How do I preserve these blocks and make a top from them?
02-06-2016, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I use to get uneven blocks in block exchange ALL the time. I would sew oversize triangles on all fours sides and then trim them all down to the same size. You could use a variety of solid fabrics in the color of reproduction prints. I drew this small quilt on EQ7.
02-06-2016, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetwaterquilter
What a wonderful treasure you have. My first love is 30s fabrics and 1800s fabrics. I love the traditional looks. The butterflies are a classic. Good luck with this project.
02-06-2016, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I use to get uneven blocks in block exchange ALL the time. I would sew oversize triangles on all fours sides and then trim them all down to the same size. You could use a variety of solid fabrics in the color of reproduction prints. I drew this small quilt on EQ7.
Jan in VA
02-07-2016, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
I use to get uneven blocks in block exchange ALL the time. I would sew oversize triangles on all fours sides and then trim them all down to the same size. You could use a variety of solid fabrics in the color of reproduction prints. I drew this small quilt on EQ7.
Dina
02-07-2016, 08:32 AM
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My dad found 14 blocks that my grandma had hand embroidered. They were very old and musty. I soaked them in Biz and then washed them by hand. They came out beautifully. I think if you wash these blocks, then trim them to the same size. I would wash them before I used them because if they are to fragile to survive a washing, I would not put them in a quilt. My quilt is on the frame right now and I am hand quilting it. It will be beautiful when it is done.
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