Squaring up Blocks Question
#21
Thank you for the chuckle. Too true. There has to be a reason, so before I start cutting away on something I know that I should think it through. Too many times I have had to redo blocks, or Frankenstein them back together because I thought I knew more than the ruler. I have even had to go through the waste bin and retrive scraps to sew back together.
#22
Originally Posted by Sandra-P
Thank you for the chuckle. Too true. There has to be a reason, so before I start cutting away on something I know that I should think it through. Too many times I have had to redo blocks, or Frankenstein them back together because I thought I knew more than the ruler. I have even had to go through the waste bin and retrive scraps to sew back together.
My final thought for today... "BE ONE WITH THE RULER!"
#23
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I have been asked time and time again how big my quilt will be. My answer: It will be what it will be. With the exception of the blocks in the swaps, I have NEVER finished a quilt to a given size and I admire anyone who manages that feat.
#24
I never measure my finished size of a quilt. I assume it to be close to what the pattern says it should be. I always think to measure it but, I decide it really doesn't matter. If it is for our bed, if it fits it is okay, if I give it away I don't worry about it.
#25
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i mark my template squares diagonally with either marking tape (that skinny stuff in horrible neon colors) or thin magic marker. then i can center up the blocks and see what needs to be trimmed and be sure it will end up centered evenly. david made me a full set of plastic squares from home depot plastic, in sizes 4.5 up to 12.5. i marked every one diagonally. all i do with them is center blocks up for trimming. but you can mark any store-bought plastic square ruler.
#27
Originally Posted by jljack
It if says 12" finished blocks, then the block should measure 12 1/2" square. It should state clearly in the instructions. Finished or unfinished dimensions are always given.
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I you have a wonky block or one that is a tad too small. Iron it on freezer paper and square up the freezer paper to the exact size you need. It works. Here is a link to see pictures:
http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransso...g-block-c.html
http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransso...g-block-c.html
#30
Originally Posted by Sandra-P
Thank you for all the advice. Good tips. The blocks are squared and trimmed and ready to be sewn togther today.
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