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    Old 03-05-2012, 01:27 PM
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    My blocks don't measure 101/2 They are about 101/4. Can I trim them? I am a beginner.
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    Old 03-05-2012, 01:43 PM
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    sharen.. if you trim your blocks they will only get smaller not bigger, guess it's time too become friends with mr. ripper. Have fun and know you are not alone, we all feel your pain.
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    Old 03-05-2012, 01:59 PM
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    For anyone who is having trouble with the 1/4 inch try this: Take some scraps and cut them into short 2 1/2 inch strips. Just short. Say 3-4" long. Sew them together. Press. Measure. The should measure 4 1/2". If they do then you know you are sewing them correctly. If not, move your needle or your guide until when you sew them together and press they come out correctly. I hope that makes sense.
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    Old 03-05-2012, 02:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by PokerDiva
    The problem that irritates me the most is it takes me to the bottom of the last page instead of my last read post. I have to backtrack sometimes through pages to find my last read and I know I miss a lot of your posts so if someone asks me something and I don't answer please ask again.
    Same here PokerDiva! I thought maybe I was losing it at first! Now I realize that it is the website problem.
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    Old 03-05-2012, 06:24 PM
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    I tried to answer your question, but it wouldn't load, still having trouble with posting. Something wrong with the site, gremlins in the machine. Will try again.If you make your blocks 10-1/2 by 10-1/4 they will not fit properly when you do a set of directions down the road.. Mr. Ripper will be your best friend as Luannh said LOL Since you are a beginner, and this is a learning experience, I highly suggest you try and fix them at this point. If you don't feel it is worth the effort, I will try to add something in the next set of directions to help you fix your problem. However, if you make something bigger than this little quilt, every row will compound the wrong measurements and you will not be able to fix it. Hope I'm not being preachy, and hurting your feelings, but I did stress the 10-1/2" width.
    Originally Posted by sharen
    My blocks don't measure 101/2 They are about 101/4. Can I trim them? I am a beginner.

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    Old 03-05-2012, 06:29 PM
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    If I were you, I would not put E at the end, put it in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th position.
    Originally Posted by Yosamitesa
    OK...got my fabs and will get them cut and start sewing either tonight or tomorrow. Here are my fabrics I chose...

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    Old 03-05-2012, 06:58 PM
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    SunlitenSmiles Where is the Quilt show? I live in the Mtns of So Cal and would love to find a Quilt show to attend~
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    Old 03-05-2012, 07:03 PM
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    marytodd - If you can get into Long Beach at the convention center at the end of July, it is the very best show in town. I end up spending 3 days there.
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    Old 03-05-2012, 07:05 PM
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    Florence, you will be having a little left-over fabric, not a whole lot.
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    Old 03-05-2012, 07:07 PM
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    Glendale Quilt Guild show is at the Marriott convention center across the street from Bob Hope/Burbank airport march 16,17,18


    If you go to the website you can find all the info. classes etc. www.glendalequiltguild.org


    it sure is Judy...Long Beach is awsome international show our guild gets a bus for that one and we all go!

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