What is a "float"when cutting 1/2 blocks?
I am getting ready to make a quilt from Miss Rosie's quilt co.called 4OT, and while reading the cutting requirements it says pieces in the pattern is purposely cut larger to allow for squaring up of the blocks. And the size of the blocks are such that there will be a "float" between point of the inner sq. and the seam line. and the only way to get around that was with a 16th inch measurement or paper piecing.So can someone tell me what is a float in quilting terms?
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Thanks for asking. I have never heard this term. I will be looking forward to the answers you get. BrendaK
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I would have thought that the float was going to be more than 1/4inch to allow for trimming. Saying the smaller amount has confused me . Will wait for someone with more knowledge interested in reply.
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Without seeing the block, I would think it means that the unit is made oversized and then trimmed down to fit the required unit size?
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It sounds like the point will not meet the seam line, so you don't have to worry about them not being EXACTLY ON the
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Originally Posted by GemState
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It sounds like the point will not meet the seam line, so you don't have to worry about them not being EXACTLY ON the
seam line. |
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This is what "float" looks like.
You can use the same idea when setting a quilt "on point" by cutting the setting triangles larger than needed and trimming a bit after the whole top is sewn together. Leave enough 'extra' to allow floating of the design. Jan in VA |
U so smart, I love your brain, could I borrow it sometime, :D
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Well said Big Sister and Jan
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
(Post 6038119)
This is what "float" looks like.
You can use the same idea when setting a quilt "on point" by cutting the setting triangles larger than needed and trimming a bit after the whole top is sewn together. Leave enough 'extra' to allow floating of the design. Jan in VA |
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