I was going to entitle this post "HOT" tip, but it's really not that at all... it's a "COOL" one. How many times do you finish piecing a block, press it flat and transfer it to your cutting table for that final squaring up only to discover it's anything but square? For me the answer is fairly often. I compensate when joining the blocks together but it's rarely a precise proposition. That is, until, I've learned to just cool it! As eager as I may be to square up those just-finished blocks if I leave them on the ironing board to cool completely before trimming they are, usually, just perfect! So simple, it all comes down to patience. Time spent cooling now is time saved struggling to get the blocks to fit together later. Sew cool!
Life is Good!
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Could it be that simple?? I'll give it a try!
Good tip; really nice blocks!
I'm gonna have to try that... thanks for the tip!
Who knew - I just need to work a little slower - course I did not think I could go any slower, LoL. Judy c
I am suppose to square my blocks???
More good counsel! And I love your red and white blocks. I'm itching to try that pattern--I did print it out. But I keep stifling the urge. Must stay focused on the "have tos"!
May I just say...You're so smart!!! :-D Thanks, Mrs. G!!
Blessings,
Mary Lou
Who knew ?!?!?!?!?!
Patience ... hmmmmmmmm
This is one of the little things that make such a difference!
wow...that was a must needed tip for me...i love your star blocks...
What a great tip! I never even thought about that making a difference, but it makes so much sense!
Great block, thanks for the tip!
I am not sure I would square up my blocks while they are hot from pressing, but it makes sense to let them cool first before squaring them. "Cool" idea!!!
Thanks for the tip, I will try it!
This is a great reminder! I try to remember to let my blocks cool before I move them, but sometimes I forget :)
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