June 9 Patch Block Swap Signups
05-22-2018, 01:41 PM
#112
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I wondering what method some of you use to make 9P. Do you like to use 2 1/2” squares, or small strips, about 10 - 12”, or maybe long WOF strips? Today I’ve been cutting 6 1/2” strips for upcoming donation projects so I have many extra little pieces which I’m cutting into 2 1/2” squares.
05-22-2018, 03:18 PM
#113
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Hi D. I like to make mine from strips about 21/22inches long. I join the long strips and then subcut into the proper length afterwards. If I plan it right, I can make 8 out of one fat quarter and part of another I have a system that works great for me that allows for quick sewing and good accuracy. I do not like to make them out of squares as I find strips more stable and easier to handle. 
Originally Posted by D.Henson
I wondering what method some of you use to make 9P. Do you like to use 2 1/2” squares, or small strips, about 10 - 12”, or maybe long WOF strips? Today I’ve been cutting 6 1/2” strips for upcoming donation projects so I have many extra little pieces which I’m cutting into 2 1/2” squares.
05-22-2018, 09:13 PM
#115
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Janice and Terriamn, thanks for the input. I’ve spent a few days cutting down my scraps and working with small strips and now little squares. I’ll be ready to hit my stash when I get home for some yardage.
05-23-2018, 05:18 AM
#116
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D, I forgot to say I always have a couple of strips leftover and I either cut them up for the Candy swap I'm in or for other projects that call for scraps.
Originally Posted by D.Henson
Janice and Terriamn, thanks for the input. I’ve spent a few days cutting down my scraps and working with small strips and now little squares. I’ll be ready to hit my stash when I get home for some yardage.
05-23-2018, 05:39 AM
#117
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Originally Posted by D.Henson
I wondering what method some of you use to make 9P. Do you like to use 2 1/2” squares, or small strips, about 10 - 12”, or maybe long WOF strips? Today I’ve been cutting 6 1/2” strips for upcoming donation projects so I have many extra little pieces which I’m cutting into 2 1/2” squares.
If I was cutting from yardage, I would need 5 22" strips of one fabric, and 4 22" of another, to make 8 9Ps.
Last edited by sewbizgirl; 05-23-2018 at 05:42 AM.
05-24-2018, 05:28 AM
#120
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Good morning, swappers... I am open to a change in the swap for next time. I was actually thinking about offering scrappy colors alternated with white. It's still so early in this swap (signups haven't even closed) that maybe we can think about it and discuss it and come to a decision before the end of this swap. For now, let's get this swap done.
Love that Floribunda quilt!
Love that Floribunda quilt!
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