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Old 12-07-2009, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by littlehud
I have a double Irish chain that is a king size. I did have to increase the size of the blocks for it to work right.
what size did you use?
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when I do a king size I usually make the pattern fit the top of the bed, and whatever hangs over is border it seems to help with the scale issue.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
You might consider graphing it or EQing it to get the design to come out right for the size quilt you want to make it.
what program do you recomend? im working with a note book and pencil! cavewoman tools :lol:
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Originally Posted by deranged_damsel
Originally Posted by bearisgray
You might consider graphing it or EQing it to get the design to come out right for the size quilt you want to make it.
what program do you recomend? im working with a note book and pencil! cavewoman tools :lol:
I use graph paper and pencil -
If one doesn't want to redraw the lines over and over - make one grid - and then make copies of that to color in.
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How about just putting a border or two.
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