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Old 04-23-2010, 04:49 PM
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bearisgray
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Suggestion:

When using the squares, use a 5 inch template to make sure it's "standard" size - if not, then use a 4-1/2 inch template to draw the stitching line.

I've found that even though I think we all try to cut accurately, sometimes our rulers seem to vary, or how we position them varies.

On a 5 inch block, even 1/8 of an inch seems to make a difference.

Another thing I've learned:

I've cut a 5-inch square of template plastic and then used the 1/4 inch quilter's tape to "frame" it to the 4-1/2 inch fabric that will be showing to audition the fabrics. Some prints seem to work well being cut into 5-inch squares, and some work out better cut either smaller or larger.

Some prints are great for "fussy cutting", but they do waste some fabric.
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