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Old 06-22-2017, 06:05 PM
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Wanabee Quiltin
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Default Uneven sizes vintage blocks

I'm trying to finish up my UFO's and I'm finding out why they are unfinished. I just pulled out some blocks I bought a long time ago of 4 hand stitched butterflies on a large 15-16 inch block. Each block is a different size within 1/2 inch to one inch and because the butterflies are all hand appliquéd, there is absolutely no way to cut them the same size. I've thought maybe I could stitch another piece of fabric to the smaller blocks to make them the same but I thought I'd throw this problem to you first. Some of the blocks actually have the stitching right near the edge with no seam allowance. The blocks are made of 1930 fabrics and are quite pretty. I really want to make these into a quilt. Help please.
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