Complete Partial Seams Tutorial and Block Study--Grandmother's Puzzle

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Partial seams!!!! I was so afraid of them when I started quilting because I didn't really "get" them but they aren't hard or mysterious at all :). Are there any other techniques you want to see in a block study? curves?? Improv? what else? :)

[@sarahtaylor4264]

Mitered corners.

[@Millie.Daze.]

I'd love to see improv for sure.

[@BrendaH289]

Curves, I want to make a Wedding Ring but curves are difficult

[@lyndapatrick8303]

Mitered corners, curves

[@leeahmurphy450]

@@BrendaH289 My daughter has asked for a wedding ring quilt for her big day next year and I keep trying to talk her out of it - because I think curves are difficult too!

[@cindylamont6240]

You always prove that you can try even complicated block by just working through the process with patience. Great job. I like all the sizes, but I really loved the bold large block.

[@roseanderson4928]

Sew Pretty! And you made it sooo doable! Thanks Megan. Great teaching as usual.

[@spiveytina]

And just like that, A BEAUTIFUL BLOCK! Love it. Thanks

[@abigaildolinger2754]

Wow, you made a complicated block seem so easy! I would never have guessed how to make this block with partial seams. Thank you!

[@m0ther0ne]

What a well demonstrated tutorial, thank you. I have done partial seams on squares but never seen this block before and I’ve been quilting for over 19 years now.

[@leeahmurphy450]

Wow, Thanks so much for this - I always dismiss them as too hard. I feel like I could try it now :0)

[@cathybroadwood6938]

Great tutorial Megan! I'm much more confident about attempting partial seams after watching it 😊

[@SewFun]

You really are an amazing teacher. I have done partial seams for years, but it's always challenging to explain them so a new person loses the fear of them. You do a wonderful job!

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Thanks, Teresa!! ❤️ that means so much! I thought this block was just too great to pass up and I’m glad I tackled the topic :)

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a beautiful quilt block. Yes, it is a vintage block, but you made it fresh and modern with your color choices! So pretty!! Thank you for sharing this video and the free pattern!

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Awesome 😎 block I’m going to make it block. I need to practice on my half scenes they’re no one favorite Lol 😝. God bless you and your family thank again

[@heatherwhite4422]

Great video describing partial seams. Love the block!

[@shawnaleewhitney6630]

Love this one, Megan. I plan to try the largest size (4 of that size would make a terrific baby quilt). A giant version of this block would make a beautiful single block quilt.

[@louiseah7662]

Great tutorial! I have done square partial seams, but never triangles like this 😮

[@lynevans4855]

Very cool and good, easy explanation and how to handle partial seams!

[@angiedefreitas5060]

Great tutorial, you certainly made it seem effortless (but we all know it wasn't)

[@BrendaH289]

Excellent job 😊 I don’t know that I would want to make a whole quilt with them but I definitely will use one I’m my sampler♥️

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

I totally understand that! I found this block to be fun but not exactly fast!

[@artistreeantiques3423]

Thank you you were very helpful Loura

[@daleodberg6714]

A brilliant lesson, thank you.

[@lorrainecalabrese7483]

Excellent tutorial

[@nitababcock3977]

That is neat. I've never seen that demonstrated before

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

I’m so glad you liked it! ❤️

[@catherinecearns9002]

Great tutorial-hi from South Aussie

[@AvivaHadas]

love this block (& partial seams in general.)

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

They seemed so confusing the first time I tried but they are so useful! I’m glad you liked it :)

[@loridavison6672]

This is another wonderful tutorial you have provided to us.. Thank you, this looks like fun so I'm going to try.

[@Carylanne927]

thanks for such an interesting block. I adore partial seams, my family has seen many quilts in the past 3 or so years done with this technique. I'm making an enlarged version to show for my challenge project. It will be a 32" table topper. I am soooo glad I found this tonight. TY for all you do. Well, I finished my block today, it is the 17" finished (FQ) since 1 of the challenge fabric is a bright hot pink to bright teal with bold silver swirls, it may not work well for a table, it's now a pillow for a very special grand. I'll be doing the math soon for the table topper. the 3 FQs make a 51" x 17" runner, sweet size. ty again

[@whiteoak7209]

This was awesome and so helpful thank you so much

[@quilt848]

Great tutorial. I love your channel!

[@joycebaker3798]

Wow! always wondered how this was done by machine.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Well done.

[@andreatischmann482]

Hi i Love your Designs i need More Time 😊 thank you

[@teresabaez6925]

Exelente tutorial 👍 y muy bien explicado, gracias por compartir sus conocimientos 🤗

[@bethkoch11]

Love the block studies and this is another great one! This block is rather challenging. I recently finished a project that used partial seams. I'm not intimidated by them, but I find that it's really necessary to pay attention! The thing that scares me is "Y" seams, so I avoid them.

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Lol-definitely pay attention! I assembled the smaller block wrong because I was chatting away with someone. I did that final press and realized my mistake! 😂

[@Carylanne927]

Thanks!

[@coreygilles847]

So clever

[@barbaradring1345]

Genius. So clearly explained I am inspired to have a go. Can you also work your explanation makes easy magic on Y-seams so we could use them for Tumbling Blocks, Attic Windows, Lemoyne Star blocks etc?

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

I looooove y seams!! I’ll definitely add that to a video soon :)

[@brookeinmaine]

Very good tutorial, Megan! That was some perfect piecing.

[@Millie.Daze.]

I did partial seams with a pattern before anyone told me they were "scary" so now I think they are a secret weapon 😉 I love love love how modern this block looks! Can you explain the fat quarters again. 3 fat quarters will make 3 of the largest blocks? Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Yes! You can cut all the fabric for the block from one fat quarter but then it would all be just the one print plus background. I’d cut a bunch and then shuffle the colors :) That was me about so much of quilting. I didn’t know fmq and other things were “scary” so just jumped in! 😂

[@marq9955]

I love this particular subject! Will this bring us closer to Editas stars? I would appreciate the progression with your great techniques and teaching style. Saw you at Angela Walter group!! Thanks

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

She’s great-I popped into one of her livestreams the other day!

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

-and editas stars! They are so amazing, aren’t they? I’ve never tackled one myself but it could be a really fun topic!

[@patriciasmith9039]

Unusual rotary cutter…where to buy? Great video…

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

I use a martelli brand rotary cutter when I’m cutting a lot of fabric-it’s great because it puts less stress on my wrist. It takes a little getting used to but then it’s awesome! I got mine on Amazon :)

[@janicek2860]

Is that a Juki machine? If so what is the seam guide you are using. I would like one like that.

[@PeggySue-RL]

Wish there was a sample of what the quilt would be?

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

I don’t usually do full finished quilts for these block videos. I’d love to but I’m just one person to design, film, edit, sew and everything :) I guess I could add a digital mock-up at least! I’ll add something like that for the next block video ❤️

[@bingealicious5387]

what kind of rotary cutter is that?

[@bingealicious5387]

Also thank you for this video. Partial seams are hard for me to wrap my head around but I think trying the largest block might be an easier way to go. ❤️

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

I just spent the morning making this block , my first partial seam!! I'm wondering if I did something wrong? the top right corner... when I attach the 3x6 rec and the 3" square... the rectangles were too long by maybe 1/2" is that right? Needless to say I assumed they should be trimmed off. My block ended up the correct size though.

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Ack!! You are right. I caught that and corrected it when I was making the block but then never exported the finished version of the pdf. So sorry!! It should be 3x5 1/2” rectangles from the background. Im updating the download right now.

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

@@TinyOrchardQuilts No worries :) I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Thank you for the quick response and great tutorial!

[@TinyOrchardQuilts]

Thank you!! ❤️ I’m so glad you liked it :) and I’m glad my instructions were 1/2” too big instead of too small :) you can always trim! 😂

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

@@TinyOrchardQuilts 😅😅🧵✂️

[@GypsyWomanWindy]

@@TinyOrchardQuilts I'm totally blaming you! hahaha I'm hooked on this block , getting all my FQ's ready for tomorrow.