New quilter needs help :)
#1
1st: laid out! hoping for success
2nd: 3 strips sewn together, other pieces just laying there... should I continue as I already have worked or is there something that will help me make a better quilt?
2nd: 3 strips sewn together, other pieces just laying there... should I continue as I already have worked or is there something that will help me make a better quilt?
#5
Another idea on pressing is to press the even number rows to the left; odd rows press the seam the the right. That way when you sew your rows together your seams will "kiss".
You are doing a fantastic job of matching your corners. Keep up the great work. You are already a great quilter!
You are doing a fantastic job of matching your corners. Keep up the great work. You are already a great quilter!
#7
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Haha I hope my corners look okay...
The corners are always the first thing I look at when I look at quilts others have made (because it took me so long to master them, and I'm always amazed by great corners!!!), and yours do look great!!!! Did you use a 1/4" foot? That was how I finally mastered them!!! That, plus wiggling them together till they were nested just right, and using a bajillion pins.
Haha I hope my corners look okay...
The corners are always the first thing I look at when I look at quilts others have made (because it took me so long to master them, and I'm always amazed by great corners!!!), and yours do look great!!!! Did you use a 1/4" foot? That was how I finally mastered them!!! That, plus wiggling them together till they were nested just right, and using a bajillion pins.
#9
Looks great so far. When you press your seams first set the seam by laying the iron on the seam before pressing it to the dark side. This in beds the threads, a good thing! I also would try turning half to get that Chevron (V) look if you like it sew it or you can just turn it back again. Do you have a design wall? You can make one by purchasing a vinyl table cloth with the flannel on the underside or some warm and natural and hang it on a wall. Put your pieces on it ( the flannel will hold your pieces there without pinning) step back and take a look at it.
#10
Well now Schnookie I just got back from Hobby Lobby and it's PROBABLY a really good thing I didn't get that wonderful advice before my trip haha or I would currently be turning my bedroom wall into a design wall....
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