►► 5 Essential Tips for How to Create the Perfect Quilt Block Every Time - Free Workshop → www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com/opt-in
@marshawallace75225 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I can see the improved accuracy when using the cut and sew method.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Yes - I agree! I can get a pretty accurate "Stitch and Flip" square, but I have better luck with consistency when I use the Cut and Sew mehod. Thanks so much for watching!
@cherylhughes87465 ай бұрын
I was once told to iron the flap back first before trimming. The square corner is there to iron to accurately. Then trim the excess.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
I know there are some quilters who don't trim the corners at all...I'm sure there are many methods to achieve the same results. Thanks Cheryl!
@lynnelawrence79915 ай бұрын
Can you skip the subtraction step and just add three-quarter inches to the stitch and flip square?
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Absolutely - that works too! When I subtract the 1/2" at the beginning - that's the same number I will be using when cutting the corners off the base square and it helps me keep track. Thanks for watching.
@randyolson50014 ай бұрын
This doesn't make the center square to where you are matching points?
@kimlytle95103 ай бұрын
I've never seen this side by side comparison before. Nor have I heard the calculation for the cut and stitch method. Very good!
@joyfulandmerryquilting3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Both ways work - but I find this one to be a bit more accurate for me.
@John-316URLOVED28 күн бұрын
I love this! It is so much better for me because as a beginning quilter my blocks, more often than not, are crooked or off and I don't have enough wiggle room to square them up properly. Does this formula work for all edges? Edit: Oh my! I created a block this evening and it looked so good! Better than any block I ever made- professional, even! Coming across your video feels like a game changer for me! Thank you!
@joyfulandmerryquilting27 күн бұрын
I'm so glad!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@twyla25755 ай бұрын
The Cut and Sew method is way more accurate. Thanks for the comparison.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Thank you and thank you for watching!
@teresatierney48175 ай бұрын
I use the creative grids corner clipper to cut both pieces of fabric at once. Accurate, fast, and less math than demoed. Your video explained why method 1 can give inaccurate results.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
I do have that tool as well, but not everyone does. My purpose was to show that you can also achieve accurate results without extra tools. Thanks for watching!
@martiparsons31415 ай бұрын
I always struggle with the stich and flip. I will certainly try using the cut and sew!!
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
I really do find that the little bit of extra time it takes really is worth the accuracy. Thanks for watching!
@beckyg54895 ай бұрын
This is good to know! I never took the time to find the difference, so your tutorial was very helpful.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@chuchiedoubek7725 ай бұрын
Thank you for the 2 methods for snowballs!!! ❤
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@candykwedar11835 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is such a great tip! My sew and flips always turn out wonky. Tried this method and it worked so much better!
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
I agree! Thanks so much for watching!
@morganquilts5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I knew there had to be a way to oversize and cut down to actual, but I didn't know the math to do it. Can't wait to try.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I really feel it's a good alternative to the Stitch and Flip. Thanks for watching!
@denisegolding91004 ай бұрын
You don’t have to waste the excess that you trim. Just sew another row of stitches 1/2” from the first row and trim in between the two rows. You end up with a HST block you can use for something else. May be a little difficult when your squares are on the smaller size (though you can reduce the 1/4” seam allowance somewhat) but brilliant for a larger block. No waste at all.
@joyfulandmerryquilting4 ай бұрын
That is a great option. Thanks for sharing!
@DebbieF10165 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great tip, Mary!
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome Debbie! Thanks for watching!
@pjdowell25 ай бұрын
I have always hated to make snowballed blocks because of the inconsistent results, so frustrating. Perhaps this will work for me, certainly worth a try. Thanks.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I find that it works well when it comes to accuracy. Thanks for watching!
@Persida_5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!!!! Great tips!!! Happy Tuesday
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Happy Tuesday to you and thank you so much for watching!
@cindylamont62405 ай бұрын
Great tip . the cut and stitch is more accurate for me too.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
I agree! Thanks so much for watching!
@ruthhill53115 ай бұрын
This is brilliant! Thank you!
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and thanks for watching!
@karenbrunette63145 ай бұрын
Great 2nd option ty so much
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
@laris23285 ай бұрын
I use precuts and love the first method. I also sew the second line to get a HST. Depending on size, these can be used in other scrappy projects. I hate having to cut tiny. So it solves that problem for me also.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing - and for watching!
@Auntie70245 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. ❤😊
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@parkerchiudioni99815 ай бұрын
Really great video! Thank you.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
@colleenquiltstoo4 ай бұрын
I like this! Thanks!
@joyfulandmerryquilting4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@pamferguson6265 ай бұрын
Great. Thanks ❤
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome Pam! Thanks for watching!
@connieking98735 ай бұрын
Checking the seam before cutting to make sure your seam is correct not under or over may help you with accuracy.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your input and thanks for watching Connie!
@SewWhittle5 ай бұрын
What is the name of the pencil you used? This tutorial was great (although it seems an awful lot of work for ONE block). 😅 Thank you!
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
As I said in the video - it just depends on the purpose of your quilt and where the block is placed in that quilt. If it's a quilt that has sashing and total accuracy is not necessary to match seams, then I would use the Stitch and Flip Method - which really can be very accurate if you take the time and are careful. If the position of the block is more critical in your quilt and you need to match and nest seams, then I would take the extra time and make the cut and sew block. Totally up to you. As for the pencil, it's the Sewline Trio Mechanical pencil. Thanks for commenting and for watching!
@jeane.27225 ай бұрын
thx
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@patriciahadder22845 ай бұрын
Hi Mary, I love your tips and your tutorial. Where can I purchase the Soline Pencil you are using to mark your blocks ?
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Patricia! We have an affiliate link for it here: Sewline Trio Pencil - amzn.to/3Tz2qry
@myralewis17145 ай бұрын
❤
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stormyg19455 ай бұрын
Are you using a 5” Sq or 5-1/2” Sq. You mention both.
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
I used a 5" square. I misspoke at the beginning and said 5.5".
@randyolson50014 ай бұрын
Why not just add 1.25?
@joyfulandmerryquilting4 ай бұрын
I did answer this in a previous comment. When I subtract the 1/2" at the beginning - that's the same number I will be using when cutting the corners off the base square and it helps me keep track. Thanks for watching.
@tweetybird530465 ай бұрын
F your adding 1-1/2 inch then subtracting 1-1/4 inch why don’t you jus subtract 1/4 inch?
@joyfulandmerryquilting5 ай бұрын
If you go back through the video, that's not what I do. You will subtract 1/2" from the finished corner triangle measurement (2" in this video) which gives you 1 1/2". You need that 1 1/2" measurement, to cut from the corners of your base square. Then you use the 1 1/2" and add 1 1/4" which gives you the measurement to cut the corner squares (2 3/4") that will then be cut on the diagonal. Doing this in 2 steps helps me to keep things straight. Hope that helps.