2024 Birthday Candy Swap (2.5" Squares)
02-09-2024, 12:30 PM
#232
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I added two inch strips around the small blocks so they would be the same size as the larger blocks made with 2-1/2 inch squares. They all come out to 6-1/2 inches unfinished.
For the people that are making the checkerboard chain quilt I have a question. My 9 patches made with 2.5 inch blocks tend to be smaller than most patterns call for. Do you adjust the plain fabric around the 1.5 inch 9 patches to make the blocks match or do you adjust it some other way? I would love to make this pattern using only my blue scraps and 2.5 inch scrap blocks.
02-09-2024, 02:13 PM
#233
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Terriamn, your candies arrived! Thank you!
1. Sewbizgirl
2. JENNR8R
3. Brenda W
4. Heathermom2opmc
5. Patrick’s Mom
6. Rebaquilts
7. Pamelor
8. Macybaby
9. SusieQOH
10. Gaijin
11. Travelinggramma
12. Logcabin82
13. Quossum
14. WMUTeach
15. Terriamn
1. Sewbizgirl
2. JENNR8R
3. Brenda W
4. Heathermom2opmc
5. Patrick’s Mom
6. Rebaquilts
7. Pamelor
8. Macybaby
9. SusieQOH
10. Gaijin
11. Travelinggramma
12. Logcabin82
13. Quossum
14. WMUTeach
15. Terriamn
02-09-2024, 07:18 PM
#234
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Heather, I have been working on my Checkerboard Chain today. Yipee! I echo what Janice and SBG said. Basically, check your 1/4" seams and make adjustments. Also make sure you press your blocks from the back and from the front to make sure the blocks are really flat. If you have the clappers or something like that use them. Each little smidge of extra fold when you press the seam can change the final measurement of the block. The scant 1/4 in seam may be just the ticket. That means just the tiniest smidge off that 1/4 ", like a needles width. Good luck and keep at it. As you see it does look lovely when finished. Are you pressing seams open or to the side that can also make a wee bitty difference that can add up enough to make your squares not quite measure up.
I have 36 or 37 of the larger nine patches finished and about 10 of the smaller framed 9 patches. Hoping to get them all finished by tomorrow night and turned in to a finished quilt top. Fingers crossed.
I have 36 or 37 of the larger nine patches finished and about 10 of the smaller framed 9 patches. Hoping to get them all finished by tomorrow night and turned in to a finished quilt top. Fingers crossed.
02-10-2024, 09:05 AM
#238
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Happy Birthday SUSIEQOH!
You are destined to have a spectacular day and luck-filled year! Enjoy!
(my candies have been mailed but you will not get them today so... your birthday celebration continues on into next week).
Happy Birthday!
You are destined to have a spectacular day and luck-filled year! Enjoy!
(my candies have been mailed but you will not get them today so... your birthday celebration continues on into next week).
Happy Birthday!
02-10-2024, 05:04 PM
#240
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