JaneH

I was just using the template. I think I have to admit defeat.... sorry. I've only new to patchwork, although I've been sewing for 50 years (!) or more. After my disaster yesterday, I started over today with all new fabric. I measured very carefully at every step and even marked the seam allowances on my pieces. I re-measured them after they were cut to be sure that I hadn't missed something. I followed the assembly guide step-by-step. I even drew black lines on my sewing machine for 1/4" seam allowance to be sure. Once it was all cut out, also I laid all the pieces out and they looked fine. When I tried to sew them all together, it all goes pear-shaped.

I am in absolute awe of the blocks shown so far and they're all beautiful. I think if I had someone sitting beside me and telling me what I'm doing wrong, then maybe I could do it, but evidently this is just beyond me.