What is your favorite book of quilt block patterns?
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Originally Posted by Veronica
Can you tell me what is your favorite book for quilt block patterns?
I'm looking for one that has traditional quilt block that doesn't use a scant quarter inch.
I have so much trouble with the scant quarter inch, my block are always off.
I know that it's my error but it's just frustrating, it's taking the fun out of making them.
When I need a 12 inch finished block it comes out 12" unfinished, not 12 1/2" as required.
I need one that will allow me to use a quarter inch seam, so that I will stop wasting fabric, money and time.
Thank you in advance for your answer.
I'm looking for one that has traditional quilt block that doesn't use a scant quarter inch.
I have so much trouble with the scant quarter inch, my block are always off.
I know that it's my error but it's just frustrating, it's taking the fun out of making them.
When I need a 12 inch finished block it comes out 12" unfinished, not 12 1/2" as required.
I need one that will allow me to use a quarter inch seam, so that I will stop wasting fabric, money and time.
Thank you in advance for your answer.
If I read your question correctly, you are looking for something that shows you how to sew an accurate 12½" unfinished block, is that correct? A book such a Malone's is simply a compilation of block designs, not a how-to book at all. There are many tutorials online on accurate seam allowances, try searching through some of those for help.
And stick with it...quilting IS fun and once you get the basics down pat, you'll have a ball!!
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I often use the "It's OK if you sit on my Quilt" book because it has the blocks broken down into a grid pattern. For the 12" swaps I usually use the 6-patch blocks and double the size of each increment.
As for the 1/4" seam, I think it's important to KNOW where you need to align your fabrics with the foot to get a clean seam.
As for the 1/4" seam, I think it's important to KNOW where you need to align your fabrics with the foot to get a clean seam.
#14
I have the Better Homes and Gardens book "501 Quilt Blocks" and I really love it.
But you have to make all your own templates from the block diagrams they show, so if that doesn't appeal to you, you might want to look for something else. I suggest going to your local library and trying out different books they have before buying one.
But you have to make all your own templates from the block diagrams they show, so if that doesn't appeal to you, you might want to look for something else. I suggest going to your local library and trying out different books they have before buying one.
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Thank you everyone for your advice.
I know that the problem is the way I'm sewing the blocks together, maybe even the cutting and pinning.
So, I'm slowing down and checking everything twice.
Ordered a few of your book suggestions from the library, to see which ones may be best for me.
I know that the problem is the way I'm sewing the blocks together, maybe even the cutting and pinning.
So, I'm slowing down and checking everything twice.
Ordered a few of your book suggestions from the library, to see which ones may be best for me.
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