Originally Posted by
Robinlee
Ok quilty friends...........I am an Experienced quilter, but for the 2nd night of trying to complete my blocks for this swap, I am beginning to wonder. I chose the "Balkan Puzzle" as my block from Quilterscache.com, It specifically says that it is a 12" block finished. Well after my second one, I have a 12 1/4 unifinished block. And before we go over the whole 1/4" scant stuff, type of thread/needle, no need to rehash that.........As I said earlier, I am "experienced", so I know what to check fore. My wonder is how many others have used the quilterscache.com blocks and actually have them come out the way they should...either 6" or 12" finished blocks etc... The block is otherwise very pretty, just not the right size to pass the 12 1/2" test (unfinished). Help me here please.
I am adding a picture of the 2 of have completed, but are only 12 1/4" in square. I know I could "fudge the seams". But I am going to try what Moonrise suggested with the flying geese units, but I normally don't have problems with my flying geese per my avatar had lots of the of different sizes and many other quilts that I've them in, but tonight after work I will venture on and try one more.....I did print off a different "Balkan Puzzel" from my EQ7, thought I would try it. But I will do the "third" time thingy and see if it works.