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 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?