Blocks are too small
06-03-2013, 05:32 AM
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Blocks are too small
I am making a small wall hanging with nine blocks. I completed six of the blocks a couple of weeks ago and started on the seventh block yesterday. As I was trimming the block, I re-read the instructions and saw that the blocks are to be trimmed to 5 3/4". Well, dummy me trimmed the first six blocks to 5 1/2". Do you think that will make much of a difference when completing the wall hanging? Can I tweak the blocks by adding an extra 1/4" to the sashings? I feel like such a chuckle-head! Note to self: Read instructions, and then read again!
06-03-2013, 05:45 AM
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Fix it with sashing and move forward! Easy mistake that can happen to anyone and I'm pretty sure we have all had it happen to us at least once. I myself quit counting. LOL I know it can be dishearting, but like I said, we all make a mistake here or there. If anyone notices it, just tell them you thought you'd make yours a little more personalized!
06-03-2013, 05:46 AM
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Sorry, my crystal ball is in for a tune up!
It really is hard to know how it may or may not affect your overall result.
A photo could help make the feedback you will get more relevant to your concern.
It may not make a difference ... and the end result will be smaller.
(sashings will be smaller now too).
Or it could make a HUGE difference ... depending on how the blocks go together.
It really is hard to know how it may or may not affect your overall result.
A photo could help make the feedback you will get more relevant to your concern.
It may not make a difference ... and the end result will be smaller.
(sashings will be smaller now too).
Or it could make a HUGE difference ... depending on how the blocks go together.
06-03-2013, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Sorry, my crystal ball is in for a tune up!
It really is hard to know how it may or may not affect your overall result.
A photo could help make the feedback you will get more relevant to your concern.
It may not make a difference ... and the end result will be smaller.
(sashings will be smaller now too).
Or it could make a HUGE difference ... depending on how the blocks go together.
It really is hard to know how it may or may not affect your overall result.
A photo could help make the feedback you will get more relevant to your concern.
It may not make a difference ... and the end result will be smaller.
(sashings will be smaller now too).
Or it could make a HUGE difference ... depending on how the blocks go together.
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06-03-2013, 07:39 AM
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There is even a pattern where the points on all the stars are purposely NOT pointed but cut off in the seam allowances.
So, just let it go, have a chuckle, call it a design decision, and know better for next time.
So, just let it go, have a chuckle, call it a design decision, and know better for next time.
06-03-2013, 10:03 AM
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