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, +, Your beginning 4 patch needs to be meeting at the center seam seams and squared. You need to square every time you add something. I will be a beautiful block.
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Draw your 1/4 inch seam lines along all sides at the tips. This will give you the intersection points where your seams should meet. Put a pin through the intersection on both the blue and tan pieces. This way they will be lined up where they should be.
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Originally Posted by quiltingfan
(Post 6187323)
Scissor Queen I see what you mean, unfortunately I already cut my triangles. It is a block of the month and I am 2 months behind was trying to get it done before my next meeting. ( which was last night) I made the 1 st block saw that is was wonky so did not sew anymore. Now I am trying to make the next 7 so I can do the next 2 months of blocks. I am determined to catch up. Want the free batting at the end of the year.
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I agree with scissor queen....just straight edge sewing!
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Maybe this graphic will show you the offset that may be causing your problem.
Notice carefully the seam lines indicated by the red (for wrong) and green (for best way) arrows. Jan in VA |
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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO
(Post 6187451)
I would do an old thing and draw a 1/4 inch line this will show you exactly where to fit triangles. It also looks as if you have a little stretch on the bias. Do you have some more fabric to cut inside triangE. .
You only need 1/4 inch above point. That seem may need to be a smidgin smaller I think I would construct the block into four triangle units, and then put the the triangle units together. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
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I found it very helpful to have the corner seam points marked so I could match them up.
I think I would construct the block into four triangle units, and then put the the triangle units together. |
One of the first things you need to do is starch your fabric. Starch it before you cut it out. Starch it stiff. It help with keeping bias from stretching and raveling. I would never attempt that block without starching first. I use Sta-Flo from Walmart mixed half with water.
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Originally Posted by quiltingfan
(Post 6187323)
Scissor Queen I see what you mean, unfortunately I already cut my triangles. It is a block of the month and I am 2 months behind was trying to get it done before my next meeting. ( which was last night) I made the 1 st block saw that is was wonky so did not sew anymore. Now I am trying to make the next 7 so I can do the next 2 months of blocks. I am determined to catch up. Want the free batting at the end of the year.
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where are you going with the blocks? a class? someone should be able to help you with your blocks. ask questions. and you might start stitching with a scrap of fabric (leaders and enders) so your triangle points don't want to go down into the feed dogs so much. Good luck.
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