Can someone help me with this, please?
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Hi all..............i am starting a quilt but i'm not good at math. lol
I am cutting 3 inch squares and it will be a 16 piece block (3 inches each). The next block will be a solid white block. My question is this.......how big do i cut the white square? thanks in advance.
I am cutting 3 inch squares and it will be a 16 piece block (3 inches each). The next block will be a solid white block. My question is this.......how big do i cut the white square? thanks in advance.
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Location: Dayton, OH
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Hi Mesissy,
It sometimes helps to put the design down on a piece of paper. One thing is to not forget to add in your seam allowance (1/4 inch) at each side of the block.
When figuring out the amount of fabric needed I would always add in additional to allow for fabric shrinkage and to compensate for needing extra when necesary.
Good luck with your quilting project.
Pam M
It sometimes helps to put the design down on a piece of paper. One thing is to not forget to add in your seam allowance (1/4 inch) at each side of the block.
When figuring out the amount of fabric needed I would always add in additional to allow for fabric shrinkage and to compensate for needing extra when necesary.
Good luck with your quilting project.
Pam M
#7
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Or sew together the first block. Then measure and cut the other to match. :)
So 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 is the correct size for the white block.
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