Why when you get a block to go together so easy is it
#1

Always 1/4 inch shy all around. Checked my measurements twice when cutting, checked my 1/4 inch seam with each seam, still came out a perfect 12 instead of 12 1/2. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroowwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllll
#7

Originally Posted by mimisharon
Always 1/4 inch shy all around. Checked my measurements twice when cutting, checked my 1/4 inch seam with each seam, still came out a perfect 12 instead of 12 1/2. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroowwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllll
The best way to check is to cut three pieces of fabric at 2 1/2 inches. Sew each one together, press open, then measure both the seam and the entire piece. It should come out exactly 6 inches square. If not, why? Hope this helps.
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MimiSharon, I appreciate you asking this question. I can make 4 blocks all come out the same but that darn 5th block comes out different!! Either 1/4 inch bigger or a 1/4 inch smaller. I've always blamed it on quilting gremlins. Now I know some things to try. Thanks everyone.
#9
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What block was it?
there are a couple things that come to mind..
the more seams you have in the block..the smaller it may get..Think about the smidge you loose with every seam..
sometimes it is the thinkness of the thread..so the scant 1/4" is the best way to go..
i see that was answered above..tiffany has it..
there are a couple things that come to mind..
the more seams you have in the block..the smaller it may get..Think about the smidge you loose with every seam..
sometimes it is the thinkness of the thread..so the scant 1/4" is the best way to go..
i see that was answered above..tiffany has it..
#10

Originally Posted by mimisharon
Always 1/4 inch shy all around. Checked my measurements twice when cutting, checked my 1/4 inch seam with each seam, still came out a perfect 12 instead of 12 1/2. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroowwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllll
Hope all the suggestions help!
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