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1 The folded squares can be joined by hand or machine – see right for machine instructions. To join by hand, place the two folded squares together with folded sides facing. It is important that the corners match exactly. If this presents a problem, try turning the squares round until you find two sides that match. If one of the sides to be stitched is still shorter than the other, place the squares together with the shorter side on top, nearer to you. Match the corners and fix them with a pin (Fig 14). As you hand stitch, the top fabric will stretch slightly and ease to fit the longer bottom edge.

Fig 14

‘Don’t ask why when two identical squares will not fit together: fabric is totally wayward. Most problems in quilt-making are with trying to get badly behaved fabric to do what we want. Never blame yourself, always blame the fabric. . .’