Squaring quilt question
07-21-2016, 05:46 AM
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I recently made a queen sized log cabin quilt for a gift. I made sure each block (6 1/2") was square and the correct size. The finished quilt was exactly square when I finished. I did trim each block as I made the rows--all 196 of them. I was so glad to finish that quilt and gift it to my DGD !
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07-21-2016, 06:33 AM
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Harbor Freight has fairly inexpensive 48" aluminum rulers, $5 currently but under $10 when not on sale. Home Depot and Lowe's have a 72" aluminum ruler for under $15. That plus the big 20" square ruler should cover most of all measuring needed for bigger quilts.
07-21-2016, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy
After quilting I use my giant square ruler (I think it's 20" square) to square up the corners, then I use the same ruler along each side, trimming to join the previous corner cuts. That huge ruler is expensive, but well worth the cost when squaring up quilts.
07-25-2016, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Geoduck
I haven't used these yet, still working on my first quilt, but they seem like a good idea! I got 2 so I could lay out the quilt and see how all 4 sides would line up.
This is not the exact photo - I got mine from alibaba.com.
This is not the exact photo - I got mine from alibaba.com.
I am going to check out the video dunster suggested, and probably take my hubby to a hardware store (I won't even have to beg to go there!) and pick up the large square
07-25-2016, 05:05 AM
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Just finished a double irish chain and the one block is 25 one inch squares. After I make the block, I press it w/ spray starch. The spray starch makes the block damp and i could tug, pull, stretch, and square it up, too.
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