Lost my marbles...
1 Attachment(s)
I can't think today,,,,if I use 4 1/2 blocks,how big should the white triangles be with the fold and trim method???
|
If the fold & cut method you are referring to is like making flying geese, then I would assume that your normal formula for 2x4 inch finished FG is cut a rectangle 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 with a square of 2 1/2" for the corner. So I am guessing your squares should be 2 1/2". Someone will post a better method if I am wrong.
|
yep, 2 1/2 inches. just think of half the size of your square. 4 1/2 in half is 2 1/2 (for the corners)
|
Half of 4-1/2" is 2-1/4" . Sorry to but in but, dividing fractions is easy for me.
|
Originally Posted by Jingle
(Post 7910166)
Half of 4-1/2" is 2-1/4" . Sorry to but in but, dividing fractions is easy for me.
|
Phyllis...You are right and it came to me after I asked the question....my mind has been mush since my hubby passed and I have lost my home too,so I'm not functioning the best!!! Thanks all!!
|
Caroline, when I saw the name of your thread I immediately started to chuckle at what it would be. I've been losing my marbles steadily for awhile hahaha! :D
|
1 Attachment(s)
Wouldn't the small square need to be larger than 2 1/4? I'm in a fog too at the moment, but if you used this size, there would be no 1/4" seam allowance at the top. I would be inclined to use at least a 2 1/2" square with the 4 1/2"
[ATTACH=CONFIG]580927[/ATTACH] The blue line is the cutting line. |
Gay, that's what I was thinking, too--that HSTs aren't as simple as "1/2 the size of your square" . They're bigger, usually by 7/8 to 1" bigger, right? I could be way off, here, as math and I aren't friends, and the clock says nearly midnight.
Confusion is never out of the question between my ears. |
If you are still able to attempt quilting after losing your DH and your home, then you are doing well. I would be in a straight jacket somewhere in the back of the asylum.
Marcia |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:45 PM. |