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coopah 03-26-2014 04:01 AM

Haven't decided on a finished. The points are going to be chopped. I hate that. Probably will be a UFO. Liked the ride. Just having difficulty with the finish.

Anoka Quilter 03-26-2014 03:01 PM

I haven't trimmed it yet, but it looks to me like a couple of my points will also be chopped. Did anyone else have this issue? I am going on a quilt retreat this weekend and I plan on finishind it there.

coopah 03-27-2014 03:49 AM

Anoka, I've studied the photos...and maybe it's just us...not sure how to make it better. I'm sure not ripping with the bias edges, but this is an area I need help with, it looks like. Maybe someone will come up with a solution for you this weekend. Love this pattern, though!

Evie 03-28-2014 10:38 AM

Anoka and coopah, it may be too late for this project, but I used to have the same problem whenever I set my blocks on point. Now I avoid that by cutting the setting triangles at least 1/4" larger than called for. More than likely I will cut them 1/2" larger and "float" the blocks.

Emma S 03-28-2014 06:18 PM

Per Evie, I am a great fan of cutting a tad larger and cutting down to the perfect size. I've read all the hints about the perfect 1/4 inch, scant quarter inch etc but its just easier for me to have that little extra for a fudge factor.

Roma Bauder 03-29-2014 04:39 PM

All of your tops are nice. I cant get my pic's out of my camera:thumbdown: I need to see if my SIL can take the chip and get them for me. Looks like I need a new camera :(

Roma Bauder 03-29-2014 04:40 PM

Hey Emma, Made it home before the big snow storm over Hood.

Emma S 03-29-2014 05:27 PM

Roma: Good! Heard the Cascades are really getting blasted. Have some friends visiting ID, a little worried about them getting through the pass. Glad your home safe.

urgodschild2 03-30-2014 07:52 PM

Evie, thank you for this suggestion as I had the same problem. I love this pattern and will make it again.

bibliostone 04-13-2014 07:18 PM

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One of the nicest things about this pattern is how easy it is to adjust it to any size you need! After jclinganrey (on post #887) showed her quilt, I knew what to do with the 10 inch Harley Davidson blocks that I made out of some scarves. Here is what I did with them.

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