? on Downsizing a Block
07-12-2009, 05:31 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I wanted to incorporate the following block into a quilt I am doing but it means I would have to make it much smaller. I wanted to use these as the 4 corners on the outer border on a quilt (Thimbleberries - Saw Tooth Nine Patch). Do you think this is possible???
Here's the block I want to use:
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/Carpe...uareBlock.html
I wanted to incorporate the following block into a quilt I am doing but it means I would have to make it much smaller. I wanted to use these as the 4 corners on the outer border on a quilt (Thimbleberries - Saw Tooth Nine Patch). Do you think this is possible???
Here's the block I want to use:
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/Carpe...uareBlock.html
07-12-2009, 05:40 PM
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I would shrink it... draw it to scale, then shrink it on a photocopier until it gets to the size you want.
Easier to draw it in EQ and then print out a 7" block, but I'm at work and EQ is at home. :-)
Someone else may be able to whip it up for you.
Easier to draw it in EQ and then print out a 7" block, but I'm at work and EQ is at home. :-)
Someone else may be able to whip it up for you.
07-12-2009, 05:44 PM
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The other blocks in the pattern are only 6-1/2. I just thought an 11 inch block in each corner (hence, an 11" border) was a bit much.... May I should wait to assemble the rest of it and then see what it looks like?
Do others use blocks in a quilt based on the name of the block for sentimetal reasons or am I reading WAY too much into this....lol?
Do others use blocks in a quilt based on the name of the block for sentimetal reasons or am I reading WAY too much into this....lol?
07-12-2009, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueChicken
Easier to draw it in EQ and then print out a 7" block, but I'm at work and EQ is at home. :-)
07-12-2009, 05:49 PM
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I like blocks that have names with meaning, but then I'm a bit soppy sometimes! LOL
It still has to look good though, the name isn't everything. ;-)
EQ can print a block of any dimension you tell it to. And that way there's no math involved, or errors. The reason I would shrink rather than removing a layer or two is that it can change the whole appearance of a block if you start taking bits off.
Having said that, depending on the measurements you may end up with some odd bits, like having to cut strips at 1 6/8" or something silly. I know some people avoid too small fractions, they're hard to get right.
It still has to look good though, the name isn't everything. ;-)
EQ can print a block of any dimension you tell it to. And that way there's no math involved, or errors. The reason I would shrink rather than removing a layer or two is that it can change the whole appearance of a block if you start taking bits off.
Having said that, depending on the measurements you may end up with some odd bits, like having to cut strips at 1 6/8" or something silly. I know some people avoid too small fractions, they're hard to get right.
07-12-2009, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueChicken
I like blocks that have names with meaning, but then I'm a bit soppy sometimes! LOL
It still has to look good though, the name isn't everything. ;-)
It still has to look good though, the name isn't everything. ;-)
The saw tooth design is killin me! I have 28 done and need 264! Heaven help me! Triangle, points and I are not the best of friends. Boy the things you do for loved ones!
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