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Old 02-09-2014, 12:43 PM
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I don't understand the fear of measurements that aren't 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4. If your ruler has 1/8 and 1/16 lines what's the difference what line you measure and cut on? I made a quilt, I think a Judy Martin, pattern that had some pieces with a 3/8 measurements. It was what the piece needed to be so the outcome would be a certain size block. The block pieces fit perfectly. Years ago the quilting classes and magazines did not feature quick and easy methods that I can remember.
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Old 02-09-2014, 12:51 PM
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Well I know you sometimes need those wacky sizes but I don't like to have to cut them. The infrequently used lines on the ruler are hard for me to see!
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Old 02-09-2014, 02:13 PM
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I remember an old quilt kit that I bought on ebay - when I received it and looked at the instructions I found all those "weird" measurements. I did do them and they were necessary for the quilt but I much prefer the "standard" measurements and cutting a little larger to trim down. So much less stressful!!!
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