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Old 12-30-2010, 03:24 PM
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I feel silly asking this but, I have wondered about this for along time. Is 1/2" scant less than 1/2" seam allowance? If so how much less?
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Old 12-30-2010, 03:37 PM
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Only a couple threads, enough so that when its pressed out, the seam doesn't change the intended size of the block.

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I feel silly asking this but, I have wondered about this for along time. Is 1/2" scant less than 1/2" seam allowance? If so how much less?
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Old 12-30-2010, 05:07 PM
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There is no such thing as silly.....not long ago i didn't know what a scant was either.
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Old 12-30-2010, 09:58 PM
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Thank you. I love the quilt you have in your avatar, what pattern is it?
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it actualy sorta measures out to being about 3/8 or a 7/32 inch seam.
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Thank you very much everyone, I really appreciate it.
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