Jo Morton's "Clippy Trick" to Reduce Bulk in Seams

Jo Morton 808

Sometimes smaller blocks become "lumpy and bumpy" due to bulky seams. Jo Morton shares her "clippy trick" to help make your blocks smooth and flat.

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Comments

#7 Dixxie 2016-07-22 12:33

Saw Miss Jo do this technique long ago and have used it on small projects that aren't going to be handled/washed much. My concern is with wearing. Doesn't clipping like this compromise the strength of the seam? What's to keep from having a hole form where the fabric has been clipped if it's done on a quilt that's washed often?

#6 Shel Jensen 2016-07-21 15:01

Wow, I've been doing this for years! I've also had some quilters give me some really weird looks when I've shown them my trick. Glad to see its finally caught on.

#5 sewwhatwhere 2016-07-21 01:20

Wow, I love it. When quilting the quilt machine does not like those bumps. Yes, this is wonderful!!!

#4 chesterina 2016-07-20 15:39

needed a better close-up and Jo could have moved her hand back. Loved the idea

#3 Judi Jordan 2016-07-20 11:19

Wish there was a close-up of where she clips. I need help!

#2 Leann 2016-07-20 09:58