Resizing
08-09-2017, 02:18 PM
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Resizing
I just finished making two test blocks for the Labyrinth Walk. I think they are much too big and you would practically have to hang from the ceiling to get the effect on a bed. Has anyone resized the blocks down from 22 3/4 inches to something closer to 16 inches? I think the pattern could be much more dramatic as a 48ish inch wall hanging.
08-09-2017, 03:20 PM
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Look for the narrowest strip and see what the measurement will be when sized down. Labyrinth Walk is basically 2 different blocks and I think it would be easier to downsize by just doing fewer blocks.
08-09-2017, 06:40 PM
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GingerK ... I agree, smaller would show it so much better!
You might want to give Thimbles and Things a call.
https://thimblesandthings.com
I'm pretty sure they did that one as a class this past winter/spring and I don't think it was huge.
You could always re-draft it on graph paper to the size you want.
You might want to give Thimbles and Things a call.
https://thimblesandthings.com
I'm pretty sure they did that one as a class this past winter/spring and I don't think it was huge.
You could always re-draft it on graph paper to the size you want.
08-10-2017, 04:04 AM
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Yes QuiltE, the graph paper was going to be my next step. I was hoping someone else had already tried this and could tell me if it really worked. Block A is not a problem. In fact, it went together very easily and I don't think I will have any problem drafting it in a smaller size. But Block B's directions were so bad (using the Quilt Magazine Apr/Ma 2012 plus downloaded corrections) that I finally just followed the pictures. It has more 'wall tops' too.
Okay, that will be my challenge for this afternoon--graph Block B as a 16 inch block.
Okay, that will be my challenge for this afternoon--graph Block B as a 16 inch block.
08-10-2017, 05:22 AM
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Good Luck Ginger.... it will be well worth it, and I'll look forward to seeing it.
Maybe you should make it even smaller than 16" blocks?
Might as well drive yourself totally round the bend .........
A good rainy day project! and it looks like more are to come. Yet again! *sigh*
Or start by giving T+T a call and see if they have the smaller size, already ... or go for a road trip.
I hear it is well worth the drive. I still haven't got there yet.
Maybe you should make it even smaller than 16" blocks?
Might as well drive yourself totally round the bend .........
A good rainy day project! and it looks like more are to come. Yet again! *sigh*
Or start by giving T+T a call and see if they have the smaller size, already ... or go for a road trip.
I hear it is well worth the drive. I still haven't got there yet.
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