MAY ASIAN INSPIRED DISAPPEARING FOUR PATCH swap
05-30-2014, 05:46 PM
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Stitch, those are pretty fabrics. I want to be SURE I am on the right page. So please confirm or tell me if I am doing it wrong. I made a trial block this morning to be sure my seams were right for the charm size fabric, and the way I read the instruction page makes the FINISHED narrow center strips finish at 3/4" since we are going out 1 inch from the center seam to make the cut. If not right, please let me know so mine won't vary and mess everything up. First time for a swap, can you tell??? Nervous!
05-30-2014, 11:56 PM
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Stitch, those are pretty fabrics. I want to be SURE I am on the right page. So please confirm or tell me if I am doing it wrong. I made a trial block this morning to be sure my seams were right for the charm size fabric, and the way I read the instruction page makes the FINISHED narrow center strips finish at 3/4" since we are going out 1 inch from the center seam to make the cut. If not right, please let me know so mine won't vary and mess everything up. First time for a swap, can you tell??? Nervous!
Actually, when you measure out 1 inch in both directions from the center seam, that gives you a 2 inch section, finishing at 1 1/2". Of course, you turn your 4 patch and measure again 1 inch from the center seam both directions.
Hope that helps!
Jane
05-31-2014, 09:47 AM
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It's 2" unfinished width after each cut. From the center seam, measure and cut 1 inch to the right. Rotate 180 degrees. Measure and cut 1 inch from the center seam giving you a 2" strip. Do the same thing with the other center seam.
You should have four 2" unfinished strip units after cutting your four-patch.
Jane
You should have four 2" unfinished strip units after cutting your four-patch.
Jane
06-01-2014, 06:53 AM
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See if you can find the legal size flat rate envelope; kind of 'fabric' feeling thing. Otherwise, use your best judgment. I'm sure whatever you figure out will be fine. Sometimes the PO just doesn't want to cooperate, darn it! For future reference, ((you probably already know this)) shipping supplies are available online from the USPS.
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06-01-2014, 04:18 PM
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Jane, I think you might be describing the tyvek envelope. At my PO it only comes in the 'Express' so it costs about $19.00 to mail, last I checked.
Ssnare, If you don't find the priority padded envelope, you could ask for the priority cardboard envelope. The cardboard is flimsy, so you need to duct tape the edges though.
Ssnare, If you don't find the priority padded envelope, you could ask for the priority cardboard envelope. The cardboard is flimsy, so you need to duct tape the edges though.
06-01-2014, 06:50 PM
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