I'm trying to make some swap blocks that are 12.5 inches. I have two started. The charms I bought are batik. My partner for the swap wants batik. So , I thought ...COOL! I have charms. I was trying to something besides a 9 patch or DP9 block. FRUSTRATED NEWBIE>>>>> :?

What happened? Why are you sorry?

Finished two blocks that look awesome , but they are not 12.5 inches . :roll:

Some easy patterns that you might try are scrappy: shoofly, broken dishes, pinwheels, prairie queen. You might like the outcome if you choose a background color, like cream or white on white, to use and then pull from the charms for everything else. Have you looked thru quilterscache? They have tons of blocks to look at. You can even search thru by size. Good luck! You can do it!

I will look those up ASAP! Thanks!

Yes you can! And I love your Avatar. If you ever have the chance could you post it for us to see?? :D:D

Well, let's see. I'm assuming you have 5" charms. You could cut them into four smaller squares of 2.5" so they finish at 2", and you could go scrappy with six squares across and six down and alternate with black, which usually makes batiks pop.

Give it some time, some design idea will come to you!

Still not sure why your blocks are not measuring correctly. Did you start with a block that should measure 12.5", but you're coming up short? In that case it could be the 1/4" seam allowance that is the problem. Or do you have a block that measures something other than 12.5" and you want to convert it? More information is needed.

Post My avatar ?

I love this quilt.... that's why it's hard to make "certain size blocks" for me... i go all artsy and start having too much fun!!!! Super job...

the charm pack is 5 inch blocks.

Your avatar quilt is beautiful !! :-)

Ditto!

You should have a lot of options with a 5 inch block... don't worry you'll figure it out soon.

If the block is too small, could you not put a frame around it to bring it up to size? Maybe I'm not reading correctly.

Oh, so the problem is that you need to find a block that can use the 5" charm squares in an efficient manner?

If you want really simple, you can do an uneven 9-patch. That way, you only have to cut some of the charm squares and the blocks can be set off with a plain alternating block or sashing.

Thank you for posting it!!!!!!!!! It's so beautiful!!! Very artistic :D:D

YES , please give me some ideas .

Thanks so much ! I could have probably done another top like the avatar in the same amount of time it is taking me to do blocks......... :D :shock:

I am a newbie too, and I am horrible at sizing blocks. I know how frustrating that can be. The good news is you are super creative, so you have tons to fall back on.

your avatar is gorgeous kimscruzer!

I love your avatar ! Is there a pattern ? I would love to do this for my mom for Mother's Day.

Beautiful!!!!!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Here is what I came up with......two are abit larger than 12.5 , but I would rather be a little larger than smaller. :-D

Those blocks look great.

Love your avatar.

Wow those look great! Especiallly like the one on the left.

I Absolutely LOVE the Avitar quilt! hat a talent! I know as a newbie, I have had some issues, too. I have seen some real cute tutorials on Missiouri Quilt Company..........just glance around there one day and see some cute ideas! Good luck.......keep up the great work!! :lol:

beautiful quilt. So nice and bright.

I'm also in the group. It is hard to figure out the finish block.

Love your avatar too! And of the three blocks you showed, all are pretty, but I really like the one on the left. Good luck.

Ditto :thumbup:

your avatar is very pretty. Of your blocks I like the top right block.

Love your avatar. Is that your design or a pattern?

I agree - I wanted to find easy swap blocks and found lots on quilters cache - search under (finished) size to make your search faster.

Avatar is great. Makes me happy.

Your blocks turned out beautifully....the recipient will be very pleased I'm sure.

it's easy to just add a border to your blocks to make them bigger to equal the 12.5"

Love your avatar, great job!