New Quilting Bee February, 2017
#88
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Location: Maine
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Everyone's is looking good. I can't get mine to looks so squared and lined up all over. I have Grandma's done in my material and the material from the "ugly" box. Having a time with the other block. It comes up 10 inches instead of 10-1/2. Those little half squares are getting me big time. Give it another go and then I'll post the pictures.
#89
Ann, don't stress out over it. You mite try cutting your pcs just a bit bigger, then trimming if necessary. Try cutting ALL 2 1/8" pcs at 2 1/2" then trim down after you've sewn them together. I'm sure (hope) you'll see this will help. Practice makes perfect (sometimes, lololo)... I've just found when they call for a such a small pc to work with, I up the size a bit then trim down.. Be sure you do a scant 1/4" seam too. Hope this helps.
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#90
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Maine
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Ann, don't stress out over it. You mite try cutting your pcs just a bit bigger, then trimming if necessary. Try cutting ALL 2 1/8" pcs at 2 1/2" then trim down after you've sewn them together. I'm sure (hope) you'll see this will help. Practice makes perfect (sometimes, lololo)... I've just found when they call for a such a small pc to work with, I up the size a bit then trim down.. Be sure you do a scant 1/4" seam too. Hope this helps.
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