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Note to Self: Make Test Block First

Old 09-20-2014, 11:27 AM
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As much as I hate to say it I have done it.
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Old 09-20-2014, 11:39 AM
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When I went to use a new ruler, I was a little confused on the instructions how to make the block with their instructions compared to the pattern instructions so I made a sample first. After that the instructions seemed as clear as day to me but before that I was clueless.

Also when I print out a quilt pattern I made using EQ7 I make a sample block to be sure it's coming out exactly as I wanted it to.
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Old 09-20-2014, 11:48 AM
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I agree with JanRn!
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Old 09-20-2014, 12:33 PM
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You're definitely not alone, or stupid! I'm lucky to have a quilting buddy (my mom) who can help me fix pretty much any mistake; it would feel a lot worse when I do things like that if I didn't have her.

I did learn a long time ago to make test blocks, and (almost) always do now. I have a set of fabric that I always use for tests... it never occurred to me until reading this thread, but I guess those test blocks will make a pretty quilt some day.

I don't know if this will help you, but I'd love it if you would post the fabric and cut sizes, to see if anyone can come up with a new pattern (or fix to your plan) using what you have. It would be a shame to waste all the time and effort you've put in so far, and someone might come up with something really cool.
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Old 09-20-2014, 01:11 PM
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Thanks for all the support. I'm so glad that I am not alone when it comes to flying into the next project.

It turns out that it's not as bad as I thought. When I ironed the pieced block, it is just a smidge smaller than the larger piece. Maybe I can just slice a bit off.
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Old 09-20-2014, 02:52 PM
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Oh beleive me i have done the same thing!
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