@sweetpotatoquilts: Stressed because your project ended up about 1/8 inch too small? This little test might explain why, and I’d love to know what conclusions you take away from it. I wrote a blog post sharing my full thoughts on the quarter inch seam, what pressing choices can do to your measurements, and what your options are if your projects tend to run a little small. It’s practical, but it’s also a reminder to enjoy the process because between cutting, sewing, pressing, thread, and fabric, there’s a whole ecosystem at play here. You’re not failing. You’re learning the art and there are variables to play with ❤️ #sweetpotatoquilts #quiltingtips #quarterinchseam #scantquarterinch #quiltblock

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patriciazito530 :

I’m confused. She said she pressed them both open. Why did one work and the other didn’t?

2026-02-28 12:43:05

DeeB :

Thanks for sharing!! I’ve always wondered why some projects are more accurate than others. But it’s so much easier to line up seems ironing in one direction. 🤣

2026-02-03 13:06:47

Faryn :

Interesting! I never thought about it being a potential pressing issue 🤔

2026-02-03 16:22:56

Venessa’s Stitch Haven :

That’s why I sew a “scant” 1/4” seam. It’s about a thread’s width narrower and compensates for that folded seam (fabric folding over self & thread).

2026-02-08 18:33:14

Alyssa ᵔᴥᵔ :

this is so helpful, thank you!!

2026-02-04 00:30:23

Just A Season :

I love this insight and the demonstration

2026-02-04 02:26:38

Jackie :

👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

2026-02-03 18:07:28

user7012080856119 :

😵‍💫I press open always and still off sometimes 😂

2026-02-04 04:13:40

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