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.
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 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?