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07-21-2016, 05:46 AM

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susie-susie-susie

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I recently made a queen sized log cabin quilt for a gift. I made sure each block (6 1/2") was square and the correct size. The finished quilt was exactly square when I finished. I did trim each block as I made the rows--all 196 of them. I was so glad to finish that quilt and gift it to my DGD !
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07-21-2016, 06:33 AM

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AZ Jane

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Harbor Freight has fairly inexpensive 48" aluminum rulers, $5 currently but under $10 when not on sale. Home Depot and Lowe's have a 72" aluminum ruler for under $15. That plus the big 20" square ruler should cover most of all measuring needed for bigger quilts.

07-21-2016, 07:17 AM

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junegerbracht

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy

After quilting I use my giant square ruler (I think it's 20" square) to square up the corners, then I use the same ruler along each side, trimming to join the previous corner cuts. That huge ruler is expensive, but well worth the cost when squaring up quilts.

That's exactly what I do. Love the 20.5 inch square ruler I have - worth every penny.

07-25-2016, 03:55 AM

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redstilettos

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoduck

I haven't used these yet, still working on my first quilt, but they seem like a good idea! I got 2 so I could lay out the quilt and see how all 4 sides would line up.
This is not the exact photo - I got mine from alibaba.com.

What is this little gizmo called?
I am going to check out the video dunster suggested, and probably take my hubby to a hardware store (I won't even have to beg to go there!) and pick up the large square

07-25-2016, 05:05 AM

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117becca

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Just finished a double irish chain and the one block is 25 one inch squares. After I make the block, I press it w/ spray starch. The spray starch makes the block damp and i could tug, pull, stretch, and square it up, too.