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I use a 1/4 seam and press it open. Some of the blocks already have very thick junctions and if one of those lands on top of the pieced seam in the backing, it may wreak havoc with your quilting stitch. Not fun at all.
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I use about a 1" seam usually...this because I leave the selvage on until I have stitched the seam...then trim off both selvages at the same time, leaving me about 5/8"" seam to press open. Another thing I do...I use a very small zigzag stitch...you can't really see it's a zigzag stitch...so that small. Adds a bit of "give", insuring there will not be a broken thread in that area 20 years from now.
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Thank you all for the replies. Been so long since I've made a quilt I couldn't remember what I used to do. I've made quilts for all my family and then some but the past few years have taken its toll on my back and haven't had the desire to do anything. But I have 2 grandsons who may be getting married this year and decided to make them new quilts. I have one ready to sandwich and have the other one ready to start sewing together. I'm making each a Double Irish Chain. One in dark and light blue/white and the other green and light green/cream. I only hope my hands hold up. Arthritis is beginning to set in.
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