There is a pattern in the "Quiltmaker " November/December 2010 magazine that I would like to try to make. But when I read the directions the block begins with an 8 inch square of two fabrics and after it is cut and sewn back together a couple of time I am to square it to a 9 inch square. I'm having a huge DUH moment. If I start with an 8 inch square how can I come up with a 9 inch square? Has anyone here made this block with these directions?
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I've never done this block, but here is a link with pictures. Maybe it will be helpful.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...tag/novdec-10/ |
Nice block. I like it!
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think of it in square inches - TWO 8 inch squares is equal to 128 square inches....one nine inch square is equal to 81 inches...the difference of 47 inches is lost in seam allowances and trimmed off edges...
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Thank you KTBB, I never looked at it like that. Now it makes sense. I was wondering the same thing. Starting with a 8" and ending up with a 9" block.
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This block is excellent. Her book Rotary Cutting Revolution is the only quilt book I bought this year.
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My mom in law and I made this block this past weekend and it works out OK to about 9 inches square. Really cute and easy to do without a "pattern"!
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Can someone explain how it goes together and where the cuts are made. The link only says "sew the seams and make the three cuts."
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
This block is excellent. Her book Rotary Cutting Revolution is the only quilt book I bought this year.
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Originally Posted by ktbb
think of it in square inches - TWO 8 inch squares is equal to 128 square inches....one nine inch square is equal to 81 inches...the difference of 47 inches is lost in seam allowances and trimmed off edges...
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