Originally Posted by
kakels
I have a halloween wall hanging pattern that calls for 1 1/2 inch strips.
The directions state " Using 1/4 inch seams, and your favorite method for log cabin blocks make 6.5" blocks (6" finished size" using 1.5" strips.
I don't do the paper piecing method..... and the directions don't say how big to make the first center block.
Does anyone know how big to cut the center block to end up with a 6.5" block from 1.5" strips?
Same as your strips-------1.5" But there's going to be a technical problem. If you use a center/chimney block and then 3 strips per side, the result will be 7.5 (.5 of the is seam allowance for joining.) If you NEED 6.5" blocks, two sides won't have three strips. In other words, your block will be uneven. OR you'll have to go with the 3 complete rounds AND the chimney--------then allow just a hair less than a 1/3 of an inch for seam allowances. Will result in strips about 5/6 of an inch when completed.