I really hate to admit that I'm so awful with math that I have to ask for help for measurements....BUT I NEED HELP!
My pattern will be the disappearing nine patch... and I need my blocks to be unfinished 12 1/2. What size would I need to cut my patches? Should I cut them 5', and then square up/cut my block to size? Thanks for your help! |
Each block in the 9 patch is cut 4 1/2" :D:D:D
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The problem is to get a D9P to come out exactly 12 1/2 you have to start with a really odd measurement that's nearly impossible to cut. Unless it's for a swap of some kind just let the blocks be the size they want to be.
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Yip!
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Originally Posted by amma
Each block in the 9 patch is cut 4 1/2" :D:D:D
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Yep, sorry, forgot to mention the blocks were for a swap..
I guess I should go large and cut down. Thanks everyone! |
Working on one right now. Each square is 4 1/2 inches
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If you go large and cut down, be careful that you cut the same amounts from each side of your blocks or it will look like it is a little "off". Good luck with it!
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If you wanted it to end up "unfinished" at approximately 12.5 inches, you might try cutting the pieces like in the attached drawing.
Cut four 4.5 inch squares Cut four 4.5 x 6 inch rectangles Cut one 5 inch square A bit of an adaptation, but I think it would work. |
I'm with Scissor Queen. Sometimes things want to be what they want to be. I won't stand in the way. LOL
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Personally I'd start out with 5" or squares then when I was all done I'd square it up to 12 1/2" That way there's no odd shaped blocks that you have to worry about them being turned the right way.
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