Do You Make A Sample Square ?

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11-23-2010, 09:44 AM

#41

sheila bee

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Originally Posted by quiltmaker

I always do a sample block/s so I can determine whether I like the colors and look of what my quilt will be when finished. It saves a lot of frustration/heartache if I decide I don't like it.

ditto !!!! been there done the frustration and headache thing....

11-23-2010, 09:46 AM

#42

DonnaB

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Originally Posted by eparys

I do but not for size. I do it to decide how to press seams - especially in a complicated block.

That's a terrific idea...

11-23-2010, 10:15 AM

#43

franie

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Yes, I test before I completely cut out for a quilt.

11-23-2010, 11:27 AM

#44

Quilt Fan

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I make sample blocks just for insurance. Tried one this week and using a scant quarter inch the block was too big. Using a real 1/4 inch the block was perfect. I have a friend who makes all sample blocks with Christmas fabric. The orphan blocks go together nicely with the common fabric. Quilt Fan

11-23-2010, 01:31 PM

#45

sunshine_1950

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I make one of Christmas fabric, after a while I have a Sampler.

11-23-2010, 01:48 PM

#46

Olivia's Grammy

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Not as often as I should. Usually I think of it after I have cut all the bits and pieces out. Kind of late then if it doesn't work, huh? :lol:

11-23-2010, 03:01 PM

#47

patdesign

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I draw it out full size on graph paper and use colored pencils to get the gist of how the colors will go together (usually have fabrics in mind so I will color copy those), then cut out the pieces and glue them into a full size block using a glue stick. Once I like what I see, I will cut and I use the colored paper sample as a reminder when I first start piecing just to make sure I am doing it correctly.

11-23-2010, 04:32 PM

#48

jitkaau

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I should have for my last quilt - followed the pattern blindly; ran out of one type of material - only to find that I had to square down the flying geese blocks. That meant I ran out of material and wasted tons of it by cutting the blocks to half their size. It has put me off trying to finish.