Why don’t our quilt blocks turn out right? I have the answer!

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[@ShirleyClark803]

I hope you are still reading comments on this video. I have only made baby quilts up to now. I guess I've been lucky because they always matched up. I decide to tackle a twin sized bedspread Yesterday everything was perfect until I got to the 6th row. I couldn't make it line up. Finally, I decided to go downstairs and didn't even know if I would finish it. I started watching You Tube, not necessarily to find a resolution but to relax and see what was happening on Sister Wives! I came across your video and listened. It made sense! I never measured my blocks after I sewed them. We were gone all day yesterday. I thought about your video. I took the row apart. Guess what? I had two blocks that were not exactly the right size. I redid that row and now it is beautiful again. I'm anxious to finish it. From now one, each block will be carefully measured. It seems like such a small thing, but it may have rescued me. I was ready to throw in the towel and forget quilting! You saved me!

[@sheilafruge3885]

I appreciate patterns that tell you how big each unit should be. It makes life so much easier

[@gabriellapettit7655]

Get it done and just keep continuing have more fun! I appreciate you! ❤️

[@karenpresley7101]

I'm starting my first quilt this week. All the Q &As are very helpful. I remember some even when sewing a bag that I'm working on at the moment. Hope you have a great week. 💗😊💗

[@laureneberhard1577]

Get it done! Love the size it is now

[@sandraengstrand2784]

I love the heart quilt! Get it done! 😁😜🧵❤️

[@gayleschaefer6300]

I really enjoyed your program today. I learned a lot. The heart wall hanging is just darling. Thank you !

[@karenmorton3849]

Get it done! It's great as it is now, I think. Thanks for another super Fireside Chat.

[@juliebeber5118]

Just get it done Pat it is so cute!

[@bettyjotatum6115]

Get it done! Finished is better than perfect. LOL....love the hearts.

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Love that idea of the black and white photo thank you for that tip.

[@34patio]

Pat, I LOVE watching and learning from you!

[@PatSloan]

Thanks so much!

[@lindabiggerstaff7135]

Pat, get it done, so I can see your next fantastic quilt! Love seeing Norman the gnome, lol 😁

[@sharonwight8497]

Just get it done I agree. Thanks for the answer helped understand why I like some quilts and not others will try the blk and wht photos

[@juliettegolf1]

Get. It. Done. Love it just as it is!

[@helensoares2549]

Thank you Pat fir all the info.

[@vivianburrus8085]

Congrats on hitting 80K! More fans to join in on the fun!

[@kathleenricks9799]

Great informative fireside chat.

[@ellengleason4709]

Happy quilting from New York

[@larriclairequilty8840]

Great timeless basic information. Thank you.

[@loiscasey1338]

Thanks I got my iron. Luv it. Luv this video. I have the problem with my blocks.

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Very good tip on that color choices!🧵✂️💕

[@gmab4758]

so glad I ran across your videos! I am learning a lot. hope you keep on producing these videos. You are quite an encourager too.

[@PatSloan]

thank you for joining me!

[@jayneterry8701]

Watching older video , good tips for blocks tyfs.

[@jenniewren9351]

Get it done! Loved it earlier when you were looking for a ruler, then found another one. I do that all of the time, no matter how organised I think I'm being. Thanks Pat.

[@PatSloan]

and i found the ruler in the rolling assistant!

[@tammyjones6358]

Thanks for the info on how to get correct size blocks.

[@annettelanglois7760]

Love your videos. ..get it done!,

[@brendasewandsew3634]

Awe, thank you Pat for answering my question tonight that I had sent in for your Facebook Live video! Your answer was very helpful and you explained it so well. I’ll definitely try that trick of looking at a black and white image of the block pattern picture and then of a mock-up with fabrics I’m thinking of using. I enjoyed your fireside chat tonight as always and look forward to your next pop in! I can’t wait to see what childhood game we will reminisce about this coming Wednesday as we make whatever block you have designed for us! I don’t know how you do it all, but I’m glad you do! Hugs and best wishes from your friend in Texas! 🤗

[@PatSloan]

let me know!

[@upwards11]

Thank you for the help.

[@sandybeach368]

exactly what I'm dealing with!!! had to tear 2 huge sections down to re-do the problem blocks!

[@johnandbevwilson3669]

Meant get it done. I love your videos.

[@lindacampbell70]

Blessings to all from AZ

[@8machines62]

I recognize several of those heart fabrics!

[@deloresoverstreet7635]

Hello Everyone. Joining from Virginia.

[@stargazer618]

Get it done. I need to take my own advice as well. LOL.

[@jackiekristoff2880]

Get it done. 😊😊 Great video thank you for the info.

[@PatSloan]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherylnewell9806]

Your tutorial is right on. I enjoyed it. By the way you look stunning in the red and black scarf

[@PatSloan]

Thank you 💕

[@judydaniel3607]

Great reminder because sometimes we get in a hurry and forget to be careful. 😊

[@brendasewandsew3634]

For your Heart quilt, I say you should get it done while it’s fun! You have a lot going on and that quilt doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful!

[@judydaniel3607]

Love it get it done.

[@janhurlow5142]

Get it done, Jan

[@monabjornson3103]

Hello from East Texas!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Get it done ! !

[@heatherstewart7131]

Get it done!

[@donnacamp5663]

I have a blue painters tape on my sewing machine to make sure that my fabric is always straight when I sew thanks for the video

[@Carolmaizy]

I love your polka dot scarf!

[@PatSloan]

thanks!

[@8machines62]

That’s what I was using in Quilt Topia! Lollipop Gardens. .

[@donnarichey144]

I found out from the fat quarter shop, kimberly she sprays really soaking. I am glad I saw that she said charm packs will shrink. I sprayed my fat quarters. At least I know not to spray charm backs and jelly rolls. This is from your episode about your quilt blocks not turning out right size.

[@chattykathy870]

Get it done and then have a give away. I would LOVE to have it.

[@loraa7401]

I know I'm a little late commenting, but wanted to thank you for the reminders. Pressing is so important. Recently I stopped using steam or starch even though I prefer them when working with my fabric. But, they do shrink my fabric, including precuts. Using a hot iron without steam or starch has been giving me consistent block sizes. I don't worry about prestarching or steaming all of my fabric before cutting. This has really helped me a lot.

[@PatSloan]

You don't want to start any of your blocks after you made that will cause a problem. Just starch fabric before you cut and it's not recommended to be starching precuts

[@gaillewis3324]

hello from Oregon

[@lauralovestoquilt]

Hello from MN

[@suekadrmas4298]

I have the "make it bigger disease" but sometimes I fight it and just get it done! So just get it done

[@rethamoore4282]

Ok Pat , Get it Done !! Love all your projects and please tell me how I can get one of those mini irons in pink. I just love it !!

[@maggiemae987]

I’m kinda new at sewing and starting with quilting. I found your books last night and just from what I read online they are GREAT!!! Answers a LOT of questions I have. Thank you SO much!! You just said about pressing....some ppl say not to press out the seam and some do....plus not to press the that and to press the top also. I’m confused!

[@PatSloan]

you need to press each seam for nice blocks. If you wait until your whole top is done you will have sewn errors into your blocks with unpressed seams

[@maggiemae987]

Pat Sloan I do but some say to press open the seam, press both sides, and to use steam.

[@cathielanier9864]

Get it done and go on to the next project. Some quilters may not know about the Celine Perkins 1/4" ruler.

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

Get it done

[@tonivizgirda296]

Get. It. Done!

[@paulinewhite1896]

Get it done that’s my problem also

[@kathleenkroha2063]

hello Everyone. from CT

[@wendymurdoch7369]

get it done!

[@patwilson782]

Get it done😉

[@debbielink3355]

Hello from Pennsylvania!

[@bettyknoll8782]

Get it done! I want to do a heart quilt. I like yours,but I can’t see it well enough to do one.

[@johnandbevwilson3669]

.Get mIt done. Love your videos

[@joanmaddy3647]

Get it done. I am getting things done even if it is not as big as I originally planned

[@robinrodgers8390]

GET IT DONE!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻✌🏼😉

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Get it done! 😊 Love the lollipop garden. Journal is great. Thanks for the tips about block size.

[@PatSloan]

You are so welcome!

[@maureenkane4672]

Thank you - love your heart quilt - 'get it done!' It is good to know that one of your projects has taken a while. I start things but never finish them - I got a rotary cutter thinking it would answer all my woes!!! Find I cannot handle it 😐 do you have any tips?

[@kathiereeves3213]

Hi from Texas!

[@sylviaburris907]

Hi from N.C

[@lindakochis5476]

Hi Pat thanks for the information on 1/4 inch seam still working on getting it correct recently I was doing hat how do you keep from stretching I think that’s what I did can you help thanks I say get it done

[@geriemiller1934]

Where can I get the pattern for the red and white quilt behind you? And what is it called? I am in love with it! Love all your ideas and books too!

[@shellymsolway2219]

I’m in love with the Hearts 💕💕💕 it’s Beautiful quilt and so me lol I Love how cute and Girly 💕 I Love your bee zipper 😊 I have been loving your Button club also do you still do this??? PAT GET IT DONE 😝😝😝 I’m loving all your projects need to get better and sewing 💕 and I’m Loving every thing so THANK YOU SO MUCH 💕💕 i also love that you make me think and do things out of my comfort zone because you learn more 😊😊😊I can wait to get sewing again ASAP 💕💕💕 I Adore your All PINK 💕💕

[@cakedoll575]

what to do if it's bigger ? And thank you for this tutorial.

[@millboroquiltersouthdakota6037]

Get it done! And put me in for the giveaway.

[@Bmon-js2lk]

Does that small iron get as hot as a big iron? Correct seams really do make for a beautiful block.

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Another great Fireside Chat! Thank you, Pat! On that heart quilt, "Get It Done!" I want to make a heart quilt with the Flutter pattern. It is so sweet! I am doing a "Blended Sampler"--blocks from Book 1 and Book 2. Question: When you do a child's quilt and back with Minkie, what do you use for the batting to keep the quilt so soft and cuddly? I want to put Minkie on my Traffic Jam quilt, but I am stumped about what I should use for batting. Thank you! Have an awesome week!

[@PatSloan]

sometimes no batting or look for a very thin batting that is flexible.

[@wondasimpson8773]

My small block is always good. It is when you start putting the big block together...

[@kgharrill]

Amen! Sharp scissors, sharp blades, cutting isn’t a hassle. Have you used the electric blade sharpeners?

[@sorayavalle8327]

Good morning :) do you have a place where I can see the heart quilt pattern, it is beautiful.

[@crishertel]

Get it done 😂

[@institches100]

One other thing to improve correct overall size of quilt block is weight of thread. It was a life changing with my quilt block. I always use a 50 # for piecing.

[@carriedoty4527]

It also makes a difference in your seam allowance if your 50 # thread is two ply or 3 ply. I most often use Aurifil 50# for piecing as it is two ply thread.

[@1018sewingforfun]

Where is the link to your notions and especially the notebook you showed us today? Get it done!

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

❤❤❤

[@gamk8348]

Hi Pat, do you have a pattern for the Santa on the wall behind you?

[@margienell4401]

Ho Pat... that misadding is what I am famous for... made me trim down a bunch of my squares when I should have left them alone!

[@PatSloan]

There are standards for how quilt patterns are written which helps everyone

[@helenfields2318]

Will you review the status of your project journal - are you making progress on your UFO's and WIP's? The heart quilt looks perfect that size ...get it done :}

[@PatSloan]

:) mostly I'm working on business things 24/7.. not much time for non work items as i have a bit of a backlog and deadlines

[@karenfredrickson8562]

Looking for the journal link. I can't see it.

[@lindagunter8339]

Do you have the pattern for the heart quilt behind you?

[@dianefabec8157]

Get it done ✅. Lol

[@donnaf2666]

Finish! An unfinished quilt doesn't keep anyone warm. 🏤

[@kathyclayton4318]

I think you should just get it done. I say that to you and to myself! LOL!

[@donnakimball3822]

And it is so easy tp mess up.

[@vickijeanne9958]

May I ask what type of sewing machine is in front of you???Love your info!

[@PatSloan]

hi Vicki! They are all Babylocks. The one in the table I'm sitting at is the Solaris. The small one is the Jubilant and the midarm is the Tiara

[@rosettagadson1762]

Because you need to get it done "I'll say get it done" other wise I would say make it bigger LOL

[@heatherstewart7131]

Get it done…

[@margienell4401]

Hi. Ho was a typo. Thanks for the reply. My error in cutting was my novice inexperience.

[@PatSloan]

Great job figuring it out!

[@maggiemae987]

Do you think rotary blade sharpeners work well? It seem like I’m forever changing blades. It could be because I’m having trouble cutting. I cant cut a straight line even using rulers and a mat. I did do a little better after reading a preview of your book about cutting.

[@PatSloan]

i don't find the blade sharpeners to be useful myself. but you might

[@8machines62]

I’m doing it but in a different layout. I had to change fabrics because my hubby said my fabrics were not bright enough.

[@8machines62]

Talking about the fat quarter shop quilt along.

[@dollyquiltsandknits1313]

What about where your 2 1/2 inch blocks that you're using for your test don't line up at the top and bottom ? Your machine pushed one longer than the other. That will mess up your sizing too, right?

[@PatSloan]

always check your patchwork for places like that, do a quick at each seam and fix those that are wrong

[@Sonsandia]

Your 20% off Oliso site isn't working. Please help.

[@janjohns4541]

Can I ask? Where can I get the heart pattern? I couldn't quite understand which book you were speaking of. I am new to quilting, and would like to have a go once I have built up some experience

[@PatSloan]

Go to blog.patsloan.com/2020/07/jolly-bar-sew-along-and-more.html

[@user-tg2pp9cv4v]

What do the back of seam look like. .ironed right of left or over center?

[@PatSloan]

Hi! this is a super old video so i'm not sure what you are looking at. I usually press to the side, but on occasion i press open if i feel the need