I don’t know about you, but my first opinion of a Y-seam was disbelief. I saw it. Broke it down in my mind and moved on. I didn’t want to do it and I didn’t think I could do it. It wasn’t until I entered the Modern Quilt Guild color challenge back in 2018 that I decided that I would attempt the technique. I was surprised by what I found and grew to love them. Let’s explore a few patterns that use them and debunk the myth that Y-seams are hard. What is a Y-seam? When three seams come together instead of the usual two or four, a Y-seam formed. It is very literal. The shape of the seams looks like a Y. Conquering the Y-Seam Technique Understanding the Basics: Before diving into Y-seam patterns, it’s essential to understand how they are created and why. Because it is an odd number that doesn’t line up normally in a straight line, we are not able to sew to the edge of the fabric. That makes leaving ¼” of your seam unstitched essential. That way your seam can come together. This makes