Row Robin 2011 Swap Groups Pending
#501
Originally Posted by jacquie
Originally Posted by ssnare
Originally Posted by Obsessed
Originally Posted by pattis47
Please, oh please post some pics of work in progress or your finished row. Love to see what others have done
Originally Posted by Obsessed
I've had my row sketched out for a while, but today I made up my paper piecing template and figured out cutting instructions for myself... It is exciting! I get to start cutting my fabric this weekend!
I promise to share as soon as I have something to share. I'm just still wrapped up in Christmas sewing!
Sherry - here is a link to a spiderweb blocks tutorial. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=6510 I am going to paper piece instead of foundation piece so I have less bulk, but this is the basic idea...
#505
Originally Posted by ssnare
Originally Posted by pdcakm
ssnare, if you have three pieces that measure 20.75" that is already 62.25". not including the two 5.5" blocks you are already over your required 60.5". at least that is my calculation. lol
i find it much easier to do these calculations using the finished block size, then add the seam allowance to each block after my calcs.
i find it much easier to do these calculations using the finished block size, then add the seam allowance to each block after my calcs.
I compared the fabric for the rest of the block while it was all folded and it looks great, however, after I have cut the other pieces to go with the main pieces, I have discovered that the new pieces are thinner than the main pieces. Can I cut the same fabric and put wrong sides together and sew as 1 piece? Or are there other suggestions that I might do?
#506
Sherry,
Don't give up...step away from it for a few hours.
You have until Feb to complete the row...DON'T RUSH.
I think you need to be sure you have 5 blocks that each measure 12 1/2" X 12 1/2".
Then Sew them together and you will have a row that is 12 1/2" X 60 1/2"...
I think your problem is the 5 1/2" blocks, just add fabric to them to make them 12 1/2" square which would be a 4" strip on all 4 sides.
Before you cut any more fabric, I suggest you cut paper squares out that are the same size as your fabric. then glue the 4" strips to the small blocks to get the 12 1/2" block.
After that be sure each block is 12 1/2" square.{ they might need to be trimmed}.....then glue all of the 5 blocks together to see how your row will measure 12 1/2" high and 60 1/2" long { you can use newspaper and the comics to give you different colors to make it easy to see where your "stitching lines" are.
Hope this helps you.
I wrote it wrong. I am trying to make a 5 blocks. I have 3 pieces each measures 12 3/4" and 2 pieces each measures 5 1/2". I need to know how much background I need so the row comes out to 60 1/2" long. I am new to this!
My husband cursed and cursed, but he finally figured it out. This is enough to make me want to quit before I even start.
I compared the fabric for the rest of the block while it was all folded and it looks great, however, after I have cut the other pieces to go with the main pieces, I have discovered that the new pieces are thinner than the main pieces. Can I cut the same fabric and put wrong sides together and sew as 1 piece? Or are there other suggestions that I might do?
Don't give up...step away from it for a few hours.
You have until Feb to complete the row...DON'T RUSH.
I think you need to be sure you have 5 blocks that each measure 12 1/2" X 12 1/2".
Then Sew them together and you will have a row that is 12 1/2" X 60 1/2"...
I think your problem is the 5 1/2" blocks, just add fabric to them to make them 12 1/2" square which would be a 4" strip on all 4 sides.
Before you cut any more fabric, I suggest you cut paper squares out that are the same size as your fabric. then glue the 4" strips to the small blocks to get the 12 1/2" block.
After that be sure each block is 12 1/2" square.{ they might need to be trimmed}.....then glue all of the 5 blocks together to see how your row will measure 12 1/2" high and 60 1/2" long { you can use newspaper and the comics to give you different colors to make it easy to see where your "stitching lines" are.
Hope this helps you.
Originally Posted by ssnare
Originally Posted by ssnare
Originally Posted by pdcakm
ssnare, if you have three pieces that measure 20.75" that is already 62.25". not including the two 5.5" blocks you are already over your required 60.5". at least that is my calculation. lol
i find it much easier to do these calculations using the finished block size, then add the seam allowance to each block after my calcs.
i find it much easier to do these calculations using the finished block size, then add the seam allowance to each block after my calcs.
I compared the fabric for the rest of the block while it was all folded and it looks great, however, after I have cut the other pieces to go with the main pieces, I have discovered that the new pieces are thinner than the main pieces. Can I cut the same fabric and put wrong sides together and sew as 1 piece? Or are there other suggestions that I might do?
#507
Originally Posted by Belles
Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
Originally Posted by Aully
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
Aully - this is a row robin, meaning we each make one row, in this case 12.5" x 60.5" unfinished. Then the next person adds another row to it, also measuring 12.5" x 60.5". After that round our "top" will measure 25" x 60.5" By the end we'll have a whole quilt top to quilt! :) It'll be really fun!
Thanks for helping me to understand! :)
#508
Originally Posted by kreinhart742
I also have a question, does it need to be five separate blocks or can it be the width and length with a scene on it such as winter etc.
I was thinking to handpaint my original row then add applique or >>>>. Just thinking outloud.
I was thinking to handpaint my original row then add applique or >>>>. Just thinking outloud.
hand painted and then applique work. Have you got some to show us?
#509
Originally Posted by cbridges22
I have decided!Purple sampler!
Still thinking about joining though
#510
whenever I plan a block, or am not sure if things are going together correctly, I grab some graph paper... the math is so basic and it does take the frustration down and out!! You have to remember to take your seam allowances into account. If your 3 large blocks are 12 3/4" - is that "unfinished?" This is important because if it is, you need another 1/2" background/sashing than if it will be 12 3/4" after you sew it to the sashing. so... STEP 1: measure everything you have as it would be "finished" say 12 1/4". STEP 2: tape 2-3 pieces of graph paper together and have each square equal an inch - mark off the desired width of your row... STEP 3: cut "model squares" your large squares will be 12 squares and a fourth of the 13th square. If you want, cut three of these out - and also cut two graph paper squares the model "size" of your smaller blocks. now place then on your blank graph paper "row". You will be able to tell if the 5 squares you have will work out simply with sashing or if you need something more. Don't feel you have to make 5 squares the same size... different sizes add interest. [I hope I havent confused you :roll: ]
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