Handy tips and techniques...seams
• transitions • appliqué
• vliesofix • drawing
• points • squares
• seams •
Does this happen to you?
You have sewn blocks into rows, but when you pin then sew two
rows together, you find the block seams have shifted slightly
and no longer align. Frustrating!
And I dislike reverse sewing (unpicking) too! This tip should
have you in control and keep your blocks aligned.
 First
- sew block to block in a row with your machine stitch length
at 2. Press all these seams open
Then - align your rows block by block, by placing a pin
vertically through centres of block-to-block seams. While holding
vertical pin, put a pin through both rows each side of actual
block seam.
(see drawing).
Remove your vertical pin and do the next block seam, continue
to end of row.
Now - sew your two rows together (with your machine stitch
length set at 2), and your block alignments should be perfect.
Press your row seams open as this helps keep your quilt top
flat and even.
Remember, quilting is FUN and not designed to give you a headache! |
