Do You Make A Sample Square ?
#41
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.
#44
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
#47
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.
#48
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.
#50
Originally Posted by Quilt Fan
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
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