Civil War Block swap - One, Two Three
#111
I have found when using blocks from Quilterscache, that you absolutely MUST do the dreaded scant 1/4 inch. It simply means moving your needle a few stitches to the right. My Janome has a default setting of 3.5. I move my needle to 4.2. Snaggged another one! MissFay is on board as well. Plenty of time to sign up (till Sept 9) and blocks are not due till Oct 20. Even if you only make one block at a time - you still have over two months to finish 12 blocks.
#112
Frustrated, I love both of your blocks!! Yes, it's maddening to come up a tiny bit short. I work with them if it's for me, but really want my swap blocks to be on target! You are right about making one and getting a feel for how it sews up before doing them all.
#114
Island is having trouble with the blocks coming out to unfinished 12.5. I can't stress enough that with QC blocks, you have to move your needle to the right for the scant 1/4 seam. And depending on your machine - it may be a bit more than scant. Even though I use the 1/4 foot, I use the metal edge more for fabric guide, and move the needle. I hate to see you bugger up good fabric - try on some 'scrap' ...... it will be worth the effort....your blocks will come out right every time when you get the setting right.
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