jclinganrey

Always happy to have more! Yeah!! Here's where we are so far:

1. Quilt Lover Grandma – 6 sets REC’D
   
   
2. Jaba – 6 sets REC’D
   
   
3. Glasqlts – 4 sets REC’D
   
   
4. Cro – 3 sets
   
   
5. Letsquilt – 4 sets
   
   
6. Nancyw – 2 sets
   
   
7. sunrise450 – 6 sets
   
   
   

Jane

letsquilt

Finally got my name sew on all blocks,will mail tomorrow. Can't wait to get these back love civil war

sunrise450

I need some help here. I have been working almost every day on this swap. I have several blocks made and only one has turned out to be 81/2" square! I finally cut the "next" set 5 3/8" square and still haven't got the exact 81/2". What the heck am I doing wrong? If anybody has had this experience or can offer advice I am more than ready to listen. Please!
Phyllis
sunrise450

jclinganrey

Phyllis - -

Try starting with a 5 1/4" square to make your four patch. Then cut as per instructions. Then square to 8 1/2" unfinished. Any other questions, please let me know!

Jane

jclinganrey

Also try using a scant 1/4" seam - - -

Jane

letsquilt

I cut mine 5 1/2 inches ,
Mine went out today because my car was in the shop, hers the confirmation # 9114901123086464220616 and it should get there by Saturday

sunrise450

Thanks so much, I adjusted my needle placement to get a scant quarter inch seam and cut the squares between a quarter inch and 1/2" oversize. Seems to be working out better. This has to work, I am getting so frustrated!

jclinganrey

Persevere, my fellow quilt buddy. Once you get your first 8 1/2" quilt block, it's all downhill from there. We're cheering you on!!!

You'd be surprised how those few tiny adjustments will make a huge difference. Hang in there!

Jane

Gannyrosie

Sunrise450. I also add a 1/4 inch to my D4P's, and use scant. It gives me some playing room. Also starching your fabric good helps in cutting and stretching.

sunrise450

I am very happy to tell you that I now have two sets finished and starting my third. Thanks to all for your comments and generous support.
Phyllis
sunrise450