Boy o boy do I need H E L P!!!! please!!!
06-08-2011, 05:03 PM
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Being totally math challenged, I am in desparate need of help!!!
I have searched and searched for a block with a 6" center---hopefully a star......and I found this at quilters cache---Eccentric Star....but the center is 3 1/2 sq. How do I make everything work????????? Color #2 is the center square.
Color 1 Color 1 needs: one 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip
Color 2 Color 2 needs: one 3-1/2" square
Color 3 Color 3 needs: one 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip
http://www.quilterscache.com/E/EccentricStarBlock.html
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!!
I have searched and searched for a block with a 6" center---hopefully a star......and I found this at quilters cache---Eccentric Star....but the center is 3 1/2 sq. How do I make everything work????????? Color #2 is the center square.
Color 1 Color 1 needs: one 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip
Color 2 Color 2 needs: one 3-1/2" square
Color 3 Color 3 needs: one 3-7/8" x 15-1/2" strip
http://www.quilterscache.com/E/EccentricStarBlock.html
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!!
06-08-2011, 05:16 PM
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The way I change the size of a block is to begin with the FINISHED size of a component of the block, make it larger or smaller, then add the seam allowances back on. If the cut size of the center square is 3 and 1/2", then it's finished size is 3". You want a 6" finished size, so you cut the center square at 6 and 1/2".
The other two colors are cut at 3 and 7/8, which sounds to me like you'd be making HST's that should finish at 3". You should start with 6 and 7/8" squares, sew into HST's and see if that size works.
The other two colors are cut at 3 and 7/8, which sounds to me like you'd be making HST's that should finish at 3". You should start with 6 and 7/8" squares, sew into HST's and see if that size works.
06-08-2011, 05:17 PM
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Here's the block. I'm too tired to do the math tonight. http://www.quilterscache.com/E/EccentricStarBlock.html
06-08-2011, 05:21 PM
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If you email Marsha she might have a pattern that is in the size you want to make. She is a very friendly lady. I emailed her about some patterns once and she was very pleasant and answered me quickly. good luck. crafty_linda_b
06-08-2011, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
If you make each row 6" high (finished) then the whole block will be 18" finished. Is that what you're going for? If yes, then my thoughts (above) will take you to the right place.
I was becoming crosseyed looking...and then the brain turned off completely!!!
Thank you everyone!!!!
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