block exchange-irregular sizes-what now
08-02-2011, 10:57 AM
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My solution for exchange blocks is usually to set them wonky. I add 2-3 inch strips to all the blocks, set my large omnigrid square on top of the block (but turned) and rotary cut out the new square. You can also look up a pattern for cutting and setting wonky strips but too much work for me.
08-02-2011, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dlux
I participated in a block exchange with a group of 13 ladies. Now I have blocks that vary in size from 12 1/4" to 12 3/4". The pieced blocks mostly have nice points and will be set on point with a lattice between then. Now what do I do...trim them all to 12 1/4 and lose some points? Or vary the width of the lattice and not lose the points? Any suggestions?
Do not trim them - I believe you would be sorry that you did that.
Cut the lattice so that the WOF runs along the block edges - which will give you a little give on the lattice when you are working on the larger blocks. I would start by cutting a few at 12 1/2" and try sewing one to the smallest one (you may have to coax the block - Steam and Niagra work great - you may have to stretch is a bit when you press it - lol) and then to the largest one (you will have to tug at the lattice a bit - but that is why I say use WOF as it has some give to it ). In all honesty - those measurements are only ± 1/4" - if they are correct - I'm thinking you ought to be able to make it work
08-02-2011, 12:20 PM
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I'm also going to have this problem (challenge) with some blocks I have received in a swap. Mine have ranged so far from 12" to 13". I think I will be adding at least 2" of my feature fabric and trim them to 13 1/2 or so and work with that. They will all appear to have a frame of some sort.
I love the blocks received in our swap so far ... I think some just didn't understand the different of a finished 12" block needing to have have seam allowances left on them.
Wouldn't trade them for anything though!
I love the blocks received in our swap so far ... I think some just didn't understand the different of a finished 12" block needing to have have seam allowances left on them.
Wouldn't trade them for anything though!
08-02-2011, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Zhillslady
I've tried both before and the trimmed points were a lot less noticable than the varied sashing. Just my advice.
08-02-2011, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AndiR
I would do as Jeri suggested - a border around each block to bring them all up to a common size.
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08-03-2011, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
I'm also going to have this problem (challenge) with some blocks I have received in a swap. Mine have ranged so far from 12" to 13". I think I will be adding at least 2" of my feature fabric and trim them to 13 1/2 or so and work with that. They will all appear to have a frame of some sort.
I love the blocks received in our swap so far ... I think some just didn't understand the different of a finished 12" block needing to have have seam allowances left on them.
Wouldn't trade them for anything though!
I love the blocks received in our swap so far ... I think some just didn't understand the different of a finished 12" block needing to have have seam allowances left on them.
Wouldn't trade them for anything though!
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