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Old 08-10-2011, 02:37 PM
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quilter53
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I just finished all my blocks using 6 1/2 in squares to start with. I cut 1 1/2 in from center and they seem to look great. Hmm, just wondering because I am teaching our guild Mon night how to do this.
Originally Posted by quilter53
Ok, I just read this. I didn't realize the cutting had to change on different size blocks. Dumb question but what happens if you just cut 1 1/2 in on any size blocks in the 4 patch? Why does it not come out right?
Originally Posted by AnnieF
My rule of thumb was that for every inch you add onto the 5" square....you add 1/4 inch to the center seam cut.
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