I made a block and it's a little off, as in the inner square is a little wonky. I would redo it, but I really like it the way it turned out, but it's for a swap, so I'm not sure. any opinions? Just an add, the actual block is the correct size (12.5 x12.5) it is the starting inner piece that is a little off

Coming from a hostess, my opinion would be keep it for yourself and make a new one.. After my swap I got quite a few, not-so-happy, swappers that felt that what they rec'd should of been perfect.. But that's just from my experience..

if it was for me, Id love it.. the wonky-er the better..

Sorry Im no help..

yes you are a help, I don't want to post the picture in case the person getting it sees it. even if I redo , it would be from the same fabric

Could this help? She has a tutorial to make a block bigger too.

http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com...g-Starch-.aspx

I may be kind of anal, but I would redo it. Just me...

I agree with the first comment- you like it a little off, so keep that one for yourself. Make another one to give away.

Thats why I don't do swaps because not only am I NOT perfect, but neither are the swappers that expect perfection!

Good luck with whatever you choose!

it is disappointing for one to get a swap block that is not near perfect in its workmanship. What would be your reaction if every one you got did not meet the size requirements and were nearly impossible to put into a quilt.
Do it over and correct the errors.

I also think you are a help to the original poster. Some people are more fussy than others.
I also love wonky but I'm not in the swap :D

k I think I will make another block and send her both blocks, that way she doesnt have to use the wonky one if she doesn't like it.

Good idea but c'mon lets face it no one is perfect and if anyone is really expecting perfection when it comes to a swap I think they are being very UNrealistic.. Its a swap.. beginner AND expert quilters join in, no one in any level can be excluded.. Plus the joy of joining one is being surprised.. Seriously if the swapper IS expecting perfection she/he should make their own ..

But hey that just my opinion and I'm a rebel..

I messed up a block on my last swap, a quilters cache paper pieced windmill, so I made 2 more, and sent all 3, with a note explaining what happened, and telling her to use/not as she sees fit. She pmed me a lovely note, she loved the incorrect one more than the correct ones.Hope this helps in some way.

I agree, swaps are open to all even beginners. If they want perfect let them make their own. I love to get any block, because they are usually made with love, so wonky or not I love them.

no one is perfect, and the swaps are open to all skill levels, i think it is very sad that anyone would participate in a block swap and then complain to the hostess about blocks not as perfect as they think they should be...how rude! ranks right up there with complaining that you used walmart fabric instead of quilt shop fabric.
you should do your best and use the best quality fabric you can afford and
THAT SHOULD BE ENOUGH! if you are happy with the block i think you should use it.

If it is in the MIDDLE of the block what does it matter as long as the finished size is correct. People that swap should remember that not all "swappers" are expert sewers, that is how many gain confidence and skills, by doing. Swappers should be aware "considerate" of the people that want to enjoy the experience of swapping and are doing their best. I joined the siggy swap (my first) and only realized after sending my blocks off, I was supposed to heat set the signatures. Only from reading on the board afterwards was I aware of this. I would maybe try one more and if I couldn't do better than the first try, I would still send it on. We learn by doing. Stepping off of my soap box now...

You never know if one of the quilt police receive it! Too risky. I haven't tried the starch method but I would not send that block if you are questioning it.

To me, the biggest issue on a swapped block is WHERE is it off? If the block doesn't meet the size requirements then don't send it. If you have something that is not perfect on an inner piece of the block but it is square and correct size the question becomes if the error is really obvious.

I must be the quilting police. I'm an absolute beginner and don't know how to deal with blocks that aren't big enough or square. On that same note, I always try to send the best block I am capable of making. Sometimes that means making a second block (it may or may not be the same pattern) and sending both.

{quote}"On that same note, I always try to send the best block I am capable of making."

I actually like the block that is a little wonky (I just think it looks cool)over the second one that I did that was correct, They both are square and to size for the swap, so I am going to send her both and she can use both if she'd like, or use the one she likes best lol

Maybe the question to ask oneself is:

How would I feel about receiving this block?

k my swap partner has received her blocks now so I can post a picture of my wonky one lol

LOL, I just finished a quilt for my FIL for his bday (which is today) and I purposely made every center "wonky" to use your term. I purposely sewed over the points on my center square.

I LOVE it, do you think it means "I'm" a little wonky?

love the fabric choices

Since you posted about the block here, it seems you have some misgivings about sending it on. In that case, for your own peace of mind, I would redo it. Then you can put it out of your mind and know you sent your best to your swap partner.