What is a "float"when cutting 1/2 blocks?

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08-22-2013, 11:41 PM

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Jan, you are always a great help. I do that but did not know the term. Yes, I always cut setting triangles a bit large because trimming is less toil than being exact.

08-23-2013, 04:31 AM

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Never heard it called "floating" before, but have used the technique cuz I figure it looks better to have a floating point than a cut-off point, especially if it's just a teensy bit of a float. I will have to remember that term. It will make me sound smart, anyway!

08-23-2013, 04:39 AM

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I've heard the term often. Thanks BigSister and Jan. for the demo and explanation. This board is the best.

03-09-2014, 07:06 PM

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Jan, thank you so much. That was most helpful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

This is what "float" looks like.
You can use the same idea when setting a quilt "on point" by cutting the setting triangles larger than needed and trimming a bit after the whole top is sewn together. Leave enough 'extra' to allow floating of the design.

Jan in VA