when I am doing applique. It keeps the edges from fraying so badly from all the handling while hand stitching. I cut the blocks larger than called for in the pattern and then cut them down to size after they are finished and ready to be put into the quilt.
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