Your blocks look great to me. Just be careful to keep even seam allowances. I still struggle with "scant" 1/4" seams. It gets better with practice. I love your bright colorful blocks. Be sure to post a photo of the finished quilt.

They sure look a lot better than some of the ones I've done. I think they look good. Keep at it. Love the colors you have used.

Really pretty blocks

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE, I finally did it! Not exactly sure what changes I made this time but all of my points are intact with room for a 1/4" seam. It took me a really long time to finish it because I was extra careful.

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm on to the next one! :thumbup:

It's great to practice to get your skills down pat but if you only put blocks in a quilt that are absolutely perfect you may give up. Just stay at it and you will get better. No one starts out perfect. Great to look back and see how much you have improved.

So glad you got it figured out. I have enjoyed all the helpful hints you've received.

A hint that works well for me...when you have to sew 1/8" seams...sew it twice...1/8" seams are prone to fray out...sewing that seam twice makes it stronger, so seldom does it fray. Beautiful blocks. I'd make your practice blocks into a donation quilt or utility quilt...don't waste them.

Can you possibly trim the blocks so there is an even seam allowance on all sides - maybe it will only be 1/8, but it will be easier to save the points if it's even on all sides.... good luck!

Congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it? These blocks are gorgeous, cant' wait to see the finished quilt.

I usually make one practice block. Your blocks look great.

Lynn

It will look fine. Please post when finished

I think your blocks could easily NOT be test blocks but the real deal. Thanks for the link, too. BTW... did you notice the points on the link aren't perfect either? :D Just sayin'........

what's wrong with them?

Points were too close to the edge. When I add sashing I'm going to lose a few points. I might take the first few apart and redo. Not quite sure yet.

The next 2 blocks were awesome!! Slow and easy is my new motto. :o

This is just from my experience. Make sure when sewing your pieces together when you get to the end you are not curving off a little at the end. I have taught my granddaughters to piece, and it is so easy to just sew less of a quarter inch at the very end. Also you could cut the outside pieces just a little bigger on that outside piece, so you have more light color outside your points, and then trim them to size.

Read what Holice wrote. I would cut the trianlges bigger and trim to get the 1/4", like amandasgramma said. Both of these suggestions should get you where you want to be.
Blocks are beautiful and the colors too.

I use test blocks for pot holders ! LOL Rowena101

points on blocks
 

Just looking at the pictures it looks like there is 1/4" at the tip of a point but I agree with the lady who suggested making the seams a tad narrowers. Those blocks are beautiful.
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