I have some fabric in blue , one solid and one is blue and white. I want to make 6 inch squares out of each. I want to know how wide to cut strips of white to cut to put in between the blocks.
Carol68 |
Originally Posted by Carol68
I have some fabric in blue , one solid and one is blue and white. I want to make 6 inch squares out of each. I want to know how wide to cut strips of white to cut to put in between the blocks.
Carol68 |
Originally Posted by redrummy
Originally Posted by Carol68
I have some fabric in blue , one solid and one is blue and white. I want to make 6 inch squares out of each. I want to know how wide to cut strips of white to cut to put in between the blocks.
Carol68 |
for any size square pattern:
everything has to be cut the same size and everything has to be cut 1/2" larger than the finished size you want. so if you want to end up with 6"squares, you have to cut everything 6-1/2" square. |
it sounds like you're talking about a sashing strip, if so it's what ever width appeals to you, I think most of us use 2-1/2 inch wide, it, will be 2" when finished
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I agree with Kathy.
You can take your cut squares, and line some up on top of your white fabric. Leave a space between them "as the sashing" and play with different widths to find the one that you like best. |
My general rule is the sashing should be no larger than 1/2 the width of the block for a pleasing look. But remember there are no rules in quilting that cannot be broken.
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I want to thank everyone for the ideas for my quilt.I think instead of the sashing between, I am going to do some white squares. I layed out several ways and seem to like the results of the squares best. You girls are the best. I am just so afraid of doing something new. I can crochet, knit and sew. So I thought I could try quilting.
Thanks again. Carol |
Show us a picture when you're done!!
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yes, usually sashing strips look better if only 1/3 of the block size or less. have fun!
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