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10-29-2010, 06:01 AM

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clem55

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I'm just going through this, but on little thin strips that aren't very long. yet when I measure seams,lengths,width they all "appear" to be on target. For the life of me, I am stumped right now. I sure don't want to rip 100's of seams!LOL

10-29-2010, 06:25 AM

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Maride

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Again, Sharon Schamber has a free video to help you fix that. Here it is:

http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com...g-Starch-.aspx

There is one to shrink your block if it is too big or to stretch it if it is too small.

10-30-2010, 03:42 AM

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Fab-ra-holic

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Really good idea!!!!!!! Never thought of that. This is why I am addicted to this site now! All these great tips.

10-30-2010, 03:47 AM

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grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lepeercy

Tried 4 patch for first time they look good but not same size as ones I cut out last week. Had a brain fart I guess. Don't know why the material looks blue but it is purple marble!

I'm not sure what you're doing, but I cut my 2 fabric colors into strips and sew them together, then cut them to make the strips into blocks. Then I cut the squares to size. I also put a strip of painters tape on my ruler so I don't cut on the wrong marking; am good at doing off an inch. Hope that is clear.

10-30-2010, 04:00 AM

#15

ktmo815

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I have the same problem sometimes- I know they are the right size to start with & all cut the same but when I sew them - they come out not quite even - even with a 1/4 inch foot.

10-30-2010, 04:07 AM

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Carol W

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maride

Wow!!! Great video!!!

10-30-2010, 04:19 AM

#17

quilt3311

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Oh, you are not the only one who comes back and makes a wrong cut--I can't count the number of times I have done this. I have found the stuff that sticks on the ruler at the desired measurement, it comes on a roll and is about 1/4" wide. For the life of me can't remember the name and tossed the packaging. Its a bright color though so you can see where the measurement should be. Maybe someone else can help with the name of the tape.

10-30-2010, 04:30 AM

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117becca

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what does the square look like after you press them? I always use starch

10-30-2010, 04:35 AM

#19

nance-ell

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewTinker

could be using different rulers on same project? That has messed me up before.

Really? Wow! That's good to know. I'm so new to quilting and would have thought a ruler is a ruler. <sigh> I have so much to learn, but finding this to be the perfect place!