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What to do with blocks that are not all the same size?

Old 07-06-2012, 04:43 PM
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Wonderful quilt!!!!!
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:18 PM
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Can you tell me if you did the straight grain of fabric with the original blocks or with the finished side. I have a lot of 100 yr old blocks that slightly vary in size and quality of piecing. I will end up losing triangle points no matter what I do. This is really close but a better idea than what I was planning on doing. Thank you so much.
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:22 PM
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What a great way to balance all those off-sized blocks. I'll have to add that to my bag of tricks. Love your sashing and background for the blocks. Thanks for inspiring and sharing.
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What a great idea. The quilt looks great
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Beautiful!
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The quilt came out very cool. I love it. Great job.
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Great, clever idea.
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Clever, clever, clever.
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Old 07-06-2012, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by justflyingin View Post
It is really a great idea! Wow. Thanks for posting. I mean, so simple, but so clever.
Clever is the word! A clever work-around! And I call this quilt "wonky & wonderful" because it's beautiful in its wonkiness! I just love it!!!
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Originally Posted by OCquilter View Post
Can you tell me if you did the straight grain of fabric with the original blocks or with the finished side. I have a lot of 100 yr old blocks that slightly vary in size and quality of piecing. I will end up losing triangle points no matter what I do. This is really close but a better idea than what I was planning on doing. Thank you so much.

Both were cut "on grain". If you are concerned about the quality of your blocks, perhaps you should put some stabilizer

On them to hold their shape.
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