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Rose Bagwell 02-27-2011 05:31 PM

Press the blocks first, then cut them all to the smallest size you have.. This would be yours easiest way to go. Nice looking blocks. Let us see your finished project.

nana4baj 02-27-2011 05:33 PM

I am like you, my blocks never come out the right size, I guess I don't measure right, or my pressure foot is not a
1/4 inch. But I just cut them down or put them in a pile and when I have enough of that size i make a sampler quilt........

Originally Posted by tutt
Thanks for the advice. I hope this works out, I'll post when finished! I knew I could count on getting fast and goodhelp from y'all.

:thumbup:

alaskasunshine 02-27-2011 05:41 PM

Relax :thumbup:
I would square up the smallest blocks too. Then PRESS don't iron. If you iron you will distort the blocks since they are on the bias. I think your blocks turned into a quilt will be gorgeous, really just relax and go slowly. It'll be wonderful when you get over the hump.

Rose L 02-27-2011 05:42 PM

Love the fabrics you chose for this block! I've been quilting for years and I still come up with a block or two in every quilt that isn't the perfect size. You'll learn to punt ;)

#1piecemaker 02-27-2011 05:50 PM

By all means,even it up. It is gonna look so pretty when it's finished.

Katiequiltsalot 02-27-2011 05:50 PM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
sweetie, it was not you..it is all those triangles..was bound to happen...

did you wash your fabric? If not, then you can just measure the smallest and cut them all down..
IF yes, then spray them with water, and BLOCK them out with the iron, then measure the smallest and cut down. You might find that after they are blocked, they won't be so bad! :thumbup:

I agree

G'ma Kay 02-27-2011 06:04 PM

Once you quilt it, it'll look great anyway. Don't fret over little glitches, learn from them and move on.

firecrackerpam 02-27-2011 06:13 PM

Isn't this the greatest board? All the great tips and support? We've all been there and some of us have had that very thing happen. Your quilt will be beautiful, square them up and think about the other suggestions as well. At the end of the day it will be gorgeous!

nclauri 02-27-2011 06:17 PM

Square them you will be happy that you did.

Pieceful Quilter 02-27-2011 09:06 PM

Definitely get them squared up before moving forward. If All the blocks are as bright and pretty as the one pictures, it will be worth the time and effort!


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