Originally Posted by My time (Post 7196994)

I received Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler 50 Quilt Blocks with stories from history. I made 42 of the blocks from this book with great success. Is this the book you are referring to?

Originally Posted by My time (Post 7196994)

I received Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler 50 Quilt Blocks with stories from history. I made 42 of the blocks from this book with great success. Is this the book you are referring to?

Originally Posted by Maureen NJ (Post 7196486)

I did a beautiful sampler quilt called Patriots in Petticoats. Some blocks used 1/8th pieces and I have vowed to switch out the blocks if I ever come across that again in a quilt. It was a pain!!

Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter (Post 7196222)

For HST I do as others do and measure up and trim. I think we are missing the point here however with her question as while there may be some HST in the quilt there are other blocks that use the 1/8" increment measurement. Personally I have not made blocks using 1/8" increment measurements other than I frequently use 3/8" seam allowance on my bindings because that is the width of my presser foot. Typically, quilting and patterns don't use 1/8" increments.

If I were doing this quilt I would more than likely follow the pattern and tediously cut out the pieces as the pattern maker has directed. She probably did this for a reason that isn't readily apparent to all of us. I think if you don't, you will more than likely run into fitting blocks together problems far greater than the aggravation of measuring 1/8". I would mark my ruler with a thin strip of painters tape so I could readily find my measurement especially if a particular measurement was used frequently. It shouldn't be that much more difficult to cut something 3 7/8" than 4 if your lines are clear when measuring. Take your time and enjoy the journey. Think of how much you are going to cherish the quilt when it's done.