I pressed to the side for years. Tried pressing flat and I love it! Everything is much flatter and no decisions as to whether to press this or that direction. Occasionally I will press to the side if it's an issue of bulk with complicated seams.
This is an awesome tutorial! You're so right about most patterns. The pressing instructions either aren't there at all, or are incomplete. The ones that have them are fine until you start putting the blocks together. Suddenly you can't nest the seams! I get so frustrated with that but also, couldn't easily figure out how to change them. Your video has given me much to think about. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much! Your video is excellent and with such great instruction. I love when someone else figures out the pressing for me. 😊 You are awesome!
This is such a precise way to make this block. I have made a similar quilt but used more squares. Thanks for your the idea on making the second block and tips that help with pressing.
I'm a sucker for time-saving tricks and accuracy, which is why I love this pattern! She did such a great job with the design of the blocks, and I'm glad I could add a bit of magic in the pressing department! ❤
Thank you for the tutorial! I love pressing, too! Do you press your fabric before cutting into it? I do. I have a quirk about cutting into folded fabric that hasn’t been pressed. I feel like it messes up my accuracy.
Funny how the use of the word "scraps" is so different for all of us. The stack of fabric chunks you picked up and called your scraps, to me would be huge chunks of fabric. My scraps are random pieces that are quite tiny by comparison.
Pressing instructions are sew important! Thank you!!
You are so relatable! Thanks for not editing out your oops moments. We all learn from them or have done that same thing ourselves!
Haha, you're welcome! I feel like everyone makes mistakes - there's no need to pretend otherwise. Plus, I thought it was pretty funny. 😆
I pressed to the side for years. Tried pressing flat and I love it! Everything is much flatter and no decisions as to whether to press this or that direction. Occasionally I will press to the side if it's an issue of bulk with complicated seams.
I'm the opposite of you - I pressed open for years until I tried pressing to the side and now I'm in love! ❤
This is an awesome tutorial! You're so right about most patterns. The pressing instructions either aren't there at all, or are incomplete. The ones that have them are fine until you start putting the blocks together. Suddenly you can't nest the seams! I get so frustrated with that but also, couldn't easily figure out how to change them. Your video has given me much to think about. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. Thanks so much!
I'm a real stickler for nested seams (both within my blocks and as I'm putting blocks next to each other). I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial! ❤
Thank you for this, I really needed to see this. I’ve made squares before and it was hard work putting together.
Oooh, doing it with tiny squares would be much more challenging! So glad you found my video!
Lesson was very interesting.❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤
Thank you so much! Your video is excellent and with such great instruction. I love when someone else figures out the pressing for me. 😊 You are awesome!
I also love it when someone figures out the pressing for me. I thought I'd share the love since I had already done all the work! 🙌
Do us a huge favor and write this out for us, you are amazing and I’ve enjoyed just finding you! You make so much sense.
Done! Do me a huge favour and download it here: tinyurl.com/2atkmrcm 😆
This is such a precise way to make this block. I have made a similar quilt but used more squares. Thanks for your the idea on making the second block and tips that help with pressing.
I'm a sucker for time-saving tricks and accuracy, which is why I love this pattern! She did such a great job with the design of the blocks, and I'm glad I could add a bit of magic in the pressing department! ❤
I loved this, it was so thorough and well thought out. Thank you!!
You are so welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤
Thank you sooo much. Pacino originally from Fort Frances
"Bob is my uncle" -- I learned a new phrase! (I'm in Oklahoma USA). Fun block; well taught
Haha, the actual saying is "Bob's your uncle", but I changed it a wee bit for fun! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%27s_your_uncle
@@matantequilting I actually have an Uncle Bob, so next time I'll use your phraseology
Haha never mind… you figured it out! I’ve done it too!
Took me a minute, but we got there! 😆
Fantastic video, I love it when a plan comes together! :) Thank you soooo much for this.
Yay! I love that it was useful for you! ❤
I like to press my seams open so that I don't have to worry about which direction to press the seam to nest them.
Many thanks, your a great teacher
You are very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful! ❤
Thanks for such a clear and concise video. Can you tell me what rotary cutter you're using as it looks so easy to change the blade.
That's the Olfa Splash rotary cutter - I love that it comes in a variety of colours and (as you mentioned) you can change the blade FAST!
Wow!
Steam…. I don’t use it so I have a question. Do you have to pre shrink before cutting to use steam after? I love your video!
I don't pre-wash my fabrics. Ever. If I'm worried a colour will bleed in the wash, I throw a couple of Color Catchers in the machine. ❤
Thank you for the tutorial! I love pressing, too! Do you press your fabric before cutting into it? I do. I have a quirk about cutting into folded fabric that hasn’t been pressed. I feel like it messes up my accuracy.
I absolutely press my fabric before I cut! I also find that I get much more accurate results when I do this. 👍
Funny how the use of the word "scraps" is so different for all of us. The stack of fabric chunks you picked up and called your scraps, to me would be huge chunks of fabric. My scraps are random pieces that are quite tiny by comparison.
Yes, I love how different we all are - the world would be pretty boring if we were all the same! ❤
The double blade happened to me at a retreat - could not figure it out until I took them off and found that I had two on!!!
My first clue should have been when I put the "blade" on and thought "this is the thickest blade I've ever seen!" 😆
Thx
No problem!
Sometimes when you switch blades you accidental put two blades in at once.
Oh you just said it lol😂
Yep! So glad we caught this on camera (so it could be a learning opportunity for anyone who hasn't done this yet). 🫠
Check to see if you happen to have two blades….
Haha, I needed you in the sewing room with me!
@@matantequiltingand I needed your tutorial! 😂