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Old 02-04-2012, 02:56 PM
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Very pretty table runner. Good job.
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Old 02-04-2012, 03:59 PM
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Very pretty.
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Just adorable, great job, thanks for sharing
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Great job very cute.
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I hate to ask dumb questions but how did you shrink the pattern? I think many table runners are too long for my table and I wish I could shrink them down. Did you use some kind of formula? Sure would love to know the secret. :-)
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Originally Posted by SandyinZ4 View Post
I hate to ask dumb questions but how did you shrink the pattern? I think many table runners are too long for my table and I wish I could shrink them down. Did you use some kind of formula? Sure would love to know the secret. :-)
How to explain, you divide the 'finish' size by 2, is the base explanation. Let's say the patterns says to cut a 4.5" square, the 'finished' square is 4" ~ 4" divided by 2 = 2" finished. The easiest way that I help my friend understand the cutting part, is that you need to set aside the seam allowances. example ~ 3.5" set aside .5", divide 3"=1.5", then add back seam allowance, .5", so the 50% cut would be 2" ; a 2.5"x4.5" rectangle would be cut 1.5"x2.5". I hope that explains it so it is understandable.

Once I got it, it was the light-bulb moment.
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This is so cute. You did a fabulous job with this; love the pattern. Wonderful tablerunner. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 02-05-2012, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn View Post
How to explain, you divide the 'finish' size by 2, is the base explanation. Let's say the patterns says to cut a 4.5" square, the 'finished' square is 4" ~ 4" divided by 2 = 2" finished. The easiest way that I help my friend understand the cutting part, is that you need to set aside the seam allowances. example ~ 3.5" set aside .5", divide 3"=1.5", then add back seam allowance, .5", so the 50% cut would be 2" ; a 2.5"x4.5" rectangle would be cut 1.5"x2.5". I hope that explains it so it is understandable. Once I got it, it was the light-bulb moment.
Thanks so very much. I think the seam allowance thing is what would throw me off. Your way makes it very easy and I am going to give it a try with a runner kit that has been sitting on my shelf for a year. I should be able to make two out of one kit. You are an angel. Thanks again!
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It really turned out nice. You did a great job on it.
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That is so cute!
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