Swirling Seam Allowances

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11-04-2017, 04:14 PM

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Jingle

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Intersecting seams are more important to me. If intersections are bulky, then I quilt around them. At least the intersections will look good.

11-05-2017, 03:24 AM

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DottyD

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Originally Posted by Jordan

I do this "swirling" seam allowance all of the time. To me it makes for a nicer way for the seams to lay. Very nice checker board block.

I agree Jordan, I always use this method when I can !

11-05-2017, 04:33 AM

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QuiltMom2

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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

i tried it back when eleanor burns was on tv. i don't think it's worth the effort. and i believe the batting helps disguise the bulkier seams

I have also tried it and nearly went crazy while doing so. It has to be super big intersection for me to even think of it!

11-05-2017, 04:49 AM

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Geri B

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I do it as much as possible. Especially on multi seam intersections..love the swirl and it does eliminate the volcano look.....I personally like and try very hard to follow EB's techniques of joining rows so that seams lay flat. It may take a bit of "thinking" and a bit more patience, but I'm not in a race when I'm quilting...it is something I want to do as best as I can....front and back! Jmho

11-05-2017, 06:34 AM

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SusieQOH

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Way back when I started quilting I was told to press the seams to the side (preferably dark) and have never pressed them open like you do for garments.
I like this idea and I try to do it but it doesn't always happen. To be honest I don't have the patience for it

11-06-2017, 05:21 AM

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cat-on-a-mac

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Originally Posted by DottyD

I agree Jordan, I always use this method when I can !

Me too! Just don't press your rows until they're all done, then it's easier to figure out how to alternate directions.

11-06-2017, 05:54 AM

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GingerK

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I am making a Scrap Dance top that is all 2" (finished) squares and HST's. I am determined to swirl every intersection and honestly, it is not that difficult nor does it take that much more time. I also leave the 'tail' of thread instead of trimming. I think the whole thing looks neater and lies flatter.

Bear, using the fabric in your sample, I would have had more trouble keeping my light fabric oriented that same way. Good job!

Last edited by GingerK; 11-06-2017 at 05:56 AM.