I want to share a solution to a common piecing problem in hopes it helps you as well.
The problem: sewing two triangles tips together where the two triangle points don't separate as they go through the feed dogs. The points are too small to be held by a pin. Even my favorite fine patchwork pins are too big for this job.
The solution: Acorn Seam Align Glue
What's different about this glue than any other fabric type glue?
It was developed to be used instead of pins when sewing your seams. I can't say that I would use it instead of pinning, but when piecing those troublesome triangle tips together, it works wonders!
I pin my unit together and then put a droplet of glue in between the two triangle tips (right arrow.) Sew from the right-angle of the unit (left arrow) to the triangle tips. The two tips will not separate when touched by the feed-dogs!
Just a small drop on the right side of the
fabric at the very point will keep both fabrics glued together as you sew
them. The glue is formulated so it sets up quickly, you can press over
it, if need be, you can "rip" it out and use it again. It
doesn't leave a lump of glue and does not gunk up your needle. Washes
away when you wash your quilt, is non-toxic and scent free!
The bottom right corner of this unit where the green and light fabric meet are the two triangle points sewn. Perfect! Problem solved! And, you can't see the glue at all.
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And now...back to sewing. I'm about to finish piecing the blocks for my new Village Square quilt. Photos, fabric and quilt kit news coming very soon. Find some time to be in your happy place today!
