michelleoc

I cut apart some blocks from a panel and they are CROOKED! Not cut crooked, printed crooked! Does anyone have any ideas how I can use them. Any ideas on making a wonky-type block by adding fabrics around the blocks? Anyone? Anyone?

quiltmouse

Sure, accentuate the wonk!

Add long non-parallelogram logs/triangles (think log cabin length-but one short side way wider than the other) to all sides out to a bigger block.

quiltmouse

http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...47-410740.html

Like this.

You could make it scrappy like the picture, or
half the blocks bordered in one color, and half in a contrasting color, then alternate blocks in your quilt.

bearisgray

did you wash the fabric before cutting it?

If it's printed off-grain, it will still be printed off-grain, but at least then you will know how it will behave/

Tartan

There are patterns on the net for setting blocks wonky with triangle pieces. That's too much work for me. I just add 2-3 inch sashing around my blocks and use my large square to cut them wonky. All you do is turn the square on top of the sashed square until you get the angle you want and trim off the extra fabric.

PaperPrincess

http://funthreads.blogspot.com/2012/...onky-tilt.html
Here are some instructions

cizzors

I've worked with them before and it's an easy fix. Cut them out, soak them with starch, start with one pin and stick it thru your piece and ironing board. Carefully stretch straighten it out all around while pinning. Use a hot iron to dry into shape. I've had up to 20 pins in a 4x4 piece before. Easy peasy.

bearisgray

Seems like doing that would be a PIDA to me.

I've learned to check for grain lines on those panels before buying them now.

sewbizgirl

I'm paying attention because panels always seem to be crooked.

michelleoc

Thanks for all the advice. As usual, you have come to my rescue. The panel was a gift. This is why I usually don't buy panels!!!