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More Quilt Squares

This month, the quilt squares I worked on were nine-patch squares. (Sorry about two of the pictures being sideways...I took them right-side up and they were right-side up in the folder, but the things chose to load sideways. :P)
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Tell you what, dear followers...I hate sewing, but I love doing quilt squares!!! :D
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Anonymous said…
The colours are really pretty!
August 19, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Carilyn said…
Those are really pretty! How long does it take to make one? And are you sewing by hand or with a sewing machine? -Carrie
August 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Kelly said…
I hate sewing too, but I love doing quilt squares! Do you think you have any tips on making quilt squares? I'd love to know!!!!!
August 19, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Marianne Dashwood said…
Carrie, it doesn't take long at all to make one of these squares. (Maybe that's because I don't have to cut them out myself. :P) Basically, you have nine four-inch squares of random fabrics; you arrange them randomly (or in order, if you like ;)), and then start sewing - I sew three each into three rows, and then sew the three rows together. I didn't time myself when I did these, but I'm pretty sure it didn't take more than 20 minutes max for these squares. And I sewed by machine. :)

Kelly, probably the most important tip I have for making quilt squares is to iron the squares before you sew, and then iron the seams after you've sewn. It may seem like a lot of work, but the end result looks so crisp that it's worth it. :) Another I would have is to make sure that you be exact with your seam allowances. How many kinds of quilt squares have you made? I've done just three kinds, but they're a total blast. :) :)
August 23, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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