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kysmommy2 03-24-2010 09:05 AM

ok, sounds good!! Thank you!

Originally Posted by retrogirl02
kysmommy2, we're not mailing for while since sign ups continue through the end of April. Let's hold off until I hear from BRT. I'll let you know the address to mail to as soon as I can.


MISHNJIM 03-27-2010 06:32 AM

Getting very frustrated right now....UGH....I've cut my pieces so that I can make 1 block to see how it works. The measurements on Block #78 are wrong. I don't understand how to put this together. It's the rectangle size that is incorrect and I can't figure out what size to really make it. I NEED HELP!!!! And boy...are these small pieces..YIKES!!!

wilhelmina 03-27-2010 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by MISHNJIM
Getting very frustrated right now....UGH....I've cut my pieces so that I can make 1 block to see how it works. The measurements on Block #78 are wrong. I don't understand how to put this together. It's the rectangle size that is incorrect and I can't figure out what size to really make it. I NEED HELP!!!! And boy...are these small pieces..YIKES!!!

Sew in strips, then cut to size and assemble, that will give you more control. Also, you could sew larger strips, then cut away the excess when you piece the strips together for greater accuracy. Good luck!

MISHNJIM 03-27-2010 09:33 AM

I think I got the rectangle figured out. Now it's the middle part in between the 4 patch's. I did what I thought but once you sew it all together it does not come out to be a 5" block at all....I'm putting it away for today, I've had enough.

retrogirl02 03-29-2010 12:33 PM

Mishnjim,
I have heard that the printer settings can throw the block off. On your printed copy in the lower right hand corner, there is a line to measure accuracy. Is it 1" from the bottom of your printed page?
RETRO

retrogirl02 03-29-2010 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by wilhelmina

Originally Posted by MISHNJIM
Getting very frustrated right now....UGH....I've cut my pieces so that I can make 1 block to see how it works. The measurements on Block #78 are wrong. I don't understand how to put this together. It's the rectangle size that is incorrect and I can't figure out what size to really make it. I NEED HELP!!!! And boy...are these small pieces..YIKES!!!

Sew in strips, then cut to size and assemble, that will give you more control. Also, you could sew larger strips, then cut away the excess when you piece the strips together for greater accuracy. Good luck!

Excellent tip, Wilhelmina! Thanks for jumping in to help out.

retrogirl02 03-29-2010 12:35 PM

I have not recieved any PMs about swappers outside of the continental U.S. If this is not the case, please PM me this week.

All my best, RETRO

MISHNJIM 03-29-2010 03:12 PM

But the pattern isn't PP. Does that still make a difference. I was reading the instructions on how to cut everything. I don't know...I'm gonna have a friend help me next week, if I can't figure it out then I won't have this one to swap. I did sign up for a PP one so hopefully that one will work out.

Thank you for your help Retro.

retrogirl02 03-29-2010 03:46 PM

You're welcome, Mishnjim. If you need to change your block, please don't stress about it. Just let me know. =)

retrogirl02 04-02-2010 02:39 PM

This thread has been pretty quiet....hoping all's well. If you have any questions, please feel free to post here or via pm. Everyone must be out enjoying the beautiful weather we're having!!

All my best, RETRO


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