What method do you use to make 9 patches?

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06-27-2011, 05:07 AM

#21

dinlauren

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Originally Posted by whinnytoo

"strippin' is the only way to go

I prefer this method too....just sew my 3 strips together then subcut. They go together so nicely and seems to by so much faster than piecing.

06-27-2011, 05:19 AM

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CoriAmD

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Originally Posted by Quilting Angel

I sew each individual square. I don't care to much for strip piecing. I guess I'm just not use to it because my strips tend to curve.

I remember seeing on one of the old Fons & Porter Quilt shows... Marianne suggested you alternate sewing from opposite ends when strip sewing. This helps keep the strips from getting curvy. I have tried this and I too, recommend doing it this way. Also starching fabric before cutting the strips helps control them.

06-27-2011, 05:19 AM

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cavmom

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Originally Posted by whinnytoo

"strippin' is the only way to go

LOL! my thought exactly!

06-27-2011, 05:34 AM

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quiltingnana1

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Originally Posted by mltquilt

I strip piece unless I'm doing scrappy and then it's the old fashioned way of sewing squares together.

mltquilt

Ditto!

06-27-2011, 05:43 AM

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jenniferlrn

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stripping

06-27-2011, 05:51 AM

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charlotte625

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glad you ask that question.....
I heard of changing ends to sew
BUT starch before you cut...
I starch every thing but never thought of that.
thanks ya'all

06-27-2011, 06:01 AM

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Barb44

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Strip piece as much as possible. When I cut strip sets I know they are perfectly square and straight.

06-27-2011, 06:03 AM

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Shelbie

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I love stripping my nine and four patch squares and I also love my starch. Until I tried it, I had no idea that it could make such a difference. Now if only I could find liquid starch in Canada! Our Wal-mart or local grocery stores just don't carry it.

06-27-2011, 06:13 AM

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Debbie C

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Strip piecing - the only way to go!!

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Originally Posted by KatFish

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Originally Posted by mltquilt

I strip piece unless I'm doing scrappy and then it's the old fashioned way of sewing squares together.

mltquilt

me too!

06-27-2011, 06:59 AM

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nwm50

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Have you seen the newest tute on Missouri Quilt on scrappy 4 patch? Very easy and quicker than the old method! Plus looks like all points match too.. Going to try this soon.