TheMerkleFamily

I'm planning on making a large quilt made up of 5" x 9" rectangle blocks with stitch and flip (or folded) corners - similar to flying geese but done on both ends of the rectangle. There was a recent thread ISO an older Tula Pink pattern called Pancakes and while searching for it I fell in love with a picture of one made in all teal/aqua - so here I go!

My question: Which method and/or ruler do you prefer for adding the folded corners? And why?

I'm familiar with several methods and rulers but it's been awhile since I've had to make 250-300 of these blocks. I'm thinking either the exact cut squares (which produce the wasted tip) or triangles (should have less waste). With the triangles I can cut over-sized and trim down if I need to.

I'm a stickler when cutting fabric and sewing a scant 1/4" seam but my folded corners never seem to come out accurate or I lose my point. I don't have an AccuQuilt but recently picked-up the Stripology XL ruler which I think will help.

I'm curious what method you all prefer - thanks for the input!

tallchick

Of all the methods I prefer doing folded corners with my Creative Grids folded corner clipper, no wasted fabric and far more accurate IMHO.

https://youtu.be/cpSZ6lqvc34

Irishrose2

I prefer the square sewn to the corner and the excess cut off. I know it wastes fabric, but it comes out so exact that way. I fold and press my diagonal rather than draw a line. I sew two threads off the fold toward the corner. That allows the fold to use up a little space.

Onebyone

I can draw a line on a square and sew and still have wonky corners. I use the Folded corners ruler. Several different brands out now. They all work fine.

wesing

I’m a Deb Tucker fan and use the Corner Pop tool.

https://youtu.be/yT90-grvAH8

Shepherdess55

Julie at The Crafty Quilter just did a review on 3 stitch and flip tools. See it here: The Stitch and Flip Quilting Method using specialty rulers

TheMerkleFamily

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I had watched Julie at the Crafty Quilter's review earlier and I happen to own all three of those tools but only have the Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper on hand (the others are boxed up and in storage).

The blocks I'm making are rather large and the seams must all meet up properly to create the intended design. I will make a few test blocks with the CG's tool but do wish I had the Deb Tucker Corner Pop tool with me because it's larger/longer with extended guide lines that line-up along the edge of the tall base block. For this size block I think that would be helpful (along with accurate measuring/cutting of the fabric).

In the end, I agree with Judy at The Crafty Quilter - I like all three of the tools for different reasons.

VaQuiltgal

I use the Creative Grids folded corner clipper also. Very accurate, & no marking.

SueZQ from MN

I have both sizes of Creative Grids folded corner clippers and like them both. They are easy to use and very accurate without all the line drawing.

Grey Lady

I just finished a quilt top (Tula Pink's Pining for you) that has snowballed corners, with great success. I tried the CG ruler and was not satisfied. Instead I drew my diagonal sew lines on the back of the large focus fabric, not on the little patches that can easily shift. This way I know exactly were the corners will touch. I have also taken to using this method for flying geese. No more wobbly geese for me.

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