Free Quilting Tips
April 2006BIG HINT! For those of you who love paper or foundation piecing, there are times when you find that your block does not finish at the proper size, a little bit short here and there. Because of the many seams and fabric folded over other fabric, sometimes the block comes out short. Solution: Mark the outside edge of the block with a highlighter before you cut sections apart to sew. Add a 1/2" seam allowance to the outside edges instead of a 1/4" seam allowance. This will give you a little leeway. Once your block is completed, you will then have enough seam allowance to trim to the exact 1/4" recommended seam allowance. It's a good thing! |
