5 Minute Block Question
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5 Minute Block Question
I've ordered the book to make this block but have been playing with materials and trying to follow the YouTube video on making it. I've run into a problem and I wonder if the fact I'm using 3 6 inch square blocks and not rectangular blocks as are shown in the video.
When I sew the blocks exactly as she says, I end up with a block smaller then the other two, what I'm trying to explain is it is shorter on the sides and doesn't reach the outside border. Wish I could post a pic to explain but my camera is kaput.
Would square block make a difference in this pattern and do you need rectangles rather then squares? I assumed any shape would work.
When I sew the blocks exactly as she says, I end up with a block smaller then the other two, what I'm trying to explain is it is shorter on the sides and doesn't reach the outside border. Wish I could post a pic to explain but my camera is kaput.
Would square block make a difference in this pattern and do you need rectangles rather then squares? I assumed any shape would work.
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seems like there is a tutorial or more here on the board for that block- measurements are probably posted-check out the tutorial section & see if you can find an answer there. i think you can use any size...consistantly...but the shape has to be correct (if 3" x 5" rectangles are used you could use 5" x 7" or some other size)
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This may help you. The rectangle size does matter but the sizes are listed in this thread! Good luck - let us know if you are successful. Pics would be great to see.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...k-t195276.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...k-t195276.html
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It's a take on a flying geese block. So your length (finished) is twice the finished width. 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 should work; or 4.5 x 8.5; 3.5 x 6.5, etc.
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The size does matter and they are weird sizes according to the book.
Small 2 7/8” x 5 ¼” Large 5 ¼” x 10”
Also, the book states that size of the blocks vary according to the pattern you are making.
Small 2 7/8” x 5 ¼” Large 5 ¼” x 10”
Also, the book states that size of the blocks vary according to the pattern you are making.
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Well, I would have messed them up for sure. Or not. Both of those blocks still follow the twice finished width=finished width rule, but the finished sizes are 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 and 4 3/4 x 9 1/2. Weird block sizes.
Last edited by Krisb; 08-10-2012 at 06:39 PM.
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