Sashing Your Squares
by Marguerita on June 23, 2009
in Crazy Shortcut Quilts Book, Downloadable Patterns, Quilt As You Go, Quilting By Machine
Hi Quilters! I get a few emails every now and then about the sashing on our quilt as you go style of quiltmaking, and I re-read the book (thanks to my friend Phyllis at Patchwork Plus in Virginia!) and I want to clarify something for all of you experienced quilters!
We use a “true” 1/4″ seam or even a FAT quarter inch seam when sewing on our sashing strips! Here’s a short video I made about it, with a little teaser at the end 
Now, the reason I said “experienced quilters” is because of the precise piecing requirement of a scant 1/4″ seam that much of traditional quilt piecing uses. Beginners don’t know about this and they never have a problem, but experienced quilters will often use a scant 1/4″ seam out of habit, and then they are disappointed with how the sashing finishes up.
Of course, being experienced quilters, they quickly realize that a fast pass, with a wider seam, fixes everything and they keep quilting right along! Many, many thanks to Phyllis at Patchwork Plus for helping me see that this could be explained better!
That was a great clarification! I always use a true 1/4″ so didn’t have the problem,,,but I see where it could be one! Great video~again!
Tina
I just want to say a very big thank you for your dedication as a teacher on video through youtube and your website. I am just starting to quilt but I have a 30 years’ experience with sewing. I love your approach to quilting since you make it seems to be so easy, yet pretty, economical in time and energy to make but still very warming and comfy.
Louise
I am having trouble visualizing the way the finished back side of the quilt will look. This video helped a lot, however would it be possible for you to do a short video with a sample of the final sashing and maybe use black thread on white fabric?
I am excited to begin my first project but since I am a visual learner sometimes reading a book doesn’t help as much as I’d like it to…..thanks…czg