Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Trimming blocks??? >
  • Trimming blocks???

  • Trimming blocks???

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 07-23-2010, 01:13 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Nov 2009
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 1,991
    Default

    I have two sets of vintage Monkey Wrench blocks that vary in size from 8 1/2" to 9 1/4". Should I trim all to 8 1/2" and risk chopping off points or should I just even them up a little, retaining all points and sew on a frame and then trim all blocks to the same size. These blocks were originally cut with scissors using cardboard templates and are just not square enough to proceed. Even though I have heavily starched them, some are still a little wonky but they are charming and special to me as they contain scraps from my childhood. Looking at them, I can see my 4-H blouse, mom`s apron and the curtains from the camper to name just a few. I plan to make two quilts, one for my sister and one to keep. As these quilts will always be special, I`d like to do the best that I can with them and I know these blocks need to end up the same size.
    Shelbie is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 01:14 PM
      #2  
    Administrator
     
    patricej's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2006
    Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
    Posts: 9,133
    Default

    i would frame them and then trim to one size.
    patricej is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 01:17 PM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    dakotamaid's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2009
    Location: South central Nebraska, US
    Posts: 5,367
    Default

    Originally Posted by PatriceJ
    i would frame them and then trim to one size.
    Ditto, you would be surprised how little a difference you really notice once the quilt is done. :-D
    dakotamaid is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 01:17 PM
      #4  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Nov 2007
    Location: SW Iowa
    Posts: 32,855
    Default

    I would put a border around them and than pick a size that works and square them off. They sound special. What a great memory quilt.
    littlehud is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 01:39 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: Centerville, WA
    Posts: 1,254
    Default

    I would also frame them & then square to one size.
    Halo is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 03:51 PM
      #6  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Idaho
    Posts: 11,375
    Default

    I would do the same thing, it would drive me crazy to cut the points off.
    Sadiemae is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 04:20 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Nov 2009
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 1,991
    Default

    Thank-you for your advice. I thought that the frame idea would be the most accurate but I wanted to make sure. Now I just have to decide whether to use the same fabric and colour for each frame or use a variety. I'll probably end up trying a few different possibilities and making the one for my sister quite different from mine. I'll try to get a picture posted when I finish. I do appreciate the advice and tips from the quilters on this board.
    Shelbie is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 04:30 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    franie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: SW Iowa
    Posts: 6,550
    Default

    I would also put coping strips on them (frame) and then square them all to one size. You will have to put the coping strips at least 1 1/4" or more to get them all to have decent coping strips.
    franie is offline  
    Old 07-23-2010, 05:30 PM
      #9  
    Senior Member
     
    pstoner's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Solon, Iowa
    Posts: 860
    Default

    Originally Posted by PatriceJ
    i would frame them and then trim to one size.
    Exactly what I would do also
    pstoner is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Susan7639
    Main
    18
    05-08-2015 11:41 AM
    Blackberry
    Main
    92
    04-12-2011 05:06 AM
    julie777
    Main
    11
    11-17-2010 06:24 AM
    LucyInTheSky
    Main
    34
    09-28-2010 06:47 PM
    blzzrdqueen
    Main
    6
    04-09-2009 03:41 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter