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10-14-2010, 05:22 AM

#51

foxxigrani

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Thank you, I have trouble with following row, I can get the first seam aligned, but then that next one is off, slips or whatever, but as careful as I can get, there are a few that are just a weeee bit off. No police here thank goodness.

Rita

10-14-2010, 05:29 AM

#52

joan_quilts

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What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing.

10-14-2010, 05:38 AM

#53

mpeters1200

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I sew at seams too but I set the machine to baste to make it much easier to remove the stitching. One tip I learned was to always fan intersecting seams. That really makes a difference. Using a tailor's clapper will make any seam perfectly flat. My clapper is as important as my iron.

What does it mean to fan intersecting seams? Is that the same as making sure they butt together?

10-14-2010, 05:58 AM

#54

Woodster

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Looks like some of us have questions..........

Fan intersecting seams???

Flip seams????

Clapper?????

Having a duh moment here (again) Thanks!

10-14-2010, 06:06 AM

#55

Psychomomquilter

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me too!

10-14-2010, 06:08 AM

#56

quilter64779

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VERY GOOD IDEA. I SOMETIMES USE GLUE BUT LIKE YOUR IDEA BETTER

10-14-2010, 06:13 AM

#57

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I remember being so thrilled to be given "permission" to pin seams, and now I have "permission" to flip seams! Wow! I love this place! Of course I found myself flipping seams when necessary, but always felt guilty about it!

Thanks for the tips!

10-14-2010, 06:21 AM

#58

Iluv2quilt

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I was taught this tip from a seasoned quilter and it works very well. It saves on time and ripping if the seams are not aligned properly. Thanks for posting this!

10-14-2010, 06:29 AM

#59

ShySally

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i also do this as the seams are line up, i also dont iron my blocks until they are done. then press. i known they frown on this but who cares as long as my blocks look nice ShySally