{"id":27618,"date":"2016-08-11T05:41:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=27618"},"modified":"2025-01-17T12:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:32:45","slug":"sampler-class-partial-seams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/sampler-class-partial-seams\/","title":{"rendered":"Sampler Class: Partial Seams"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_27628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27628\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Double-Windmill3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27628\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Double-Windmill3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Double Windmill #3\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Double-Windmill3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Double-Windmill3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Double-Windmill3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Double-Windmill3.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Double Windmill #3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We are going to talk about partial seams. Partial seams are a way to create a more complex looking block without using truly difficult piecing techniques. Even a relative beginner can navigate partial seams successfully.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supply list<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00M6OCZZ6\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=artquiltmaker-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00M6OCZZ6&amp;linkId=b9e4bf1aae879a5ab89e4158dffac373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rotary cutter<\/a>**<\/li>\n<li>rotary cutting ruler large enough to cut 4.5in squares. I use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004KZ0FWO\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=artquiltmaker-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004KZ0FWO&amp;linkId=2ac7d366c4824cfe5cd9893af8e74f61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Grids ruler that is 8.5 inches by 4.5<\/a>** inches<\/li>\n<li>rotary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B011Q1ZHHM\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=artquiltmaker-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B011Q1ZHHM&amp;linkId=89d5c6e6a6b6d7aaeaa10b47549643c0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cutting mat<\/a>**<\/li>\n<li>fabric (10-12 different)<\/li>\n<li><em>Optional:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0018N8B0E\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=artquiltmaker-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0018N8B0E&amp;linkId=7d6ce3c07cd8e9d146ffe6e3759e1244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary Ellen\u2019s Best Press<\/a>** (or similar)<\/li>\n<li>pins<\/li>\n<li>sharp trimmers or scissors<\/li>\n<li>thread for piecing<\/li>\n<li>sewing machine<\/li>\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n<li>ironing surface<\/li>\n<li>Design wall or floor<\/li>\n<li><em>Optional:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45ZA7Xe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Judy Martin&#8217;s Point Trimmer<\/a>** or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43ygofQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marti Michell Deluxe Corner Trimmer<\/a>**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Prewash and press fabric<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-27618 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1217sm.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1217sm-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Partial Seam Color Sample\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32994\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32994'>\n\t\t\t\tPartial Seam Color Sample\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1216sm.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1216sm-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Partial Seam Color Sample\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32993\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32993'>\n\t\t\t\tPartial Seam Color Sample\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Partial Seam Final Colors\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32991\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32991'>\n\t\t\t\tPartial Seam Final Colors\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Partial Seam Triangles Sewn\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-32990\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-32990'>\n\t\t\t\tPartial Seam Triangles Sewn\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>2. Select fabrics to fit the color scheme of your other blocks. You need contrast between the various pieces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32991\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32991\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"Partial Seam Final Colors\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm-768x723.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1220sm.jpg 909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial Seam Final Colors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The one red triangle with the white curves might not be exactly right, but it will look fine in the overall quilt.<\/p>\n<p>3. Cut out pieces using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Partial-Seams.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the chart<\/a>. Press as you cut if necessary.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33017\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223smanno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33017\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223smanno-300x293.jpg\" alt=\"Partial Seams: Sew Triangles Together\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223smanno-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223smanno-768x750.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223smanno.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial Seams: Sew Triangles Together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>4. As we discussed before, sew smallest to largest. I started with the matching small triangles. Sew carefully without yanking the bias.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32988\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1221sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32988\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1221sm-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"Press flat, then press to the red\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1221sm-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1221sm-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1221sm.jpg 973w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Press flat, then press to the red<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>5. Press flat and then press to the red. Press carefully without distorting the bias.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32990\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32990\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"Partial Seam Triangles Sewn\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm.jpg 964w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial Seam Triangles Sewn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>6. Place the newly sewn triangles back in position on your design wall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33019\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-anno2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33019\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-anno2-300x291.jpg\" alt=\"Partial Seam: Sew other like triangles\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-anno2-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-anno2-768x744.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1223sm-anno2.jpg 973w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial Seam: Sew other like triangles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>7. Sew the similar triangles, press and place back in place.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you are sewing from smallest to largest. This means that you are creating larger and larger sections until the whole block is done.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33121\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1235sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33121\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1235sm-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"Patches Sewn in 4 sections\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1235sm-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1235sm-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1235sm.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Patches Sewn in 4 sections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>8. Once the newly sewn patches are back in place, it is fairly easy to see the next logical step. The large turquoise triangles (mini-Pearl Bracelets fabric in the example) should be sewn to your two triangles. This will make a square.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33397\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1235sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33397\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1235sm-anno-300x296.jpg\" alt=\"Sew small triangles to larger triangle\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1235sm-anno-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1235sm-anno-768x759.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1235sm-anno.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew small triangles to larger triangle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>9. Sew the two small triangles, which are now sewn together (step 4-7), to the large turquoise triangle. This step makes the triangles into a square.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33117\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1238sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33117\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1238sm-300x285.jpg\" alt=\"Place sewn squares on to the design wall\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1238sm-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1238sm-768x730.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1238sm.jpg 909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place sewn squares on to the design wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>10. Press flat and then press to the larger triangle. Press carefully without distorting the bias. Place the squares back on the design wall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33403\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33403\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1239sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33403\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1239sm-anno-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"Sew squares to solid fabric\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1239sm-anno-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1239sm-anno-768x742.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1239sm-anno-1024x989.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1239sm-anno-1200x1159.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew squares to solid fabric<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>11. Sew the solid, rectangle-ish pieces to the squares you just sewed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33114\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1241sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33114\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1241sm-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"Place sewn sections back on the design wall\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1241sm-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1241sm-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1241sm.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place sewn sections back on the design wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>12. Place the sewn sections back on the design wall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33407\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1241sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33407\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1241sm-anno-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"Sew small red triangles to solid triangles\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1241sm-anno-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1241sm-anno-768x733.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1241sm-anno.jpg 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew small red triangles to solid triangles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>13. Sew small red triangles to solid triangles<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33409\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1243sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33409\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1243sm-anno-300x291.jpg\" alt=\"Sew new section to square\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1243sm-anno-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1243sm-anno-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1243sm-anno.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew new section to square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>14. Sew new section to your squares.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33109\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1246sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33109\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1246sm-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"Place sewn sections back on the design wall\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1246sm-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1246sm-768x720.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1246sm.jpg 964w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place sewn sections back on the design wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>15. Place the sewn sections back on the design wall.<\/p>\n<p>Now you have 4 major sections plus the center and 4 corner patches. Now we are going to get serious with partial seaming.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33411\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1244sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33411\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1244sm-anno-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"Take the center and section 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1244sm-anno-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1244sm-anno-768x742.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1244sm-anno.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take the center and section 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>16. Take the center and section 1.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33576\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1245sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1245sm-anno-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Sew about 3\/4s of the way down the center square seam\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1245sm-anno-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1245sm-anno-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1245sm-anno.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew about 3\/4s of the way down the center square seam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>17. Put section 1 under the needle with the center square on top. Line the center square up with the intersection of the red triangle and the Pearl Bracelets triangle (my fabrics used as a guide).<\/p>\n<p>Backstitch at the end of the seam to secure the seam since you will be playing with it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33577\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1246sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33577\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1246sm-anno-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"Press seam towards center\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1246sm-anno-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1246sm-anno-768x722.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1246sm-anno.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Press seam towards center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>18. Press seam towards center square. Press carefully since the whole seam isn&#8217;t sewn.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33580\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1248sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33580\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1248sm-anno-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"Partially sewn seam\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1248sm-anno-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1248sm-anno-768x722.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1248sm-anno.jpg 937w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partially sewn seam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33581\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1249sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33581\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1249sm-anno-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"Partially sewn seam - detail\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1249sm-anno-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1249sm-anno-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1249sm-anno.jpg 927w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partially sewn seam &#8211; detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sewn piece will flip up. You can see about how much to sew in the picture above.<\/p>\n<p>19. Take section 2 and lay it over section one and the center square with right sides together. The lengths should be about the same.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33104\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1250sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33104\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1250sm-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"Section 2 sewn to section 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1250sm-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1250sm-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1250sm.jpg 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Section 2 sewn to section 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33582\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1250sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33582\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1250sm-anno-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"Section 2 sewn to section 1 + center square\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1250sm-anno-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1250sm-anno-768x742.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1250sm-anno.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Section 2 sewn to section 1 + center square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Completing the sewing of section 2 makes the section look like it is possible to sew on section 3.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33584\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1252sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33584\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1252sm-anno-300x267.jpg\" alt=\"Section 3 right side down\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1252sm-anno-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1252sm-anno-768x683.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1252sm-anno.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Section 3 right side down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33583\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1251sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33583\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1251sm-anno-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"End of section 3 seam\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1251sm-anno-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1251sm-anno-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1251sm-anno.jpg 908w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">End of section 3 seam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>20. Lay section 3 over section 2 and the center square. Line up the edges so they are event.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33587\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1254sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33587\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1254sm-anno-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"Center section almost done\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1254sm-anno-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1254sm-anno-768x731.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1254sm-anno.jpg 955w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Center section almost done<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now your center section is almost done.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33586\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33586\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1253sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33586\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1253sm-anno-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"Tuck section 1 under section 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1253sm-anno-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1253sm-anno-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1253sm-anno.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tuck section 1 under section 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>21. Prepare to sew section 4 to the larger piece you have made by tucking section 1 under section 2. You might want to use a pin to keep it out of the way.<\/p>\n<p>22. Lay section 4 over section 3, right sides together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33588\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33588\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1256sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33588\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1256sm-anno-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"Section 4 sewn\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1256sm-anno-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1256sm-anno-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1256sm-anno.jpg 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Section 4 sewn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Section 4 is sewn. Keep section 1 tucked under and out of the way for the next step. Get ready to complete your partial seam.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33589\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1257sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33589\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1257sm-anno-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"Fold center section up\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1257sm-anno-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1257sm-anno-768x709.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1257sm-anno.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fold center section up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33594\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1258sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33594\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1258sm-anno-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"Fold section up - detail\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1258sm-anno-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1258sm-anno-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1258sm-anno.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fold section up &#8211; detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>23. Fold the raw edges between section 1 and section 4 up like half of it wasn&#8217;t sewn. Use a pin near the end of the seam (edge of the section) to keep it in place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33595\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33595\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1259sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33595\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1259sm-anno-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Position piece near pin\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1259sm-anno-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1259sm-anno-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1259sm-anno.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Position piece near pin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33596\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1260sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33596\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1260sm-anno-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"Start sewing near pin - detail\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1260sm-anno-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1260sm-anno-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1260sm-anno.jpg 918w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start sewing near pin &#8211; detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>24. Position piece so you start sewing near the pin.<\/p>\n<p>Now you will sew the partial seam.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33598\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1264sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33598\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1264sm-anno-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"Sew partial seam\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1264sm-anno-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1264sm-anno-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1264sm-anno.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew partial seam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33599\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33599\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1262sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33599\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1262sm-anno-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Sew partial seam\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1262sm-anno-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1262sm-anno-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1262sm-anno.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sew partial seam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>25. Once you start sewing from the pin (noted above), you will see the end of the first seam you partially sewed. Sew slowly to the end of previous seam line. To avoid a lump in the middle where the two seams meet, you can tug <em>VERY<\/em> gently towards your body as you sew. Do this only if necessary.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33085\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1265sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33085\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1265sm-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"Center section sewn\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1265sm-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1265sm-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1265sm.jpg 964w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Center section sewn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hooray!!! You have finished the center section<\/p>\n<p>Now you have to sew the corner triangles to the center section to finish the block.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33574\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1267sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33574\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1267sm-anno-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Trim off corners\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1267sm-anno-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1267sm-anno-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1267sm-anno.jpg 909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trim off corners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>26. Trim off corners of large corner triangles before you sew them on. You can trim them all at once or one at a time, which is what I do.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33573\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1268sm-anno.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33573\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1268sm-anno-300x284.jpg\" alt=\"Lay out triangle on sewn section\" width=\"300\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1268sm-anno-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1268sm-anno-768x728.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSCN1268sm-anno.jpg 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lay out triangle on sewn section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>27. Lay triangle on the sewn section, lining up trimmed corners even with edge of sewn section.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33081\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1269sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33081\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1269sm-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"First corner triangle sewn\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1269sm-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1269sm-768x716.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1269sm.jpg 973w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First corner triangle sewn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Your piece will look like the above image. Follow steps 26-27 for all corner triangles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33077\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1272sm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-33077\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1272sm-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Finished Block\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1272sm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1272sm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1272sm-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSCN1272sm.jpg 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finished Block<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You are now finished! Great job!<\/p>\n<p>___________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Other resources and patterns regarding partial seams:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chain Link from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1564778797\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1564778797&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=artquiltmaker-20&amp;linkId=QTQWLKVKYZFNJMF3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link to the 30&#8217;s: Making the Quilts We Didn&#8217;t Inherit<\/a> (That Patchwork Place) by Kay Connors and Karen Earlywine. I saw it on the Patchwork Play blog made with a great red background. The maker calls it <a href=\"http:\/\/patchworknplay.blogspot.com\/2014\/06\/shelburne-tartan.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shelburne Tartan<\/a> on that blog.<\/li>\n<li>Double Windmill block. I saw an <a href=\"http:\/\/swimbikequilt.com\/2013\/12\/meet-the-vintage-quilt-revival-quilts-double-dutch-table-runner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">example<\/a> on the Swim Bike Quilt blog.<\/li>\n<li>Kate Colleran partial seams <a href=\"https:\/\/katecollerandesigns.com\/exploring-quilting-basics-what-are-partial-seams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Laura Nownes <a href=\"http:\/\/thequiltshow.com\/daily-blog\/106-website-features\/23165-sewing-a-partial-seam-with-laura-nownes?utm_source=Infusionsoft&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2015_01_09_Weekend_Fun_4&amp;inf_contact_key=76e740ec82881cdc0654ceb2fd48b84ab6d7a3111f54772721990d02453de125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a> on partial seams. Good tip about avoiding puckering on the last seam. I don&#8217;t agree with not pressing the seams until the end. Avoid pressing the first half seam, but press all the rest.<\/li>\n<li>Jinny Beyer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jinnybeyer.com\/quilting-with-jinny\/tips-lessons\/detail.cfm?instanceId=66A887CF-CB50-537D-6F5A3116BD5790D1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tutorial<\/a>. Not sure I can compete. \ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<li>Quilting Daily Partial Seam <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiltingdaily.com\/sew-easy-partial-seams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>**Obviously, you should shop at local quilt shops and small businesses. However, if you are too busy or can\u2019t find what you need there, I use Amazon affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item\u2019s link in my post. There is <em>no additional<\/em> cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are going to talk about partial seams. Partial seams are a way to create a more complex looking block without using truly difficult piecing techniques. Even a relative beginner can navigate partial seams successfully. Supply list: rotary cutter** rotary cutting ruler large enough to cut 4.5in squares. I use a Creative Grids ruler that &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/sampler-class-partial-seams\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Sampler Class: Partial Seams&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[374],"tags":[321,132,380,142,359],"class_list":["post-27618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-374","tag-lessonsteaching","tag-quilt-class","tag-sampler","tag-sampler-quilt-class","tag-tutorial"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27618"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27618\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61709,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27618\/revisions\/61709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}