Need help with layout of quilt squares
11-03-2016, 12:45 PM
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Need help with layout of quilt squares
Hi everyone... I sure hope someone can give me some ideas. I have the cutest fabric from Suzy's Zoo, The Great Outdoors. I have fussy cut the squares because they are so cute. I have framed each one and now I want to join them with a lattice. These squares range in sizes from 8X5 to 3 X5 and everything in between. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I should do the layout. I also have to incorporate a couple larger panels for the embroidery for the name, dob, and other vitals. I do have a couple of pictures. Just not sure how to post them. Thanks for all of your help
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11-03-2016, 01:07 PM
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I graphed out my first one and then flew by the seat of my pants for the others. I basically just started building blocks by laying out the main ones (the ones you have completed) and then measuring sizes to connect taking into account where you could make bigger blocks. You don't have to have continuous seams but it helps to think through the order so you don't have to do too many Y seams.
11-03-2016, 02:26 PM
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Gerri....Thanks.. you know I did that with a quilt I made with embroidered blocks... all were about sisters and all were different sizes... I might have to go back and look at what I did. Thanks
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11-03-2016, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by luvspaper
I graphed out my first one and then flew by the seat of my pants for the others. I basically just started building blocks by laying out the main ones (the ones you have completed) and then measuring sizes to connect taking into account where you could make bigger blocks. You don't have to have continuous seams but it helps to think through the order so you don't have to do too many Y seams.
11-03-2016, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I think I would try and pad out all the squares to the largest one (8X5?) by combining smaller ones or adding contrasting fabrics. When they are all the same size you can easily add the sashing.
11-03-2016, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I think I would try and pad out all the squares to the largest one (8X5?) by combining smaller ones or adding contrasting fabrics. When they are all the same size you can easily add the sashing.
11-03-2016, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Shander
Where are you from in Michigan??? I was born and raise in Montcalm county, NE of Grand Rapids. I don't know how I ended up down in the south, but I think I am ready to head for home... LOL
11-03-2016, 11:15 PM
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Take blocks and make the in sizes tha have common multiples such as 3, 6, 9 and make 4 patches that measure 3" sq
and make all blocks equal 9" and put the together in rows. I really like the effect of this
and make all blocks equal 9" and put the together in rows. I really like the effect of this
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