First, I sewed all the rows together. Then I measured 6 different rows. Then averaged the measurements and cut ALL of the horizontal sashing pieces the SAME size. This will help the quilt
be squared-up when the top is finished.
My sewn rows aren't exactly the same length, but that's alright. I'll pin the sashing strip to the bottom of a row, at both ends. Then I'll pin one end (right side) into the carpet.
The sashing is a little shorter than the row. |
Stretch the sashing and the row just a little, until they're the same size. Then pin the other end into the carpet. Now I can evenly pin the rest of the row.
When the sashing strip is sewn to one strip, then we'll get it ready to sew to the other side. I fold the sashing onto the row and use my Frixion pen to mark where the seams are on the sashing.
See how the marks line-up with the opposite row?
Pin all of the seam allowances in place.
See how there's gap in the row between the pins? As I sew, I can ease this to fit by pulling it taut.
Here are my finished intersections.