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    Old 09-13-2012, 01:47 PM
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    I have a halloween wall hanging pattern that calls for 1 1/2 inch strips.

    The directions state " Using 1/4 inch seams, and your favorite method for log cabin blocks make 6.5" blocks (6" finished size" using 1.5" strips.

    I don't do the paper piecing method..... and the directions don't say how big to make the first center block.

    Does anyone know how big to cut the center block to end up with a 6.5" block from 1.5" strips?
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    Old 09-13-2012, 01:51 PM
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    I believe you would make the center block 1 1/2 inch square. That is the way I start a log cabin, with the center square the same width as the strips.
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    Old 09-13-2012, 01:53 PM
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    I just found a 8.5" block starts with a 2.5"x2.5" square.

    So for a 6.5" block I'm guessing maybe a 2x2" square?
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    Old 09-13-2012, 01:55 PM
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    OK, I'll try that Joy... thanks so much for your fast reply. It's a wall hanging so a bit smaller or bigger won't make a big difference, I wouldn't think.

    I was just so excited, I had all my strips cut, and I didn't know how to start.
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    Old 09-13-2012, 01:58 PM
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    I always use 1.5" strips, and a 1.5" square center (all unfinished measurements). Some people start with a larger center. It's all a matter of taste. I usually make a 9" block, but you could stop at 6".
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    Old 09-13-2012, 02:03 PM
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    Thanks for the answers, it looks like a cute wallhanging. I'll be sure to post a picture when I'm finished.
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    Old 09-13-2012, 02:07 PM
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    Originally Posted by kakels
    I have a halloween wall hanging pattern that calls for 1 1/2 inch strips.

    The directions state " Using 1/4 inch seams, and your favorite method for log cabin blocks make 6.5" blocks (6" finished size" using 1.5" strips.

    I don't do the paper piecing method..... and the directions don't say how big to make the first center block.

    Does anyone know how big to cut the center block to end up with a 6.5" block from 1.5" strips?

    Same as your strips-------1.5" But there's going to be a technical problem. If you use a center/chimney block and then 3 strips per side, the result will be 7.5 (.5 of the is seam allowance for joining.) If you NEED 6.5" blocks, two sides won't have three strips. In other words, your block will be uneven. OR you'll have to go with the 3 complete rounds AND the chimney--------then allow just a hair less than a 1/3 of an inch for seam allowances. Will result in strips about 5/6 of an inch when completed.
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    Old 09-13-2012, 02:09 PM
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    Actually, you can make your center/chimney block any size you want, but I think the center the same size as the strips is traditional.
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    Old 09-13-2012, 02:26 PM
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    Since they didn't tell you to cut square a different size, I'm sure they wanted you to use the same strips for the center block on the log cabin.
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    Old 09-13-2012, 03:05 PM
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    this is the way i do it, but some patterns do call for a different sized center. since there is no direction to cut any other size, i would do the 1.5" square.
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