Monday, March 7, 2011

Dog-gone Tired

I've started the "country color project" (see previous post)... and spent some time cutting off dog ears...

I just want to say to the new quilters out there -- this is a necessary step. Don't skip it...Dog ears just make for unnecessary bulk that can mess things up when you're sewing blocks together or quilting the quilt.

4 comments:

Barb said...

But they look pretty in your picture :>)! I agree they are annoying to work around, I cut mine away too!

Laurel said...

What are dog ears? Iguess I am the new quilter you are referring to.

Heather said...

of definitely they have to go. I can't imagine trying to sew blocks together with those little triangles sticking out all over the place.

Cheryl said...

Anya , I know the dog ears can be a pain to take care of, Mom & I have the Marti Mitchell Templates where you cut the dog ears the same time you cut the pieces ,The templates have a slanted corner.
I will try to show what they look like in one of my post. you might be able to order some through your favorite Quilt shop , they are expensive but well worth it, there is patterns and instructions with each set .I have sets A,B.C,and a couple extras ,I love them .