Template mistake
#1
Template mistake
I am working on my first quilt with templates. I cut out the templates and then cut out the fabric from them directly -without adding 1/4" around the shapes. So, since all the shapes consistently lack that 1/4" will the block still work and just be smaller than planned or should i scrap everyhing and start over?
Thanks for your wisdom and advice Quilting Board!
Thanks for your wisdom and advice Quilting Board!
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HOME is SE Missouri
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most templates have the seam allowence added but even if they don't as long as they are all cut the same your quilt will go together fine you can just make a few more if you need your quilt bigger if you don't have more of the fabric just add a border it will work out fine don't scrap anything.good luck
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 314
It depends on what block it is. If it's a 9-patch, for instance, where every piece is the same size to begin with, you'll just have a smaller block. If it's something more complicated, you may have to cut some pieces over again. To take just a simple example, let's say you are doing a 4-patch that should finish at 12". It consists of two squares cut 6.5" (finish at 6") alternating with four patches. The four patch squares should be cut at 3.5".
Instead, though, you have two squares cut 6", which will now finish at 5.5". You four patch squares were cut 3", so they will now finish at 2.5" each, resulting in a square that's 5" finished. That won't match up with your other two squares, so you'll have to cut them smaller.
I'd suggest making one block from the patches you have cut and see how it goes together. Then you'll know for sure whether it's going to work or not.
Instead, though, you have two squares cut 6", which will now finish at 5.5". You four patch squares were cut 3", so they will now finish at 2.5" each, resulting in a square that's 5" finished. That won't match up with your other two squares, so you'll have to cut them smaller.
I'd suggest making one block from the patches you have cut and see how it goes together. Then you'll know for sure whether it's going to work or not.
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