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Old 03-02-2014, 07:49 AM
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Judi in Ohio
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Originally Posted by tallchick View Post
I have not had my machine out in over a year!!! I would like to make a few blocks but I forgot.......

1: Do I complete the design on the block then square up to the size I need.

2: or do I cut my block to size, then center the design and go from there.

Sorry for the silly question but my brain appears to be on strike this week..........
Lisa,
I have done many blocks for quilts and I always oversize and then square up after embroidery - there is push/pull compensation that needs to be factored in.
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