Originally Posted by mimicrystal
I need some help with squaring up blocks. Mine never seem to come out the same size. What do you guys use to square them up so they are all the same size?
Get several sizes in the square rulers. I've got a 12 1/2", 8 1/2", & 4 1/2". Whatever your measurement, lay the ruler on your block - I normally use my 45 degree mark and go corner to corner. If I'm shooting for 4 1/2" blocks (I'm 8 away from 168 neutral string blocks) (I've done lots of squaring) whatever pattern your block is, find a line that hits one of your block and see if it squares. Cut the side and top to the right. Flip and cut the side and top to your right.
I started out as an embroiderer and everytime I tried to square up I had a mess. Finally went to my LQS and learned how to square - it is very important to do it right.
Judi