Do you usually make a test block before making your quilts?
#57
I normally do one or a couple of blocks before committing myslef to cutting it all up. I noramlly do make it from the fabric I plan to use and if the blocks turn out I use them in the quilt. Very seldom do I make it from other fabric but I might if I am making something challenging.
#58
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I haven't gotten into anything too intricate, so I usually just jump in with both feet. When I get to more complex things I probably will make test blocks, if that ever happens. I seem to love quick and simple.
#59
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I made the mistake of cutting out all my blocks ONCE!!! and there was an error in the pattern. Soooo now I make one block to see if it comes out right and then I go on and finish cutting the rest of the blocks
#60
Yes, I do. I've screwed up too many times to take chances - even after many years of quilting. And I do the test block from the actual fabric (though the idea of Chrismtas fabric is very a good!) so if the fabrics need to be repositioned, I can see it early on in the project. The only time I don't is when I've done a particular pattern before and know it works.
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