Advice on a Block
10-24-2009, 09:03 PM
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Someone mentioned in another thread that to fussy cut blocks it works well to cut a "frame" from cardboard with the size block you want. Then you can place it around on the fabric and really see what you can get.
10-24-2009, 09:43 PM
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I read somewhere that you needed to cut the center out of the cardboard template 1/4" seam allowance, then you can see exactly what will be left when you put the seams allowances around it ... is that part of the viewing system? Or did I just make it more difficult? Cereal boxes are a good weight cardboard and cutting that center out with that nifty craft knife (can't remember what it is called :oops: ) should make quick work of it!
10-24-2009, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by omak
I read somewhere that you needed to cut the center out of the cardboard template 1/4" seam allowance, then you can see exactly what will be left when you put the seams allowances around it ... is that part of the viewing system? Or did I just make it more difficult? Cereal boxes are a good weight cardboard and cutting that center out with that nifty craft knife (can't remember what it is called :oops: ) should make quick work of it!
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