Tartan

I decided to do a 4PP out of a beautiful large floral print I've had for a while. Only had a meter and it had a 7 3/4 repeat so I figured I was good to go. Well, what was supposed to be an easy job turned into a bigger task. I wish fabric manufacturers realized the importance of printed across the width accurately. I had to subcut the width and then cut my 4 repeats on that piece. Then I had to stack the remaining fabric after I realigned it and cut the rest of my stacks. I have now cut my squares and have them sitting on my paper plates. They look great but I am taking a much needed break. I have a cup of tea and am sitting at my computer relaxing with my favourite site.

amma

I can't wait to see your quilt :D:D:D
I haven't noticed this issue, as I always cut mine in half as it is easier for me to handle. It is good to know to double check this though :D

QuiltE

Hope you're going to make this a sew along for all of us! .... start with the original fabric, and your pile of paper plates! :) Pleeeeeeeease? :)



I did my 4PP with a repeat about the same as yours, and didn't have quite the full 4 repeats.

Here it is ....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-114907-1.htm

Sashings will be a black with gold paint spatters and purple cornerstones.

alikat110

The end still justify all your hard work. Cant wait to see it

oldswimmer

It will be beautiful when done! And that skill will come in handy if you ever need it in another quilt! I recently did a quilt and because of cutting mistakes (arghhh!) I ended up cutting 4 matching squares to make a "posie" and used it in place of the single squares I should have cut. That little bit of serendipity turned out even better!

Can't wait to see your finished 4PP!

pamesue

looking forward to see the finished product...enjoy the cup of tea..

Tartan

I "borrowed" a camera. Over in Pictures I posted the way I cut my meter of fabric and the blocks on plates. The title is "Four Patch Posies-Update,Maybe"