I increased the size of a pattern. I wanted 4 2 1/2" strips so I cut the main strips 10"... Forgot to allow for corrections, etc. So, after all was said and done, I was approximately 1/3 " short and was able to get only 3 2 1/2 strips out of each 10" strip with 2" "wasted" fabric. Of course I had cut all the fabric 10". So the moral of this story, is allow for wastage. Grrr
Oh well, I'll use the 2" X 2 1/2 strips for the binding.
The story continues - I looked at the picture in the book and only gave the instructions a glance... It was a simple quilt. Well, I had make strips of 4 2 1/2" blocks when I was only supposed to make strips of 2 2 1/2" blocks. Thank goodness for t.v. because I had a lot of unsewing to do.
I've been quilting for about 12 years and you'ld think I'ld know better. In future, I promise to read the instructions first :!: :oops: :!: