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How To Make Perfect Blocks Everytime

 

 

This is a great demostration for how to make a perfect block every time.

First, I want to thank Sharon Leadbetter for demonstrating her skills.

If you’re a beginner, she might help you develop skills/habits you’ll use the rest of your life when quilting.

If you’re an experienced block builder it might give you some insights you haven’t had before.

Sharon starts by explaining how critical the scant 1/4 inch seam. Suggests you use a 1/4 inch foot, (adjust your needle position left or right to get it right).

Use the same ruler brand, for all your rulers, creates accurate measuring and cutting, press your seams open for a flatter block makes it easier for the long arm quilts.

 

 


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328 Responses to “How To Make Perfect Blocks Everytime”

  1. Louella Johnson

    May 15. 2017

    very good, thank you

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  2. Mary Shoemake

    May 16. 2017

    Save

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  3. Carol Ann McGuire

    Jun 10. 2017

    Very good video.

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  4. Norma Saylor

    Jul 04. 2017

    A great video!

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  5. Beverly Le Long

    Jul 05. 2017

    Really helpful thank you ☺

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  6. Susan Curtis-Evans

    Jul 05. 2017

    Very helpful thx

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  7. Donna Simpson

    Jul 05. 2017

    Crystal Marie Scott This may help!

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  8. Barbara Hebert

    Jul 05. 2017

    Great!

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  9. Dianne Murphy

    Jul 05. 2017

    I didn’t think I would learn anything but have been ironing the blocks wrong.!!

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  10. Crystal Marie Scott

    Jul 05. 2017

    Ty

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  11. Sharon Smith Olsen

    Jul 05. 2017

    My goodness! If I had to follow all those rules I would be afraid to do any sewing. Good thing I just sew for the family.

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  12. Kathy Holgate

    Jul 05. 2017

    An excellent demo, I suggest these things to the ladies in my sewing classes all the time with the exception of pressing the seams open. Usually I do not recommend this.

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  13. Ginger

    Jul 05. 2017

    Extremely helpful!

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  14. Robyn Miché

    Jul 07. 2017

    Donna Coleman

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  15. Pat Salvant

    Jul 07. 2017

    Very nice, But I can’t bring myself to press those seams open! I’d rather “nest”. Will surely try the shorter stitch length.:)

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  16. Ida Garrett

    Jul 07. 2017

    Really good information. Now I know what I’ve been doing wrong.

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  17. Patsy Frafford

    Jul 07. 2017

    Great ideas!

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  18. Bangge Leow

    Jul 07. 2017

    Simple tips that make a big difference – thank you .

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  19. Sue Doerksen Holt

    Jul 07. 2017

    My very first quilt class included a pressing lesson just like this lady does. I still do it like this today.

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  20. Gail Inglis

    Jul 08. 2017

    Love your video, will try this next time thank you

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  21. Ginny

    Jul 08. 2017

    Great instructions!

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  22. Karen Corley Longo

    Jul 08. 2017

    Christy Moon Calhoun

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  23. Sue Middagh

    Jul 08. 2017

    Good tips, who knew!

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  24. Morag Clark

    Jul 09. 2017

    Very interesting fur a beginner -the patterns I have looked at always say to press tqge seams toward the darker fabric. This wsy seems more logical.

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  25. Ann Wind

    Jul 09. 2017

    I was told to always press the seams toward the darker side because it was stronger .not sure pressing them open would help when you do stitch in the ditch. Would only be sewing the threads

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  26. Pam Alverson

    Jul 09. 2017

    Great things to do

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  27. Adele Rayment

    Jul 09. 2017

    Marie, and Carol, something for me to keep in mind. Now I see where I could have improved my finished products!

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  28. Carol Brown

    Jul 09. 2017

    lol I guess I talk in quilting for nothing, most of everything she shows I have said. Every quilter is different, I do not open my seams exception being lemoyne star, wack’n stack etc., these have a lot seams that meet in the middle and make it bulky. I never use sizing as it makes it difficult to hand quilt.

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  29. Karen Lynn Watson

    Jul 09. 2017

    Karen Lynn Watson

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  30. Ruth Biddle

    Jul 09. 2017

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  31. Suzanne Hill

    Jul 10. 2017

    A really good video! I’ve be ironing seams in general wrong! Sharing it so that it’s on my timeline and as info for any of my fb friends who may be interested in quilting now or in the future.

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  32. Marjorie Austen

    Jul 10. 2017

    Way too intense for me. I don’t think she has much fun quilting. Sad.

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  33. Tonya Weizenegger

    Jul 10. 2017

    I need to remember that 1.9 stitch length!

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  34. Shelly Van Lanen

    Jul 10. 2017

    Nicole Buettner good tips!

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  35. Linda Butterfield

    Jul 11. 2017

    Such a good tutorial very instructive

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  36. Louise Strzalka

    Jul 12. 2017

    Great instructions helped a lot.

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  37. Shirley Nevius Pandi

    Jul 12. 2017

    Oh he’ll no

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  38. Patricia Long

    Jul 12. 2017

    See this Cathy Jackson.

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  39. Irene Laliberte

    Jul 12. 2017

    Wow very good

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  40. Melissa Bandura

    Jul 14. 2017

    Amanda Hannah

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  41. Denise Barber

    Jul 14. 2017

    Ty for sharing!

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  42. Nancy Finlayson

    Jul 14. 2017

    Good information

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  43. Marla Stebens

    Jul 15. 2017

    Thank you!

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  44. Adele Becker

    Jul 16. 2017

    Thanks for those tips

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  45. Karletta Myers

    Jul 16. 2017

    I press to the dark side. It works for me.

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  46. Janet Coutu

    Jul 16. 2017

    Z

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  47. Alicia Counsil Peters

    Jul 16. 2017

    Make sure you turn your stitch length down

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  48. Linda Hudson

    Jul 16. 2017

    Great ideas.

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  49. Melissa Bright

    Jul 17. 2017

    ..

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  50. Lola Bryant

    Jul 17. 2017

    First thing I thought…yikes hot iron + cutting mat =DISASTER

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  51. Nancy O'Keefe Bugliosi

    Jul 17. 2017

    Thank you!! Love the music!

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  52. Diane Crady

    Jul 18. 2017

    I press seams to the side. I was taught that if you press them open it weakens the seam. As long as you are consistent with the method you use it should be fine.

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  53. Adele Getz

    Jul 19. 2017

    Janice Stock do you recommend ironing the seams open to make it better to long arm quilt?

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  54. Helen Thompson

    Jul 19. 2017

    I would/will never press my quilt seams open. It makes the seam too weak.

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  55. Ev Ottley

    Jul 19. 2017

    Jennifer Clayton Ottley

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  56. Helen Hunt

    Jul 21. 2017

    Shirley Stevenson

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  57. Helen Hunt

    Jul 21. 2017

    This is what I saw today

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  58. Wendy

    Jul 23. 2017

    Thing that confused me was about NOT MARKING ON THE CUTTING MAT? I understand not using the lines on the mat as they are thick but NOT MARKING YOUR FABRIC ON IT! Can someone help me out here please?

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  59. Cecily Skennar

    Jul 29. 2017

    Lyn this lady says to press to seams open for a perfect block. What do you think. More work or easier

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  60. Sherri Katafias

    Jul 31. 2017

    I have been taught to press seams to the side. Anyone switch after seeing this?

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  61. Judith Reed Diver

    Jul 31. 2017

    I have taught quilting for some time and I believe you should only press seams open if several seams are coming together in the same place! It does reduce bulk. BUT if you do not need to do it to reduce bulk, then do not press them open. It produces a much weaker seam which will wear out sooner!

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  62. Clare Bartkowski

    Aug 01. 2017

    Joanne Waters, thanks so much for sharing this. It will help me so much.

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  63. Charlotte Mills

    Aug 02. 2017

    Thanks. Good job!

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  64. Peggy Abarr Oney

    Aug 03. 2017

    Shelley Abarr Harkins Megan Oney Hegwood

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  65. Krys Koniecko

    Aug 03. 2017

    Hey Madelyn, you should post this to my Quilting Together page.

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  66. Judy Kiviaho

    Aug 05. 2017

    See El and Jane-Ann Dunville. Great tips for all

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  67. Brenda Lutz Wellnitz

    Aug 06. 2017

    Erica Heesaker Judy Petrowitz

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  68. Nice thanks for sharing

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  69. Eileen De Ville

    Aug 06. 2017

    I do like the the open seam. Will try that with my next project. Thanks.

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  70. Rose Peters

    Aug 06. 2017

    Great tips

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  71. DeeAnn Galland

    Aug 08. 2017

    April Acey Hamilton

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  72. April Acey Hamilton

    Aug 08. 2017

    Love this. Thank you DeeAnn.

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  73. Brenda Shepherd Thomas

    Aug 09. 2017

    I watched this last week. lots of helpful hints.

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  74. Donna Schupp Abell

    Aug 11. 2017

    I think it’s more work. If you press to one side you can nest your seams, a lot easier than trying to match up an open seam.

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  75. Donna Schupp Abell

    Aug 11. 2017

    My longarmer doesn’t care. And she thinks an open seam is weaker.

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  76. Donna Schupp Abell

    Aug 11. 2017

    Me too.

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  77. Linda Tarlton

    Aug 12. 2017

    Thank you for info.

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  78. Joline Clark

    Aug 13. 2017

    Ann Parent

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  79. Jo Davison

    Aug 13. 2017

    Thank you so much. I’m a beginner and getting frustrated by my seams

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  80. Kathy Rowett

    Aug 15. 2017

    I agree

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  81. Tina Miracle

    Aug 16. 2017

    Excellent job

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  82. Donna Harrison Harris

    Aug 16. 2017

    Very good technique & video – thank you!

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  83. Lilian Little

    Aug 18. 2017

    Diane Brader. Seems like more people are pressing seams open. Go figure.

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  84. Diane Brader

    Aug 18. 2017

    Very helpful. I am saving this to watch again.

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  85. Donna Taylor

    Aug 21. 2017

    Kelly Hively. Watch this.

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  86. Ruth Butcher

    Aug 21. 2017

    Crystal Banks very good info

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  87. I guess I’ve learned the incorrect way. Time for a change.

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  88. Brenda Martin

    Aug 22. 2017

    Brenda Martin

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  89. Donna Boles

    Aug 23. 2017

    I don’t pin. It takes too long.

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  90. Marilyn Saunders

    Aug 28. 2017

    Thank you

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  91. Marilyn Saunders

    Aug 28. 2017

    Thank you

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  92. Janet Thor Capito

    Aug 28. 2017

    Interesting

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  93. Carolyn Bauknight

    Aug 28. 2017

    Thank you

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  94. Jeannette Durette

    Aug 28. 2017

    Thank you

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  95. Edna Summers

    Aug 28. 2017

    Not wrong if you are pressing to the dark just different I feel it’s a stronger Seam pressed to one side just my opinion though

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  96. Anita Mahfouz Shaw

    Aug 29. 2017

    Guess I’ve been doing it wrong on the 35 quilts I’ve made.

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  97. Janet Carpenter

    Aug 30. 2017

    Margie Threet and Michelle Lynn Bagnas Herrera. Wow! I’ve been doing several things wrong all this time!

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  98. Irene

    Aug 30. 2017

    Great video thank you.

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  99. Susan Rhoades

    Aug 31. 2017

    Thanks for the review keeps my on the straight and square.

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  100. Sandra Jones

    Aug 31. 2017

    Than you

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  101. Tiffani Roland

    Sep 01. 2017

    What other videos does Sharon have?

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  102. Sharon Hopfinger

    Sep 02. 2017

    This is a great video. Sometimes we are so interested in teaching how to make a block we forget the beginning techniques. Good job

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  103. Erin Williamson

    Sep 02. 2017

    I really miss my quilting friend!!…how are you??

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  104. Cathy Knights Harmon

    Sep 02. 2017

    Great instructions!

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  105. Barb Austin

    Sep 02. 2017

    Gloria Kay Gossett

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  106. Tammey Stray

    Sep 03. 2017

    I don’t agree with opening of the seams though. I don’t open seams. I have mine going the opposite way and I find it easier to match corners when they lock no pins needed. But nice video.

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  107. Maureen Hill Budowle

    Sep 03. 2017

    For me, it depends on the block.

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  108. Gladys Miller

    Sep 03. 2017

    Great video refresh for me

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  109. Brenda Martin

    Sep 05. 2017

    Brenda Martin

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  110. Lynda Keyes

    Sep 06. 2017

    Andrea Sheather

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  111. Kathie LaForge

    Sep 10. 2017

    Billie Kneen do u press seams open?

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  112. Brenda Butler Hill

    Sep 10. 2017

    Charlene, watch this and let’s talk about it.

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  113. Patricia Cundall

    Sep 10. 2017

    I’ve watched this and tried some of her tips, they work.

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  114. Billie Kneen

    Sep 10. 2017

    No I don’t unless it actually calls for it in the pattern. It makes the seams lay flatter if there is a lot of bulk.

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  115. Debbi Treusch

    Sep 12. 2017

    Pressing seams open does not help you longarmer. Especially if you want custom quilting as there is longer a ditch. Butting your seams with proper pressing is much better.

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  116. Karen Minckler

    Sep 12. 2017

    Donna Schupp Abell that’s what I was told too.

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  117. Kay Branan Niblett

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  118. Donna Boles

    Sep 13. 2017

    I don’t pin either. I hold mine in place

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  119. Interesting

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  120. Claire C Miller

    Sep 13. 2017

    I don’t think it has a thing todo with party., it has to with them being flaming asses.. and our leader is right up there with them.

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  121. Dianna L. Wiggers

    Sep 14. 2017

    I also think pressing to one side makes the seam stronger and not have as much stress on the seam.

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  122. Billie Burkett

    Sep 15. 2017

    Tabitha Smith

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  123. Tabitha Smith

    Sep 15. 2017

    Maybe that’s why it said to press open!

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  124. Janene Stewart

    Sep 15. 2017

    Pressing open does give a nic e flat seam, but what if you want stitch in the ditch to quilt. What is the stitching catching? It will only catch your stitching not the top layer of fabric?

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  125. They always say to press seams to one side so they are stronger

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  126. Linda Arnold

    Sep 17. 2017

    Julie, suppose we could play this at Quilt guild??!!

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  127. Marsha Nix

    Sep 18. 2017

    Bobbie Wines, are you quilting?

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  128. Lilian Little

    Sep 21. 2017

    If you press your seams open, do not quilt in the ditch. Just a hint..

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  129. Charlene Broce

    Sep 21. 2017

    Excellent demo!

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  130. Lucy Harrelson

    Sep 23. 2017

    Very heLpful. Stitch length 1.9. I am new and where do you set this.

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  131. Marina Pellouchoud

    Sep 24. 2017

    Do you open your seams?

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  132. Marjory Warlick

    Sep 24. 2017

    I think this is the best teaching video I have seen.

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  133. Joanie Wakeman

    Sep 27. 2017

    I was tought to press open, I had read many tutorials to press to one side, it didn’t accomplish anything for me except being tedious!

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  134. Gloria Rangel

    Sep 29. 2017

    Great recommendations for quilters, I have been quilting for over 30 years and will change the way I do my pressing and I do like opening those seams open. Take your time and you will achieve better results with your blocks which will turn out like hers. It is important to be accurate as possible and your quilts blocks won’t be wonky and will look better when putting blocks together. Happy Quilting!

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  135. I”m not sure you can iron “wrong.” It would be good to remember that this video is just one person’s opinion. It is wise to know several methods for each part of the quilt making process so you can choose which is best for you and the particular pattern you are working on at that time.

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  136. Ann Cano

    Sep 30. 2017

    This is a good demonstration!

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  137. Bobby Karen Jones

    Oct 01. 2017

    Great job. Never really knew how to do this. I did mine best I knew how. Thank you so much looking forward to the examle

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  138. Bonnie Noel

    Oct 02. 2017

    Jim Noel

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  139. Betty Hafford-Hogue

    Oct 02. 2017

    Looks perfect. As a beginner, I get confused at all the conflicting advice. Some say NEVER press seams open; others say always do it. Same with washing fabrics, using steam, etc. I guess you just have to experiment.

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  140. Cynthia Butman Peters

    Oct 03. 2017

    Sally Gilbert look at this video

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  141. Patricia Rice

    Oct 03. 2017

    If you don’t press to me it look good

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  142. Sandra Bonow

    Oct 04. 2017

    Nice video. I thought all quilter’s pressed the seams to one side or the other, alternating direction and “nesting” with each row! Love the pinning method for lining up corners as well. Thank you. Also liked product suggestions

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  143. Brenda Rider Lehman

    Oct 05. 2017

    Instructor Sharon teaches precision in this video, Celia Harris and Donna Gear. I’d interest, she opens all seams and steams from top down, rather than pressing from one side to another. Always new things to think about!

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  144. Melinda Larsen

    Oct 05. 2017

    This is very interesting Dee Diana Churches

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  145. Jo Vanderpool

    Oct 05. 2017

    This was a good video thanks for sharing

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  146. Mary A Bruntmeyer

    Oct 06. 2017

    Don’t press on cutting board EVER

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  147. Brenda Trahan

    Oct 06. 2017

    Artist at work. Tedious job.

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  148. Linda McVettie

    Oct 06. 2017

    Most directions say press to dark side.

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  149. Kathy Osborne

    Oct 06. 2017

    Thank You

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  150. Beth Gay Eberhardt

    Oct 07. 2017

    Beth Gay Eberhardt

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  151. Donna Winkler

    Oct 07. 2017

    Curtis Winkler

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  152. Sherry Lowe

    Oct 09. 2017

    Mary are you sharing this for the group or just your timeline?

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  153. Donna Winkler

    Oct 09. 2017

    Starene Stewart interesting

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  154. Mitzie Bone

    Oct 09. 2017

    Well done

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  155. Phyllis Franseen

    Oct 10. 2017

    Excellent lesson. I always like to know why I’m doing things a certain way. Thanks, Sharon

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  156. Lucille Guidry

    Oct 11. 2017

    Great video.

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  157. Jorietha Barry

    Oct 11. 2017

    Excellent video!

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  158. GinnySue Welch

    Oct 13. 2017

    Video would not run

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  159. Susan Gaus

    Oct 13. 2017

    how to make perfect blocks? have Lynda McCoy make ’em!!!

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  160. DeAnna Lynn Bishop

    Oct 14. 2017

    DeAnna Lynn Bishop

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  161. Margaret Duncan

    Oct 15. 2017

    Thanks for this video tips . Just finished my first Quilt enjoyed making it .

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  162. Judy Carnahan

    Oct 15. 2017

    I keep my steam iron away from my cutting mat…

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  163. Ann Butler Worden

    Oct 15. 2017

    It would depend on your machine. Look in your owner’s manual for adjusting stitch length.

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  164. Debra Lee Black

    Oct 15. 2017

    I have done this and it works!!!! So easu.

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  165. Judy Graves

    Oct 16. 2017

    Good job.

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  166. Ellen Parker-Hofer

    Oct 17. 2017

    great info. Thank you!

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  167. Martha Sheriff

    Oct 19. 2017

    I cannot believe she actually used the selvedge in that block. As picky as she is with everything else, that just blows my mind!

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  168. Mary Cloin Lett

    Oct 21. 2017

    Serenia, Denise, I’m sure you already know this. Not sure this applies to hand quilting.

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  169. Juanita Wheeler-King

    Oct 22. 2017

    Denise see the video back to me please.thanks

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  170. Such clear and concise instructions. Really surprised about open seam.

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  171. Karen Howard Sample

    Oct 23. 2017

    Wish I could’ve seen the tutorial. It did not appear when it should have. Tried 2/3 times.

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  172. Mathilda Bohanon

    Oct 23. 2017

    Christy Burnette Hart can you use this info?

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  173. Karen Civit

    Oct 25. 2017

    Shirley Litzinger

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  174. Pam Rowell Hibler

    Oct 25. 2017

    Kenna Kliewer- Howard looks like I told you wrong. Watch this.

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  175. Kenna Kliewer- Howard

    Oct 26. 2017

    Very helpful. One day I hope to get back to my quilts. Lol thanks Pam for thinking bout me.

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  176. Carol Riley

    Oct 26. 2017

    Rena McCoy

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  177. Sherry Sutton Langley

    Oct 28. 2017

    Donna Ford Cazort

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  178. Carol Herman Gray

    Oct 29. 2017

    When I was in high school and taking home economics, we were always told to press the seams open. That’s how I’ve been doing it all the time.

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  179. Sandra Perdue

    Oct 30. 2017

    My log cabins..even with Accuquilt. .are wonky

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  180. Dawn Rahmlow

    Oct 31. 2017

    Michelle Jenkins Ellenbecker this was an interesting video.

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  181. Caroline Maynor

    Oct 31. 2017

    Very good! I open seams bc I started sewing with garments, lays flat. I pin very little tho, I feel that it actually makes my sewing less accurate.

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  182. Karen Anderson Peck

    Nov 01. 2017

    This is so great to know on how to press the seams open and not to side. I’m a beginner ( I’m 70 years old) on making patch quilt and could use everything I need to know to make it easier for me.

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  183. Sandy Phillips

    Nov 01. 2017

    Good information!

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  184. Thank you. I’m a new quilter and loved seeing this.

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  185. Linda Compher

    Nov 06. 2017

    Sally Rathkamp

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  186. Nancy Riggers

    Nov 07. 2017

    Sherril

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  187. Lorae Radunz

    Nov 08. 2017

    Following

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  188. Monika Smith

    Nov 08. 2017

    Refresher course Crabby Quilting Queen Sue Castle Maggie Bosman-Clarke

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  189. Wendy Watkins

    Nov 08. 2017

    As a long arm Quilter it is far easier to Stitch in the ditch if Sean allowances are pressed flat to one side not opened flat. Each to their own preference.

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  190. Bangge Leow

    Nov 09. 2017

    Great tips !

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  191. Barbara Miller

    Nov 10. 2017

    Good instruction – I too was taught to press seams to side but am open to trying this. I also struggle with pressing. I want o move the iron back and forth and often distort my block. Thanks for the info.

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  192. Luvia Treftlin

    Nov 10. 2017

    Thanks, Gay.

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  193. Becky Macom

    Nov 11. 2017

    I been quilting for a longtime and I too press to the dark side and this makes more since

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  194. Teresa Manship

    Nov 11. 2017

    Sue Manship, do you quilt?

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  195. Jennifer Miller

    Nov 12. 2017

    Melissa Bec Carmody this is a great lesson on basic cutting and ironing

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  196. Lisa Archer

    Nov 12. 2017

    Interesting!

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  197. Good advice thx

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  198. Mary Sue Lobo-Davis

    Nov 15. 2017

    Not to sure about the open seams

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  199. Annette Deardurff

    Nov 16. 2017

    Interesting Jacki Agosto-Cook Nani and Rose Marie Agosto-Begley. I feel like some of my blocks would do better opening the seams instead of pressing to the dark. How do you decide which is best?

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  200. Kay Tira

    Nov 17. 2017

    Elizabeth Allmer
    Teresa Laine Schmidt

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  201. Cora Skinner

    Nov 18. 2017

    How do you hand quilt it thrn

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  202. Anonymous

    Nov 19. 2017

    Hi from Boise

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  203. Karen Marx Cook

    Nov 20. 2017

    Thank you for the info. Learned something new and am anxious to try this method!

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  204. JoAnne Herring

    Nov 20. 2017

    Debbie Smith Russo, JoAnne Herring

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  205. Glenna Sue Richter

    Nov 20. 2017

    Thanks Karlene Workman I have not opened my seams before except on my storm at Sea which has so many seams. Renee recommended it.

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  206. Linda Jo Boswell

    Nov 23. 2017

    Thank u

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  207. LuAnn Knopp Murray

    Nov 23. 2017

    In the picture it looks like she is ironing on her cutting mat. That will ruin a cutting mat!

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  208. Anne Marie Davis

    Nov 23. 2017

    …..

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  209. Linda Michano

    Nov 25. 2017

    Joni Michano

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  210. Kathy Dehnel

    Nov 26. 2017

    When I learned to quilt, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was taught to open seams. Then everyone said to press them to the side and I started having problems with them. I prefer the open seams. Beside having the points match up better, it cuts down on the bulk when I quilt. I always laugh when someone comments on how precise my corners are and then chastise me when I tell them I open my seams. Lol

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  211. Sue Donnelly

    Nov 26. 2017

    Paca Pressing Mat is made in USA and much better for Pressing! WAV-farm.com

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  212. Stacy Cadwallader

    Nov 26. 2017

    Thank you ! Definitely going to give your way a try.

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  213. Sue Klassy Moffett

    Nov 27. 2017

    Kim Ranczka Gyuricsko, Ann Marie Brown, Dawn Boeve

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  214. Jill Nowers

    Nov 28. 2017

    The part I hate worse…ironing

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  215. Robin Beeman Carpenter

    Nov 30. 2017

    Good luck ripping with a stitch that small. Also if you open seams then they pull apart when quilted and you can’t stitch in the ditch with open seams

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  216. Mary Anne Hunt

    Nov 30. 2017

    Mary Saddler check this video. What do you think?

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  217. Mary Saddler

    Nov 30. 2017

    As a long-arm quilter, do you have problems with bulk? I like nesting seams because it’s so touch oriented. It seems more work this way. Will you be doing this?

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  218. Mary Anne Hunt

    Nov 30. 2017

    Bulk is only an issue with pinwheel blocks. It is not what I am used to, may try it on a sample block

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  219. Mary Saddler

    Nov 30. 2017

    Mary Anne Hunt I’ll remember for pinwheels. Not on my current list!

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  220. Carol Winkler

    Dec 01. 2017

    THANKS

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  221. Gloria Splane Hart

    Dec 02. 2017

    Bennett Sally

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  222. Anne Marie Wynveen

    Dec 03. 2017

    Thanks……. very useful tutorial !

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  223. Karen Civit

    Dec 05. 2017

    I tried this and it has made a huge difference in my seams lining up!!! Great video.

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  224. Julie Emery Hines

    Dec 05. 2017

    Alicia Weidner Julie Emery Hines

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  225. Barb Green

    Dec 06. 2017

    Sorry, don’t agree. Seams in quilts that are washed, are better quality.

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  226. Barb Green

    Dec 06. 2017

    Press seams to one side, are stronger.

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  227. Evelyn Rankin

    Dec 06. 2017

    Angela D Hudson

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  228. Brenda Jo Wallis

    Dec 07. 2017

    Great info! Thank you!

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  229. Kathy Shute

    Dec 07. 2017

    For my quilting friends

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  230. Cat Deuel

    Dec 07. 2017

    Following!!!

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  231. Nice video with great explanation. However, you have a stronger seam when it’s pressed to one side. Give the “tug” test. A seam pressed open will rip apart before a seam pressed to one side. As far as distributing bulk, with ever other blocks alternating the “bulk” would be distributed throughout. Making a shorter stitch lengh is going to strengthen any seam.

    Again, great video. Explaining the “why” is crucial in all tasks. Seams pressed to one side, seams pressed open, what ever process works for you, have at it! Happy sewing!

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  232. Karen Lynn Watson

    Dec 10. 2017

    Sharon McCord McElfresh

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  233. Donna Guffee

    Dec 12. 2017

    Sharon Reed King

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  234. Pam Jones Bailey

    Dec 13. 2017

    Great video! Very helpful for me as a beginner !

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  235. Janice Molln Williams

    Dec 14. 2017

    As a longarm quilter pressing seams open for custom quilting, makes it impossible to stitch in the ditch those blocks. You would be stitching on thread. But it would lay flat for freehand quilting of using a pantograph.

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  236. Ruth Stroeder

    Dec 14. 2017

    Kathy Anderson

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  237. Jill Thomas

    Dec 16. 2017

    Great tutorial

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  238. Awesome

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  239. Louise Shaffer

    Dec 18. 2017

    Great video!

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  240. Cynthia Ratcliff

    Dec 18. 2017

    Donna Beyer

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  241. Thank you.

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  242. Sandra Story Harn

    Dec 18. 2017

    Nice sewing room!!

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  243. Wendy Larsen-Cleaves

    Dec 19. 2017

    Been quilting since 1983 – learned new ideas and will change my methods. Thanks!

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  244. Jo Lambdin- Greene

    Dec 20. 2017

    ❤️

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  245. Sunny Nestler

    Dec 20. 2017

    This makes so much more sense…the no-prewashing, opening the seams rather than pressing them to one side. I’ve been collecting fabric, wanting to make quilts, but was too intimidated. After your explanations, I’m ready to sew!! Thank you!!

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  246. Sandra Johnson Reges

    Dec 22. 2017

    Linda Ritson

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  247. Ellen Folsom

    Dec 22. 2017

    Yes

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  248. Rita Grizzard

    Dec 25. 2017

    Will have to read this

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  249. Lynda Pellerin

    Dec 25. 2017

    Elle repasse les coutures ouvertes?!

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  250. Debb Ryan

    Dec 26. 2017

    Andrea PA

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  251. Nancy Adams Coates

    Dec 26. 2017

    I’m a new quilter, have always been taught like others to press seems to the dark side. I like this idea so much better, and all your pointers are so excellent. Thank you.

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  252. Kris Hare

    Dec 26. 2017

    Thanks Pat!

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  253. Jo Dee Watson

    Dec 27. 2017

    Cool

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  254. Margaret Foster

    Dec 27. 2017

    Cassandra Siebert

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  255. Deborah Wodicker

    Dec 28. 2017

    Kathleen Boehmer

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  256. Doris Rhodes

    Dec 28. 2017

    Great instructions!

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  257. Charlene Carter

    Dec 29. 2017

    Judy Whiteside
    Quilts of Valor

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  258. Rita Zuckerberg

    Dec 30. 2017

    Thank you

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  259. Gloria Hemingway Pace

    Dec 30. 2017

    Iron my seams open to. Old school

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  260. Elizabeth Williamson

    Dec 31. 2017

    I feel I need to get rid of my scraps. But now I learned how to make a scrappy quilt by hand. Barb Witt encouraged me to make quilts & Longtime friend who has passed. EDDIE CHESTER. 1980’S DIED.

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  261. Elizabeth Williamson

    Dec 31. 2017

    Eddy (Edith Chester)

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  262. Donna Moench Hopkins

    Dec 31. 2017

    Pamela Moench Carlson. Wednesday!!!

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  263. Pamela Moench Carlson

    Dec 31. 2017

    Can’t wait!!!

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  264. Mary Ann Hogan

    Jan 01. 2018

    Great piece of knowledge to those who listen to learn.

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  265. This is a good one?

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  266. Joanne Newman Agro

    Jan 02. 2018

    Sent this to you Donna thought you may like it.

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  267. Ingeborg Johnson

    Jan 02. 2018

    That was a very good demonstration on doing the 9 patch. Great job!

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  268. Rebecca Goldner

    Jan 02. 2018

    Something to consider on when to press open…anytime I have points coming together (such as pinwheels) I will press open. I do longarm quilting for others and pressing seams to one side or the other will often create a bump at the intersection of the points. When the needle or foot of the longarm hits this bump the stitches may go wonky and create a bubble or pleat in that area. Hope this makes some sense. Btw, on quilts that I piece, I always take the time to press open…allows me to check my stitches and my seams

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  269. Beverly Joan Wilson

    Jan 02. 2018

    Thanks Anna

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  270. Bonnie Schimpf

    Jan 04. 2018

    Leona Urbanoski

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  271. Maxine Alderink

    Jan 05. 2018

    How ?

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  272. Phyllis Fay

    Jan 06. 2018

    Wow, I stopped watching within minutes because there were so many things I did not agree with her on.

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  273. Evelyn Messer

    Jan 09. 2018

    Wow! Good tips! I am ready to go on a 9 patch.

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  274. Cyndi Guffey

    Jan 10. 2018

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  275. Lila Killingbeck

    Jan 11. 2018

    Nesting your seams are much easier to line up and you end up with the same amount of bulk at each seam. Pressing and pinning is important which ever method you use.

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  276. Mary MacFarlane

    Jan 11. 2018

    Very informative!

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  277. I’m a new quilter and I was taught to press seams towards the darker fabric.

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  278. Micky Bearden

    Jan 12. 2018

    Very Informative!!

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  279. This is a great tutorial. It’s nice to see how different techniques effect our finished quilting projects.

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  280. Le Etta Dampf

    Jan 14. 2018

    One of the first things I was taught in sewing class was to press every seam you sew!!

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  281. Janet Thor Capito

    Jan 26. 2018

    Thank you

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  282. Janet Thor Capito

    Jan 28. 2018

    Thanks

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  283. Lynn Kennedy Hall

    Jan 30. 2018

    It works, especially the 1/4 I. Foot.

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  284. Jaynee Boucher

    Jan 31. 2018

    Very helpful. I’ve always pressed toward the darker piec. They like this so much better

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  285. Paula Alexander

    Feb 01. 2018

    Danna Companion

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  286. Karen Keys-Shear

    Feb 01. 2018

    Josh Poole

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  287. Myrna Burgoyne

    Feb 04. 2018

    Every time is not one word.

    There. I’ve said it. Now I can get to the important stuff …

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  288. Janice Crape

    Feb 04. 2018

    Recently saw a roller to use on seams. Not able to find a supplier yet.

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  289. Sue Belanger

    Feb 07. 2018

    So open seams!

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  290. Lynda Beauregard

    Feb 07. 2018

    Being a visual person, I truly appreciate this video, thank you!

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  291. Nicolle Leap

    Feb 07. 2018

    Open seams make for more uniform quilting.

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  292. Karen Kraus King

    Feb 09. 2018

    Interesting

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  293. Striving for perfection leaves me with too many UFO’s. But good tips!

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  294. Brenda Ivey Shaffer

    Feb 09. 2018

    My grandmas taught me to quilt and they both pressed their seams open. I always try and follow the pressing directions with the pattern but I might try pressing them open on my next blocks. My Grandma’s taught me 52 years ago so I think I’ll try an old trick!

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  295. Joyce Willits

    Feb 10. 2018

    Go for it! If it suits you it is great!! We were all beginners at one time! Do not be afraid of perfection…….not possible!!

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  296. Doris Trudeau

    Feb 11. 2018

    Awesome teacher.

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  297. Mary C. Mitchell

    Feb 11. 2018

    Great video. You can always learn something new even if you have been quilting for awhile. Thank you!

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  298. Jana Brannon Washburn

    Feb 11. 2018

    .

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  299. Carol S. Marcellus

    Feb 14. 2018

    Why does it have to be perfect? I like a few irregularities in my quilt.

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  300. Estelle Hampton

    Feb 15. 2018

    Very good

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  301. I’ve been sewing a long time and although this goes against almost everything I’ve learned, I’m going to give her techniques a go!

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  302. Norma Barbe

    Feb 18. 2018

    Done

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  303. Nita Crooks

    Feb 18. 2018

    Colleen Raypole, some helpful tips

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  304. Colleen Raypole

    Feb 18. 2018

    Thank you!!

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  305. Sandra Derry

    Feb 19. 2018

    Great video

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  306. Geraldine

    Feb 20. 2018

    Great video! Love learning something new!!

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  307. Joyce Puckett

    Feb 20. 2018

    Sylvia Amend Batha, Sylvia N Mason Williams, Rita Bunker, Lenora Center, Ivy Jones

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  308. Linda Wirz

    Feb 22. 2018

    ?

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  309. I prefer to prewash my fabric. Too many chemicals used and the constant handling over years can cause illness and cancer. I just use a natural starch, saturate the fabric, and pressing.

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  310. Yes. I always press to one side and nest the seams. I also free motion on my home machine. So, it’s my headache if there’s bulk. Lol plus I always prewash. I put small pieces, left folded, in lingerie bags on delicate in the washer. Then remove for drying. Too many bad chemicals on fabric to not pre wash. Just use a good starch and steam iron.

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  311. Great instructions.

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  312. Elaine Reynolds Watson

    Feb 23. 2018

    Beverly Forsyth Baxter

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  313. Shirley Gibbons

    Feb 24. 2018

    Bought some material to make a quilt. Question to any quilter do I wash the material first &if so do I iron before cutting the strips????Thank you in advance

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  314. Vivian Shatley

    Feb 25. 2018

    Great tutorial!

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  315. Rebekah Wilson

    Feb 25. 2018

    Very helpful for sure! Thank you for sharing.

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  316. Isabel Stjules

    Feb 26. 2018

    Love your video Thank you

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  317. a seam pressed open allows the batting to push out

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  318. Bev Tapley

    Feb 28. 2018

    Good find!!

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  319. Senega Burke Tackett

    Mar 01. 2018

    My friend bought me this for Christmas (which was celebrated today). She has one and loves hers. I’m sure I’ll use mine a lot!

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  320. Linda Mae Grace Waldrip I never thought of that one! Thanks for that tip!!

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  321. Gloria Douse Aide

    Mar 02. 2018

    Thanks Karen. There were some interesting tips in this.

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  322. Kristi Shaw

    Mar 02. 2018

    Get to your point,lost me

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  323. Patricia Andres Brewer

    Mar 02. 2018

    What? Using an iron on or near the cutting mat??.

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  324. Carol King

    Mar 03. 2018

    I prefer to press to one side, makes a much stronger seam and they do nest together nicely

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  325. Doris Hagel

    Mar 04. 2018

    You

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  326. Kathy Potts

    Mar 05. 2018

    I love the sewing table. Was it special made?

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  327. Linda Copeland

    Mar 08. 2018

    I’ve done both , and find it best to press to the side. I’ve been quilting for 35 yrs . Good luck and keep on creating

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  328. Colleen Carmickle

    Mar 09. 2018

    I wash to get rid of chemicals and to allow the fabric to readjust after it has been put on the blot and I press seams to one side so they when sewing together. This means I do not have to pin.

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