When the blocks aren't perfect
08-09-2010, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by klgreene
I would square them up, for what you have done, then make pinwheels by taking two fabrics face to face, the size of the square you want, sew 1/4 completely around all four sides. Then cut corner to corner on the diagonal. then take that 1/2 triangle and cut it corner to middle of the long edge. It's so easy, I just hope I explained it so you can understand. I'm planning on doing a pin wheel soon, but have so many others I have to get done first.
This whole thread has been a learning experience.
08-09-2010, 01:51 PM
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if I need to square up from the middle. I find the sz I need. I take a pc of template plastic, cut it to that sz. Take a ruler & a fine sharpie marker, draw a line from corner to corner(diagonals). center it over your block middle, carefully place your ruler on top, & rotary trim away the small edges.save the template to reuse or recut!I know you can square up from your rulers, but I find it MUCH HARDER
08-09-2010, 02:34 PM
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A square up ruler has the diagonal line marked on it. You just line up one corner of your block at the size you want, make sure your seam line is on the diagonal line of the ruler and cut your block to size. One step - easy peasy - HST nice and square with seam going corner to corner.
08-09-2010, 08:03 PM
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Looking at you blocks I looks like you have not pressed as you go properly. I have had that problem with other peoples blocks as well as my own. that is one reason why they are not right. Also check that you have a 1/4 seam, if this is nor right it also will make your block uneven. if you do not have a 1/4 foot measure 1/4inch from your need and put a piece of tape on that line and allow the fabric to follow along that edge. but always press, not iron( do not move the iron) you may have to unpick and start again--Sorry.
08-09-2010, 08:52 PM
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Okay I am also a new beginner and working on my first baby quilt.
My blocks have embroideried line work zoo animals it is a scrappy log cabin design.They are not the same size either. How do I square them up? Do I just cut the squares all the same size all the way around the block or what?I have a really wide ruler.
I don't want to have to rip them all apart (again):)
My blocks have embroideried line work zoo animals it is a scrappy log cabin design.They are not the same size either. How do I square them up? Do I just cut the squares all the same size all the way around the block or what?I have a really wide ruler.
I don't want to have to rip them all apart (again):)
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