Matching Points and Joining Blocks Photo 1 Push pin through match point of 1st block and then through match point of 2nd block. Leave pin poking straight through fabric. Photo 2 Push pins through on either side of match point pin to hold blocks in place. Remove match point pin. Pin ends of block if needed. Brenda prefers 1G? silk pins, which are long enough to hold well, and thin enough to stitch over if needed. Note: Stitch slowly if stitching over pins, and wear eye protection (you knew those bifocals would come in handy). Photo 3 Change to normal stitch length (10-12 stitches per inch), and sew along edge of paper foundation. Short stitches are not necessary since you're not stitching through paper. Seamlines between blocks will iron flatter with the longer seam allowance (and are easier to rip out, if your pinning was not successful). Photo 4 Keep pinning and sewing blocks together to finish your quilt. Leave papers in until after borders have been added.

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