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Old 04-16-2024, 11:28 AM
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Default Thanks to each person who offered suggestions :)

I truly appreciate it. Gives me the encouragement to keep trying
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Old 04-16-2024, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by lindadee View Post
Hi! Thanks for the suggestions I did start with graph paper, but got totally overwhelmed with the sheer number of blocks I have. And all the different sizes. There are 3 inch ones and 4 inch ones, also, plus bigger ones, like 14, 15 & 16 inch ones. It's a hot mess LOL
I can relate. With all those different sizes, you might have to add a few
sashings here and there to make them fit. It's easier if the blocks are 2, 4, 8, 16.
Or 3, 6, 12, 24. You could also group a few of the small blocks to make a
bigger block.

BTW, Pat Sloan has some videos where she shows how she puts her
odd blocks together. It doesn't have to be boring.

Have fun!
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Old 04-16-2024, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy View Post
I can relate. With all those different sizes, you might have to add a few
sashings here and there to make them fit. It's easier if the blocks are 2, 4, 8, 16.
Or 3, 6, 12, 24. You could also group a few of the small blocks to make a
bigger block.

BTW, Pat Sloan has some videos where she shows how she puts her
odd blocks together. It doesn't have to be boring.

Have fun!
Thanks again!
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Old 04-16-2024, 02:38 PM
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Take pictures of each layout before you start rearranging

It seems like photos are more objective -
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Old 04-16-2024, 03:40 PM
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Thank you for asking this question and thanks to all the advice given. EasyPeezy - great suggestion to get all the pieces to divisible inches. That helps so much.
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Old 04-17-2024, 01:34 AM
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There are two books by Sharyn Craig, Great Sets and Setting Solutions that I have and refer to often.
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Old 04-17-2024, 02:41 AM
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I need to see things in color rather than using graph paper. I would decide on a generic size block, say 12" or 16" finished. Then I would group blocks together, perhaps by color or design, and set them together into 12" or 16" blocks. It might involve adding a neutral filler or skinny sashing in between. Or maybe fill in with some checkerboards or flying geese to get things up to size. Then I'd put the blocks together.
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I make t-shirt quilts with different sized blocks. I start in the center with a focal point. I use my bed to lay them out.
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