When Do I Need To Block/Square
05-22-2010, 03:22 AM
#13
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remember an 1/8" doesn't seem like much to worry about but 8 seams later you are a whole inch off! those little 1/8's add up quick if you aren't careful, then you are scratching your head trying to figure out how this could be an inch off?!? so, square them up as you go...
05-22-2010, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Pam
Used to be when I squared something off, I just gave it a whack, as long as the corners were square, it was ok, right? NO!!!! it is not ok!We pay for ALL of those little lines on the ruler, so use them. Make sure you line up the ruler down the middle of your block, both ways, then square it all off! Your quilts will thank you.
05-22-2010, 03:38 AM
#15
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These ladies are giving you very wise council.
There was another post awhile back that included 'square' each square as we go or regret that we didn't.
I didn't know it was so critical and wanted to sidestep all that work but I wanted to learn from all these talented people too. I started making it an automatic part of my process and it is amazing how much different my (looks like it is square) square looks after it goes under my June Taylor Shape cut and rotary cutter.
Squaring each square has changed how I feel about my work.
Many thanks to each of you who emphasized how important it is.
There was another post awhile back that included 'square' each square as we go or regret that we didn't.
I didn't know it was so critical and wanted to sidestep all that work but I wanted to learn from all these talented people too. I started making it an automatic part of my process and it is amazing how much different my (looks like it is square) square looks after it goes under my June Taylor Shape cut and rotary cutter.
Squaring each square has changed how I feel about my work.
Many thanks to each of you who emphasized how important it is.
05-22-2010, 03:38 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by littlehud
Square as you go or it comes back to haunt you.
with the block you are working with,
it is so much easier to square it up,or down..lol
measure all your blocks..first.
05-23-2010, 07:33 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by AtHomeSewing
I would square them. An 1/8 here, and an 1/8 there, pretty soon it's tough to make it up.
Sharon Schamber has some free videos on ways that you can square and true blocks, which might be helpful here:
http://sharonschambernetwork.com/Classes.aspx
Sharon Schamber has some free videos on ways that you can square and true blocks, which might be helpful here:
http://sharonschambernetwork.com/Classes.aspx
05-24-2010, 09:08 AM
#20
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Sometimes when I cannot get my blocks squared because of half square triangles on the outside center, I have made a new block. But when for some reason (using more than 1 sewing machine or a different foot) I have put a border around the block and squared the border. This way I can keep my sharp points. It makes the blocks bigger but I don't have to throw them away anymore.
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