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I have read and check the pattern of "Warm Wishes" and I did not find any where it tells what size to cut the three "bars" to come up with a six (6) inch finished square. My measurements come up with 2 1/4" x 3" x 2 1/4" to equal a "finished" block of 6 inches. What are you measurements? My main block is a finished 6" block. Thanks Diane
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Originally Posted by dmarina
I have read and check the pattern of "Warm Wishes" and I did not find any where it tells what size to cut the three "bars" to come up with a six (6) inch finished square. My measurements come up with 2 1/4" x 3" x 2 1/4" to equal a "finished" block of 6 inches. What are you measurements? My main block is a finished 6" block. Thanks Diane
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GrannieAnnie is right, 6.5 x 2.5. The easiest way to do this math is to take the finished size of the block (6), divide by the number of bars (3) which gives you the finished size of each bar, and know then you have to add a half-inch to each bar for the cut size of each bar.
OOPS!!! That's right if all three bars are the same size, but check these directions and see that the middle one is wider (as mentioned above).
http://www.ashevillequiltguild.org/A...or%20Linus.pdf
OOPS!!! That's right if all three bars are the same size, but check these directions and see that the middle one is wider (as mentioned above).
http://www.ashevillequiltguild.org/A...or%20Linus.pdf
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Whatever pattern you are trying to follow is off a bit.
If the center bar is supposed to be a bit wider, the the two edge bars must be smaller. Start with the center--if you cut it 3" wide, it will be 2 1/2 wide after seaming. That will leave you needing two side bars at the TOTAL finished width of 3 1/2" OR 1 3/4" each. So add a 1/4 all around and you'll now have two edge pieces cut at 2 1/4 in before seaming.
Still 6 1/2 long each for a finished block of 6"
If the center bar is supposed to be a bit wider, the the two edge bars must be smaller. Start with the center--if you cut it 3" wide, it will be 2 1/2 wide after seaming. That will leave you needing two side bars at the TOTAL finished width of 3 1/2" OR 1 3/4" each. So add a 1/4 all around and you'll now have two edge pieces cut at 2 1/4 in before seaming.
Still 6 1/2 long each for a finished block of 6"
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