Squaring up blocks
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There are square up rulers available in sizes 2" up to 12 1/2" and larger.
Some blocks square up easily, others you may find will end up looking distorted or you lose your points.
It may be preferable to redo your seams in some cases :D:D:D
Some blocks square up easily, others you may find will end up looking distorted or you lose your points.
It may be preferable to redo your seams in some cases :D:D:D
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Location: Northern Michigan
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after making your blocks- measure them all- find the smallest measurement- trim all the blocks to that size.
line up you ruler on the block getting lines straight with a little to trim on the right & top- then turn the block-line up ruler again with lines of the block so everything is nice and straight/even- trim the other 2 sides.
if there are diagonal lines in your block line up the diagonal on your ruler-
hope that helps a little
line up you ruler on the block getting lines straight with a little to trim on the right & top- then turn the block-line up ruler again with lines of the block so everything is nice and straight/even- trim the other 2 sides.
if there are diagonal lines in your block line up the diagonal on your ruler-
hope that helps a little
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
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Originally Posted by wolfkitty
I think getting the seams right is the key to getting square blocks. (and one of the harder parts). It's harder, but makes them look nicer in the end. (I have trouble with this part!)
Jan in VA
#10
Ok thank you all very much for the help. I need to buy a square ruler. That seems like a real helpful tool. I've gotten way better at my 1/4" seams. It is amazing though how much difference it makes if your blocks are a tiny bit off in size.
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