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    Old 06-15-2016, 12:15 PM
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    I have 29 10"blocks. I want to frame each block with a strip 2 1/2" wide. How long do I cut the strips to frame all the blocks? I don't do math, that is why I am asking. TY
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    Old 06-15-2016, 01:17 PM
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    what is the layout? are any of the blocks sharing a frame? Sketch the entire layout with the finished boarder, take a picture and upload it so we can see.
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    Old 06-15-2016, 01:25 PM
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    I don't like to do math, either, that's one of the reasons I use patterns I'm sure someone here will be happy to tell you though.
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    Old 06-15-2016, 02:11 PM
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    Do you want to frame each block before putting them together? So you end up with 4" between blocks when they are sewn together? Or do you want a 2" strip of sashing between blocks when they are all sewn together? Makes a difference.
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    Old 06-15-2016, 05:33 PM
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    I'm assuming you want a frame all the way around the block. Cut two strips 2.5" x 10", and attach them to opposite sides of the 10" square (blue strips in diagram below). Then cut two strips 2.5" x 14", and attach them to the top and bottom (green strips in the diagram). You will end up with a block 14x14" (13.5 x 13.5" finished).

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    Old 06-16-2016, 12:39 AM
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    For the non math oriented: (to make it look like the picture above) Use the sew and trim method:
    1) Side Frames: Pick a strip longer than the block. Sew it to the Left side. Trim anything longer than the block. Repeat for Right side of block. Press.
    2) Top/Bottom Frames: Pick a strip longer than the top edge of the block with the left and right frame attached. Sew it to the top (which is now the left frame edge, the top block edge, and the right frame edge) . Trim anything longer than the sewing line. Press. Repeat for Bottom Edge.

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    Old 06-16-2016, 03:28 AM
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    How about strip piecing/sewing the sides, then cut them apart? Then do the same for the tops and bottoms? If you want two blocks to share the same sashing, them only strip sew every other one.
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    This is why I love my EQ7 program. Yes, it over estimates the fabric calculation but it is better than trying to add up all those strips.
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    Old 06-16-2016, 06:31 AM
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    Jennifer23's description of how to do it was perfect...but cut the strips 14 1/2", not 14". Block will finish at 14" when blocks are sewn together. My question. How will you lay it out for 29 blocks? If you have 5 blocks wide by 6 blocks length, you will need 30 blocks. It will make a 70" x 84" finished quilt.
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    Old 06-16-2016, 06:35 AM
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    Isn't QUILTINGBOARD amazing! It even does math!
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