Uneven Blocks
07-28-2016, 02:48 AM
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Most of your heart blocks don't appear too far off... Maybe If you can piece them by easing them together as close as you possibly can...after quilting and washing, it might not even be noticeable. ? ? Good luck.
07-28-2016, 03:03 AM
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For next time -
When one squares (evens up) the blocks - make sure that the point of the heart is "centered" -
For now,
I would add a solid black sashing - at least 1 inch (finished) wide -
The rainbow colored heart is the one that caught my eye - so that one would be the one I would use as a "focus"
When one squares (evens up) the blocks - make sure that the point of the heart is "centered" -
For now,
I would add a solid black sashing - at least 1 inch (finished) wide -
The rainbow colored heart is the one that caught my eye - so that one would be the one I would use as a "focus"
07-28-2016, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Kassaundra
Since they almost match, but not quite, I think the easiest way to fix it would be a narrow sashing. Either the check fabric or a solid black.
07-28-2016, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 117becca
I think you could ease/stretch the blocks to match. As I hear said on Fons and Porter - "baggy {on the} bottom" when you sew the blocks together. The feed dogs will help ease the little bit in.
My concern w/ sashing is that if it is narrow sashing, if it isn't exactly perfect, that will be noticed, too.
I love your colors and esp the black and white!!
My concern w/ sashing is that if it is narrow sashing, if it isn't exactly perfect, that will be noticed, too.
I love your colors and esp the black and white!!
07-28-2016, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
If you add a sashing then each heart will be a stand-alone block, rather than part of a row. The matching won't be an issue because there will be enough distance between the hearts and the eye won't read it as a mismatch.
07-28-2016, 04:52 AM
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First of all, it's beautiful. Whatever fix you use, it will still be beautiful. I would try the easing, myself, and if that's not working, the sashing (but I'd use white, as I'm not fond of black, and I'd go wider).
07-28-2016, 07:40 AM
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I like the idea of off setting the columns. Move the second and fourth columns up by half a block, and take the odd half heart block off at the top. Then fill in those half block spaces at top and bottom with more black and white checkerboard fabric. I think the design would look more interesting than the lined up columns and rows, too. 
Some block designs can't merely be "trimmed" without running into the problem you have. In those cases, I would make the block smaller by taking in seams, rather than cutting off at the edges.
Some block designs can't merely be "trimmed" without running into the problem you have. In those cases, I would make the block smaller by taking in seams, rather than cutting off at the edges.
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07-28-2016, 07:41 AM
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I agree with the others about the 1" or even just a 3/4" sashing. That will merge everything together and make it work out. A second thought.....Your choice of background fabric is not one I would have chosen. I don't like it when squares don't match up, so it would drive me crazy trying to keep the integrity of the quilt pattern and the checkerboard fabric pattern. The sashing will help with that issue of it not matching up too. BTW...a very good effort there with your hearts. I like all the colors of the hearts and how you placed them. You have a good eye.
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