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Mulberry Stars by Jo Morton
Along with her many books, patterns, and fabric lines, Jo Morton is known for her beautifully pieced and amazingly accurate blocks. These excellent results come from her years of experience and from her constant attention to detail as she addresses each step.
Jo says accuracy in machine piecing is essential if you want your blocks to fit together nicely when the quilt is assembled. The process begins with accurate cutting and continues with accurate sewing. There are several factors to consider when machine piecing to achieving perfect results.
- Scant 1/4" seam allowance. When you press your seam, the fold of the fabric takes up part of the seam and creates a small amount of "shrinkage." The more seams you have, the more shrinkage occurs. By sewing one or two threads less than an exact 1/4" you can compensate for the fold.
- Use a finer thread. A finer thread weight will create less bulk for flatter, more accurate seams. I prefer a 50wt. 100% cotton thread.
- Set your sewing machine with the dual-feed mechanism. The dual-feed will keep the seams straight and the layers from shifting. If you do not have a dual-feed system on your machine you can use a walking foot and receive the same results.
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