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    Old 04-07-2012, 09:39 AM
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    Thank you for this info. The more we save on quilting tools, the more we can spend on fabric.
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    Old 04-07-2012, 11:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
    Now, measure them at home with a tape measure and make sure they are accurate! Reason..saw blades can move, and depending on where he cut, it could be off by a 1/8th or more!
    Originally Posted by LORNAD
    Yes, I had some cut and did not measure them when I got home. Started a quilt using them and my sizes were all off. Couldn't figure out why until I measured the square I had cut. So check in the store before you leave.

    Better to measure before you pay ... if not right, have them do it again.
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    Old 04-07-2012, 11:42 AM
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    Just wondering, wouldn't you want an extra 1/2" for seams, like 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch""
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    Old 04-07-2012, 03:53 PM
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    Excellent idea. Thanks so much for sharing that information with us.
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    Old 04-07-2012, 04:36 PM
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    Thanks for the information! I'm a beginning quilter and had not heard of doing this. I think I'll check and see if they can do 6 1/2" and 2 1/2" for me. I've already purchased the 8 1/2. Happy Easter.
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    Old 04-07-2012, 04:42 PM
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    A couple of years ago I have two plastic pieces cut; I think one was 16 l/2 and I'm not sure about the other. I used them for squaring up blocks. Worked great. I think I got them from Lowes.
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    Old 04-07-2012, 05:25 PM
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    My across the street neighbor and I went together over a year ago and had squares that each needed cut from a large sheet, we each got about a half dozen squares, and I came home with the scraps. We got all this for less than I had paid for one 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch square on sale at Hobby Lobby. All were cut exactly to the dimensions we requested.
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    Old 04-07-2012, 07:15 PM
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    What a wonderful tip! Thank you so much for sharing it!
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    Old 04-10-2012, 12:43 PM
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    Great question about 5 x 5 measurement. I already had the 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 with the Fons and Porter pack that had several other pieces (40% off at Jo Ann's) however, I wanted an exact 5 x 5 to Fussy Cut to use with some charm packs and make the disappearing 9 patches for quilts that required charm packs. I really love that pattern because it changes whenever you move the squares around. Couldn't find and 5 x 5 or 4 x 4. Hope that explains it for you.
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