I agree, I learned back with I first started quilting to check my 1/4" seam and always square up my blocks. It saves so much later on, when you find your quilt is not straight or things don't line up. But on another note, I also find I can work around something if I have to, adjust or whatever, but I prefer not to, becasue my first choice is to rip it out and redo it.
Always be proud of what you make, not perfect, but close and proud of it. But enjoy what you do.
Originally Posted by
ckcowl
for swaps- when a 12 1/2" block is supposed to be swapped there is seldom any (tolerance)---a 12 1/2" block is expected- if you tend to not make your blocks precise you would be best off to make them a little large-then trim to the proper size before sending for the swap- often if your blocks are not correct they are returned unswapped.
if i am working on something for myself i try very hard to make my blocks the size they are supposed to be- even an 1/8" off will add up to a whole inch in only 8 pieces---if my first block does not come out right i figure out why- if i continue to have problems i try to adjust so they are larger & can be trimmed to size.
if your blocks are continuously 1/4" off it only takes 4 to be a whole inch off---if following a pattern that can really cause nothing to work- it is generally best to strive to get them right- not allow yourself a (tolerance)