Problems With Free Patterns
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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I look all over the internet for the same pattern, then compare. Try to stick with patterns that have instructions for the different sizes. Like Jinny Beyer has pattern for Hunter's star in 3 different sizes. that is what I look for. the videos are great because I can review and take notes. I do that often with Jenny Doan videos.
#22
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lititz, PA
Posts: 186
Not only have I found mistakes in free patterns but also in patterns I paid for. Bought a purse pattern at a quilt show a few years ago and found numerous errors in it. I emailed the designer of the pattern asking for clarification and never got a response. I will NEVER buy one of her patterns again. Anyone can make a mistake, but to ignore a plea for help in inexcusable.
#24
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
The only time I had a problem with a free printed pattern I failed to add the 1/4 inch. It did not say to do that but when I did and made another block it worked out. I always keep scraps to try a new pattern before I cut into my fabric I have for the quilt.
#26
I think the pattern designer would like to know if they made a mistake so I think I would contact them if there is a way to. Also she may have meant to say a 7 1/2" block instead of a 101/2". Either way there is a mistake somewhere. I haven't ran into that problem yet but I think I would contact her. ( or him) Good luck with whatever you do
#28
Is the block cute at the current size?
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