9 patch blocks
I'm trying to make an Irish chain quilt for a friend...easy right? Yet, I've never had so much trouble getting blocks to come out the same size, and my brain is on a tropical vacation somewhere!! What should 3 2 1/2" blocks sewn together equal?? And what method do you use to make sure you have an accurate 1/4" seam allowance. It appears I'm going to rip everything apart and start over again.
I'm using a thicker thread than the normal 50wt that I usually use for the piecing....but still, if I'm cutting right and sewing consistently shouldn't I get the same size blocks??
Thanks in advance!!