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03-11-2013, 12:59 PM

mcdaniel023

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I really need to read the directions.

I am making a Cabin in the cotton quilt. Yesterday, I spent three hours putting on the last few logs on 18 blocks. Squared them up and then decided to read how to finish it up. That is when I noticed that in bold print it says that the last two logs were from the background fabric. Tonight I will get very intimate will my least favorite tool.....the dreaded ripper. AHHHHH!!!!!

03-11-2013, 01:01 PM

Raggiemom

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When all else fails, read the directions! I've done that before too

03-11-2013, 01:03 PM

sandrab64

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...and then read 'em again!

03-11-2013, 01:07 PM

PaperPrincess

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Before you rip, put the blocks up on a design wall. Maybe you will like the way they are now, after all it's YOUR quilt, you don't always need to follow the pattern exactly!

03-11-2013, 01:11 PM

mcdaniel023

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

Before you rip, put the blocks up on a design wall. Maybe you will like the way they are now, after all it's YOUR quilt, you don't always need to follow the pattern exactly!

I would leave them, I just can't figure out how to do the finishing triangles to make them fit. This may be the first time I was following directions. LOL!

03-11-2013, 01:16 PM

owlvamp

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I'm with you I don't like the dread ripper either!! LOL

03-11-2013, 05:12 PM

Jan in VA

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Finishing triangles? Is this quilt set on point? Can you send us a photo, we may be able to help easily if we can see what you are doing.

Jan in VA

03-11-2013, 05:44 PM

EllieGirl

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I learned my lesson about not thoroughly reading directions! Now I have all the 5x2 1/2" strips I need to do something with.

03-11-2013, 05:54 PM

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I keep reading and rereading the directions on the Jinny Beyer quilt kit I am making for fear of something like that happening. I don't have time to rip. It is for grandsons's HS graduation in June. Keep us posted (with pics) on what you decide to do. Like they said make it your way.