Bear Claw -severe frustration
09-18-2011, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
I would take the nine blocks apart and sew them on your machine. A lot of time and work but. you will be happier with it. It is beautiful and such good fabric choices.
Just how big a difference is it? Sorry I haven't read the whole thread. I just think your blocks are so beautiful.
09-18-2011, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
I would take the nine blocks apart and sew them on your machine. A lot of time and work but. you will be happier with it. It is beautiful and such good fabric choices.
Yes, do one at a time and it will go faster than seeing all of that ripped out "stuff" waiting for you.
Just how big a difference is it? Sorry I haven't read the whole thread. I just think your blocks are so beautiful. :oops:
09-18-2011, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by playswithcolor
maybe add "coping strips" to the blocks. Then square them up all to a slightly larger size than the larger blocks. the coping strip size will be different from block to block but with the sashing you have planned it will look great.
I have used coping strips on lotto blocks, that never seem to be the same size.
The book SETTING SOLUTIONS by Sharyn Craig shows this idea, plus lots of other ideas for working with blocks of different sizes. It's a great book that I keep going back to whenever I'm stuck and need some new inspirations.
I have used coping strips on lotto blocks, that never seem to be the same size.
The book SETTING SOLUTIONS by Sharyn Craig shows this idea, plus lots of other ideas for working with blocks of different sizes. It's a great book that I keep going back to whenever I'm stuck and need some new inspirations.
09-18-2011, 10:11 AM
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yep..been there done that..now if I know I am going to use 2 machines, I always measure the seam allowance and if I need to mark a new line or use a 1/4" foot then I will. Nothing is worse than having to redo blocks or FUDGE them in...they just never look as good!
09-18-2011, 12:16 PM
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Scatter the 9 blocks through out the outside edges and fudge on sashing. It won't be so noticable this way. I did and Amish shadowbox this way and no one can see the difference. And I am not pointing out the undersize blocks. Sorry.
09-19-2011, 08:01 PM
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i would put the small ones aside. make a wide border on the bottom and top and then add the smaller ones on the other side of the border. i think they'll look planned that way. 4 top and 4 bottom will leave you with only 1 undersized block. use that on the back. if you need more, make them at home.
09-21-2011, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
I would take the nine blocks apart and sew them on your machine. A lot of time and work but. you will be happier with it. It is beautiful and such good fabric choices.
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