Do you usually make a test block before making your quilts?
#21
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It depends.
If the block is an involved patter, has a combination where I can't easily add the math, or has inset seams, then yes.
If taking direction from a magazine pattern that has strip piecing instructions, I want to know that I won't miscut my stash in case I don't test their instructions on a test piece.
If I am not sure about my color choices, it is a good idea to see the block made up.
If the block is an involved patter, has a combination where I can't easily add the math, or has inset seams, then yes.
If taking direction from a magazine pattern that has strip piecing instructions, I want to know that I won't miscut my stash in case I don't test their instructions on a test piece.
If I am not sure about my color choices, it is a good idea to see the block made up.
#24
Yes.I'd rather have a block that for whatever reason I don't care for, than a whole quilt cut out....& a quilt I don't like.Started doing sample blocks yrs ago after realizing there's no way I'll make a K/Q size quilt out of blocks I hate.But, that's just me.BTW....I have enough blocks to whip out a table runner or wall quilt from samples.Works for me.
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