How to Avoid Cutting Off Points in Quilting: Fast Foolproof Method

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[@bettyfoley5002]

Thank you! You have saved my stars- and my sanity!😊

[@beatricecollins5429]

Thank you for your great tip! I never thought about turning the pin sideways, but that makes finding the spot to sew through so much easier. Happy quilting ❤❤❤

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It really works - and totally takes away the guess work! Thanks for watching!

[@ettalanuti7926]

I'm making a quilt with beaucoup points. Hate to tell you how much ripping out I've done !!! Now the rest should be walk in the park! Thanks, Mary!

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You're very welcome! Good luck!!!

[@marshawallace7522]

Why have I never thought of doing that. I don't usually have issues with losing my points but this is a simple thing to assure perfect points!

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Thanks for watching! It really works well for me!

[@barbolson8768]

Hi Mary, you have again showed us another great tip ! I will never have cut off points again, thanks to you.

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Thanks so much Barb! Thanks for watching!

[@stlmama7643]

Very helpful. Reminds me of being about 10 years old and learning to use the pin to match my seams. 55 years older now and still learning pin tricks!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

There's always something new to learn! Thank you for watching!

[@gailg129]

It works! I just tried it and the points are beautiful! Thank you for this video.

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You are so welcome!!! I love it as well! Thanks for watching, Gail!

[@SandraSpendlove]

Thank you! This will make sewing my star quilt so much more enjoyable and satisfying.

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@BridgetBrignull]

Great tip for perfect points - thank you Mary B 😍

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You are so welcome, Bridget! Thanks for watching!

[@DonnaHoeflinger]

It may take a little extra time, but it is SO worth the extra effort. Thanks, Mary!

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I absolutely agree! Thanks Donna!

[@judeaquino9457]

Thank you. I am a beginner and I struggle indeed . This tip is very helpful.

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Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@michelejoos6752]

So glad you are feeling and sounding better.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Almost back to "normal"! Thanks for watching!

[@sandrawhitman2930]

What a simple but great idea! Thanks!

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You're welcome! Thank you!

[@sheilahollemanhearne4507]

Perfect points on quilt blocks -- thank you so much for this tutorial! I have never seen it done this way but it will definitely be tried on my next project.

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Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@dianezybrands8250]

Omg! Thank you! This is just what I’ve needed for years. I will be sharing this with a friend that is just starting quilting. Hope it saves her much of the frustration I’ve experienced!!!! 😉💓

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[@janicebritt8418]

I love your tips! You always have something I can use again and again!

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You're so welcome Janice! Thanks for watching!

[@debkienow8012]

Great tip for keeping your points. Easier than my method! Like the marking method and I will definitely be using it in the future!

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

Thank you so much! I love star blocks but was afraid of the points. Your method is sew simple!

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[@irenegroenewold5640]

What a great tip thank you my points were always a bit of a hit and miss so I now look forward to the perfect points 💕

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Thanks for watching!

[@theresathomas1400]

Thank u for this amazing tip. New quilter 🎉

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[@notesfromleisa-land]

Fabulosa vid as always. I'm not a pinner, as I'm a glue baster. I like to pivot a pin perpendicular to both points on my pinnable ironing surface. Once glued/set, it does not shift (but do clip because I'm clumsey and roll my chair over some piece of dragging quilt piece). Now, for pesky internal points (kaleido, LeMoyne) that you have to align when there is a confluence of stuff....using jeans thread (and appropriately sized needle) allows for a thread pivot (v. pin) that you can hold and guide through your machine. (Not saying it is any better than your method or pivoting pin method...just a method). Importantly, if you want to not lose your points, don't have scant 1/4" seams on points. A test block will always confirm your choices (yay or nay) so that your block finishes the right size with the right points. Keep your vids coming....

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[@teresajasmer1358]

❤ finally! Maybe, I can do this.😊

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You absolutely can! Good luck!

[@sandrapisano3667]

I’ve been waiting for this tutorial forever. I love stars and can’t wait till I have another project to do this 😊

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Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching!

[@patfavero3798]

Thanks Mary! Another great tip.

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@esthertoombs6961]

This was so informative. I most certainly will try this. Thank you so much for sharing.

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[@abigaildolinger2754]

This is a new method to me. Thanks for the tip, Mary.

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[@cynthiaarnhold5037]

Love this Mary! So simple yet so important. Thankyou.

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Thank you! So glad it was helpful!

[@reniearrigo]

This is brilliant, and so simple! Thank you Mary.

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@DebbieNLeonard]

Thank you for another fantastic tip!

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You are so welcome!

[@mariellabarnes8380]

Thank you, your teaching is the best🙏❤️

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤❤❤❤❤ Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. I don’t currently need this advice, but I will make a sample block and put it in my quilting tips journal and a note on how to find this video. I appreciate all the time and effort you took to make this video. 😊

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[@patoconnell5007]

Thank you so much for this!!

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[@debbieloes5903]

So helpful! Thanks.

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You're welcome! Glad it's helpful!

[@Westernwilson]

Brilliant technique Mary! Thanks for this demo, which is clear and easy to follow. Can you do a demo on how the sashing on opposite sides of a block must be equal in size, matching centre and ends to prevent distortion in the finished block/quilt (same technique for adding borders).

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks so much! I think a sashing demo is a great idea! Thank you! I'll add it to my list!

[@constancemoody8669]

Excellent demo and explanation. I plan to follow these instructions. My points have never been consistent

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you! It takes a little extra time, but it works like a charm!

[@SharonKidd-t7j]

Thank you so much for all your tips that help us pay attention to detail. Instead of thinking I'll never get the hang of it I found with your tips and tricks I can get it right

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That's so kind of you to say! I'm very glad it helped.

[@MarthaCatMom2001]

Thank you, Mary! This technique is amazing in its simplicity. You have saved a million points and made many quilters happy.

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And that makes me really happy! Thank you, Martha!

[@carolbrumlow4395]

Such a simple tip. Why haven't I thought of it. It sure will improve my star blocks. Thanks. Love your videos .

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You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@donnarichey144]

Thank you for showing us that little tip.

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[@daleodberg6714]

Disappointing is a good word for it! 🌺 thank you, very helpful. 🤗

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You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@connierivers1144]

I’ve never seen this before…thanks👏🏽👏🏽‼️

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[@charsie3098]

Very helpful..thank so much!

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[@connietorres3887]

Excellent tutorial! Moving the pin horizontally works!

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[@zulemasarinana9218]

Thank you,it was a lot of help!!

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Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@mary-jofoster7059]

😍 What a great tip! Marking under the pin is genius.

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Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Julie5231veg]

Thank you brilliant tip!💜

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[@JillSwords]

I have never known how to do it perfectly . Stumbled on your channel and just subscribed, 😊 thanks

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I'm so glad to have you join us, Jill! Welcome!!!

[@JillSwords]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting that’s very kind

[@jesspeak7543]

Fantastic information, thank you so much for taking the time to share your skills and knowledge. ❤🎉 🇦🇺

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Thanks for watching, and for the kind words!

[@JC-sf2qm]

Love your tip on saving those beautiful points! It makes perfect sense...many thanks 😊

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Fabulous tip! And, yes, the extra few seconds are certainly worth it!

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I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@normamurphy2827]

EXCELLENT!!!!!! Thank you!

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You're welcome!

[@marshanelson9559]

Another great tip demonstrated clearly. Thanks!

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Thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@megharmon2298]

Great idea Mary. I have heard to sew through the actual point but I often have to unpack and try to get just below. I am going to try this.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I found when you sew through the tip, then you still have a bit of a flat end. With this, you allow for the fold over and still have a perfect point Thanks for watching!

[@pastorjudy4u]

Love, love, LOVE!!! Always learning smtg new!!! Thank you Mary!!! Blessings!!!

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Thank you! Glad you learned something new!

[@kimlytle9510]

Terrific and simple idea! I will definitely try this on my next blocks with points.

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I'm so glad it was helpful, Kim! Thanks for watching!

[@toogrooveemom]

Perfect! This is just what I need right now! Coincidentally, I’m about to begin an Ohio Star quilt for my Ohio State fan. I do find I like to press most seams open, just depends on the block and how it joins to the next.

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This works for both ways of pressing! Enjoy and good luck!

[@cindydevling5350]

That is so much easier than how I’ve been doing it. Thank you!

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You're so welcome Cindy! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylhughes8659]

Great tip Mary. I love this.

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Thanks Cheryl!

[@MsWashins]

Great tip Mary! I so appreciate it. New quilter here. Can’t wait to try it.

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[@susanreynolds4688]

Thank you so much, Mary! This is brilliant!

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[@cynthiadana2424]

Wow , what a great tip !! I’m looking forward to trying this 😊

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[@RebeccaMullins-z8t]

Thank you for helping me

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[@bettypitts-e8c]

Very Helpful. Thank you Mary

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You're so welcome Betty! Thanks for watching!

[@sallyalloway6896]

Thanks! Great tip!

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[@janemason9215]

Great tip thank you.

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You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahtherriault2524]

Thanks for the tip.Can't wait to try it.

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You're so welcome! It really works like a charm!

[@bethcummins9485]

Thank you for the great tip. I will definitely try it.

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Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@janeystahlman-davis5695]

Great tip!

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Thank you Janey!

[@patriciapowell6908]

Thank you

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[@joane8651]

This was very helpful, thank you.

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[@debbielong1168]

Thank you Merry Mary !

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You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@vallang4832]

I use Jodi Barrows Square in a square rulers. I Love her method.

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What ever works for you is absolutely fine! Thanks for watching!

[@DeborahFrench-NC]

Thank you so much for all your tips!

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You're so welcome Deborah! Thanks for watching!

[@khaas5513]

Excellent! Thank You!😊🤩

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You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@suemerritt1679]

Great tip! Thank you...🥰

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[@lance3665]

Great video

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Thank you!

[@barbaralazier8352]

Interesting tip, i will try that technique 🎉

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Thanks for watching!

[@terilapetino6337]

Great idea…now I have to work on making the block so it has enough room for that 1/4 inch seam allowance!!

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If you haven't watched my free workshop on "How to Create The Perfect Quilt Block Every Time" one of the 5 5ips is how to create an accurate 1/4" seam allowance if you'd like to take a look. www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com

[@jules4766]

Great tip. thanks for sharing.

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You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ndlz1]

Most valuable guidance.🙏

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Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@gailfederowicz6180]

Thanks for a great tip to try!😊

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You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@phyllisdippert2216]

I have avoided a block of this type because i always seemed to cut off my points. Grat tip!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You'll never cut off another tip! It really works well! Thanks for watching!

[@meacadwell]

I see your way of doing this and it seems easier. I've been doing it a smidge differently. I poke the pins through the points so the pin heads are underneath the block. Lay the sashing on top and poke the pins straight up through the sashing. I use those marking pins to keep the sashing in place - where the pin comes out is the "mark" and I sew just to the outside of the "mark" from the sashing side. I'll have to give your version a try. Thank you

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Thanks for watching!

[@jdemaio]

Great tutorial!

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Thank you so much for watching!

[@alexandriaspann8194]

love this idea I would love to share this idea on my channel when needed if thats ok

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You're welcome to share the link to this video if you like. Thank you!

[@lucilaflores4912]

Thank you for sharing!

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[@selinafarrington627]

Thanks for the tip!

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[@dollysadlak5242]

Great tip. Thanks 😊

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Thank you, and thanks for watching, Dolly!

[@janetmiles6402]

Genius--thank you!

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Thank YOU! :-) Thanks for watching!

[@PattiHutchinson]

Thank you for sharing

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[@judymorris214]

This is a tip I will definitely do

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Thanks so much for watching!

[@NAL-pr5tf]

Good tip, Mary! Any tips when you have two tips being sewn together so you don’t cut off the one underneath?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Mark your point on both sides instead of just one side. Then, pin together through the marked dots on both sides. That way you know they're both lined up accurately and when you sew just below the marked dot on the top side, it will be in the right spot on the underside as well. Hope that helps.

[@kathyrussell1818]

Helpful

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[@janetwade4951]

Thanks! This looks terrific. Where I have the very most trouble is joining those stars block to block without sashing - point to point. Do you have a method for that? Thanks again!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Make sure you mark both points with a pencil dot as I show in the video, on each side. Then put a pin perpendicular through the center of both marked dots and cross pin. Remove the perpendicular pin and sew through the dot. I have a video in my free workshop on cross or diagonal pinning if you're not familiar with it - www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com - click on Watch Free Workshop. Good Luck!

[@janetwade4951]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting thank you!

[@bocajean]

Awesome tip.

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Thank you for watching!

[@virginiaminer4574]

Very helpful! TY!

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Thanks Virginia! Thanks for watching!

[@C123abc]

Thank you so much! I love this tip. Should I make my sashings wider and then cut them down as I don't think it will necessarily be perfectly square if I don't so the same amount to get though both of those lines or is that not an issue? Thanks.

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I love to "cut big and cut back" wherever I can. I think that's a great idea!

[@constancecarroll7597]

THANK YOU!!

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[@AmyRife-g1g]

great tip!!

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Thank you!

[@madelineking9104]

🎉❤Thank you, Mary.

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