Originally Posted by
QuiltE
Question ... they were stitched as is, would the points be cut off?
Meaning ... do you have a 1/4" seam allowance for each block, even though they are different sizes?
If so, what you could do would be to add a strip around each of the blocks, then trim all blocks to the same size, such as 14" or whatever size you wanted. I would keep those add on strips to about the same size as the strips in the log cabins. They'll be inconsistent but would blend in.
You didn't mention your log cabin blocks ... are they all finishing out at the same size?
Or do you have the same problem to deal with them too?
I like the idea of adding a strip around each block. I think I would be able to save most of the points that way. The log cabin blocks are the same....some just under 12 1/2" (untrimmed) & some just about 12" (untrimmed). I'll have to go back & see just how QAYG is done but if I remember correctly, I think you use a sashing (strip) between each block to connect them. By adding the strip around each block & then trimming all to the same size, that could be my connection strip for QAYG...right?
The name of the pattern is Got the Blues by designer Karla Schulz. The pattern is in the June, 2010 Quilter's World magazine.