Nine of My Favorite Quilt Piecing Tips & Tricks

Today I want to share with you some of my tried and true quilt-piecing tips and tricks that you can use while you are constructing a quilt.

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If you are new to quilting I hope that some of these tips help you to feel more confident as you tackle your first quilt.

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Quilt patterns are designed to fit together like puzzle pieces. Each piece has a ¼″ extra on it to account for seam allowance.

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When you iron the seams in your quilt block. PRESS them. Don’t iron them. Pressing means moving your iron up and down and apply even firm pressure.

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When I want an 8″ x 8″ block I want it to be exactly 8″ x 8″. I have found the best way to get a quilt block the size I want it, is to trim it down after it has been pieced.

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A Small Ruler is Better for Trimming

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If you are pressing in “bulk” (i.e. many quilt blocks at a time). Press one block then while it’s still warm, put it under a heavy book either on your ironing board or table.

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Nine of My Favorite Quilt Piecing Tips & Tricks

Today I want to share with you some of my tried and true quilt-piecing tips and tricks that you can use while you are constructing a quilt.

If you are new to quilting I hope that some of these tips help you to feel more confident as you tackle your first quilt.

Quilt patterns are designed to fit together like puzzle pieces. Each piece has a ¼″ extra on it to account for seam allowance.

Before you Start, Check your Seam Allowance

When you iron the seams in your quilt block. PRESS them. Don’t iron them. Pressing means moving your iron up and down and apply even firm pressure.

There is a Difference Between Pressing and Ironing

When I want an 8″ x 8″ block I want it to be exactly 8″ x 8″. I have found the best way to get a quilt block the size I want it, is to trim it down after it has been pieced.

You May Need to Trim your Blocks

A Small Ruler is Better for Trimming

While you’re trimming your blocks, I find it easier to use a smaller ruler (like 18″ long) instead of a big quilt ruler.

If you are pressing in “bulk” (i.e. many quilt blocks at a time). Press one block then while it’s still warm, put it under a heavy book either on your ironing board or table.

Use a Large Book to Keep your Seams Flat

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