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08-15-2019, 08:58 AM

#31

gramma nancy

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Be sure to post a pic when the quilt is finished!

08-15-2019, 09:46 AM

#32

stillvnu

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I would put a border around both blocks and then trim them down to the exact size needed (upsize blocks) … good luck!

08-16-2019, 08:42 PM

#33

Oksewnsew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by osewme

That's what I am planning to do but trimming is going to be such a pain without a square ruler that size. I was so hoping to be able to use my 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" ruler for trimming all those blocks.

An easy way I've found when I need to 'match' blocks is trim the least inconspicuous side(s). Take your 12 1/2" sq, use painters or embroidery tape and mark on for 12 1/4". Then lay it on top of the blk to be trimmed with the taped edges on the 2 edges Not to trim back to 12 1/4"...You only have to trim 2 sides that way. You get it all set together it will be fine. Hope that gives you an idea. I've used it that way several times and have no problems.

Last edited by QuiltnNan; 08-17-2019 at 02:57 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps