Piecing Accuracy 101 ~ Quilting tutorial from GE Designs

Gudrun Erla of GE Designs offers a multitude of suggestions to improve your quilt piecing accuracy. From favorite stick pins, machine needles, thread, rotary cutters and rulers to achieving a scant 1/4" seam and proper pressing methods, Gudrun shares wisdom gathered from twenty years of quilting experience. Great info for both those beginning to quilt and a helpful review for experienced quilters, too.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Thank you so much, I am a new quilter and really appreciate people like you who unselfishly share their knowledge.

[@lindapiskorz6285]

Love your videos. Great information given in a timely manner.

[@DonnaCookAuthor]

After making a LOT of quilts, I still have trouble getting all the seams to align through the whole quilt. There are always a few here and there that are off. My cutting is solid, I think, and I was measuring those seams so I didn't know what I was doing wrong. Now I know! This video is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm going to practice on a mini quilt and see if I can improve my accuracy. Thank you so much!

[@lularoeleslyeandkim]

Thank you so much for this video. My goal today was to piece a block that measures 6.5 inches. Im not a quilter or piecer, but I can follow directions. However, no one has ever taught me the fundamentals you teach in this video. I guess everyone assumes you just know the fundamentals. Thank you for teaching me. Success! I now have a block that measures 6.5 square with very little trimming.

[@ellenhorovitz3517]

Love your stripology ruler and all your tips!

[@gailalbers7567]

This was great! I have been quilting for about ten years, but there's always more to learn, which I did from your video!! Thank you!

[@GEDesigns]

Gail Albers thanks for watching

[@middyk386]

Love Gudrun! She has great tips, and fantastic projects! I would love to meet her in person 😍

[@jacquelineallen3353]

Thank you for all this great info I am a beginner quilter but am still doing small projects. Like table runners, place mats, etc. yout information has greatly helped me.

[@leisadeffenbaugh8636]

I found that Magic Sizing does a great job after piecing in getting seams flatter. I happen to be an el cheapo...accordingly, I make my own starch and use a high volume sprayer. It gives a very fine mist, putting the product down evenly without making it wet.

[@dianeharrish2336]

Such Great advice, especially about the sewing the square on the rectangle and where to sew it as well as the pinning of the seams for accuracy. Always new ways to learn and improve!!

[@GEDesigns]

Diane Harrish glad you liked it!

[@mamabear52]

Thanks you are a great teacher

[@carolgoetz8839]

Thank you so much for such a superb video! I am a beginning quilter and I learned so much from your tips!

[@jeanmcconaughy3336]

Great tips! Thanks Gudrun!

[@suecone2198]

Great info & reminder of how to get perfect seams. Thanks

[@alisoneyers2450]

Excellent and very useful set of guides. Thank you.

[@danettecollins7305]

I will be trying the pressing technique as I’ve often had trouble with this in the past. Thanks!

[@lucyletendre5016]

Great video. Thank you Gudrun for taking the time to share these tips. Good reminders for long time sewers and excellent for beginners. I have your Aurora quilt kit and can’t wait to start it and will keep in mind all of your tips. Lucy L.

[@perfectstitchbyangie]

Great info, thank you!

[@joanbloomberg1737]

Thank you. You are a fine teacher.

[@Kranhu]

Excellent helpful hints!!

[@terribishop5313]

This was wonderful and "sew" helpful thank you 💗

[@gailani1950]

Great informative video! Thank you!

[@esperansaloughran693]

awesome video, thank you for the reminders.

[@annamarietobias2349]

Thank you so much!! Your video helped me tremendously

[@diaryofastitcher8300]

Thank you for an excellent video!

[@grandmav]

Great info. I learned a few things.

[@clopez230]

I so happy I watched this video, you are great a teacher 😁

[@doratheexplorer49]

Thank you so much! i just attempted a Bargello pillowcase ( thank goodness it was not a quilt) ....I should have watched your video first

[@wilycat5290]

Good tips all. Thank you for the video 😊👍

[@sheilafruge3885]

Creative Grids rulers are just the best, hands down

[@joanmacleod1362]

Wow ! so much good information

[@chayalapin223]

Thanks so much some great tips that will help me. I sew block after block and they don't line up and all different sizes.

[@audreyterry1428]

Many thanks.

[@1955dmb]

Thank you! What size needle do you use for 50 wt thread?

[@donnarichey144]

When using the stripology ruler, do you put the ruler on the zero and trim and then leave it there and count the spots or 2 1/2 or whatever?

[@ween659]

yes

[@Scottiedad]

Thank you very informative, the quilt behind you makes it look like you've got horns lol

[@claudettemonty4077]

If I press my Jelly Roll and I don’t use all of the strips, next time I presume that I will have to do all the pressing plus All Press?? I am a newbie! Can we sew a full baby quilt before changing the needle?? My computer sewing machine has a number to settle to 1/4 of a inches. Can I trust that settle???

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Thank you. I never get to good to learn.

[@darlenefrederick8444]

What brand is your mat? I've not seen one before that has no lines.

[@GEDesigns]

It’s the back side of an Olfa Mat.

[@kelelap63]

Thank you for the tips! I struggle to get my blocks to come out accurately even tho each individual component is exactly the right size when I start to assemble it. Wondering what size needles you use?

[@bennygraham847]

i noticed that at 4:41 the circular markings on the ruler almost completely covered the line that the fabric is on. this is kinda ironic because she's talking about ruler and mat lines conflicting with each other.

[@buckleberriequilts5132]

I wonder why the video is out of focus.

[@lizh2752]

I need more pressing instructions, she went too fast...

[@nicolechristie9042]

Check out Karen at Just Get It Done Quilts. ALL of her videos are great and she has one on pressing