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Old 06-14-2016, 05:52 PM
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I have been looking for a 6" granny square block pattern. would like one that's free, i don't think it's a hard block, but can't seem to figure out the sizing to make my finished block the right size. anyone here know where to look? thanks
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Old 06-14-2016, 08:12 PM
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For a 6" block your patches should finish at sqrt(2), which is very hard to measure. You would be cutting them at *about* 1.9". If you don't have to have exactly a 6" block it would be easier to cut the patches at 2", and your block will be just a little over 6" finished.
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Try here; http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html. They have a wide selection plus sizes.
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Old 06-14-2016, 09:27 PM
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Check this one.
http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.ca/2...t-holders.html
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Great potholders. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 06-15-2016, 04:37 AM
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I went looking through my EQ7 block library and didn't find a granny square block that resembled what I think you want, so I drew it in a 6 inch block. It wasn't hard at all. This is the rotary cutting instructions for a 6 inch finished block.

I played with the printing instructions and if you were to be satisfied with a 6.5 inch finished block, all your squares could be cut at 2 inches. This would let you use jelly rolls if you want to.

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Remember that the math changes when you set anything on point. You have to be somewhat flexible in the final size of the block.
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If you wanted to get a fairly "exact" 6 inch finished block - you could draw out the block on graph paper -

and then make templates from your drawing.

You would only need three templates - one for the squares, one for the side triangles, and one for the corner triangles.

How I make templates:

1) Draw out the "finished" quilt block on graph paper

2) Cut the pieces apart

3) Glue (I used rubber cement) the needed pieces on template plastic, leaving about 3/4 inch between the pieces

4) Add 1/4 inch around the pieces

5) Cut out the templates
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yes, thanks for this....I like her patterns.....
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Old 06-15-2016, 06:39 AM
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Oh thanks everyone....I know I can always get top notch advice form the people here! so helpful☺️

I am am going to make one of those Lori Holt ones for a test block...I am positive it will work! thanks so much!

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