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I have 12 star blocks, they measure 8.5 inches. I would like to pair them up with nine patch blocks(sorta like irish chain). When I divide 8.5 by 3, I get 2.83 . What size strips would that be in inches.
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You need to remember that the 9 patch needs seam allowance in it. So you need 3 3/16 strips to make the 9 patch. That gives you 9 9/16 of fabric wide that will end up at 8 9/16 after the seams. It will be a tiny bit larger than the star but close enough.
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Thank you so much for figuring this out. A tiny bit bigger is doable. These blocks are leftovers from another project, otherwise they sure would have been 9 inches.
These stars are an assortment purples & whites. My nine patches are going to be maybe pink & white or should I use some other colour.
These stars are an assortment purples & whites. My nine patches are going to be maybe pink & white or should I use some other colour.
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8 / 3 = 2.6666 or 2 2/3 which is very close to 2 11/16 (2.6875)
So, for a 2 11/16 finished square, when you add in your seam allowance of 1/4 inch each side, the cut squares should be 3 3/16 inch squares
So, for a 2 11/16 finished square, when you add in your seam allowance of 1/4 inch each side, the cut squares should be 3 3/16 inch squares
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