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    Old 02-21-2014, 09:02 PM
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    Default Need help making corner 4patch on boarder.

    I can't seem to figure this out. I want a 3 1/2 inch sq finished 4 patch. What size strips sould I sew together. I am using two different Fabrics. I will sew these 4patches to each corner of 3 1/2 strips of boarder. Thanks if anyone can help me figure this out.
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    Old 02-21-2014, 09:18 PM
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    Don't you just love story problems?
    Finished size for each square of the 4 patch is 1 3/4". Add 1/2" for your seam allowances. Each square should be 2 1/4" unfinished. Your strip width should be 2 1/4".
    Hope this helps,
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    Old 02-21-2014, 09:18 PM
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    Is your border CUT at 3.5" or 4"?

    For a border cut at 3.5", cut your 4-patch strips at 2"
    For a border cut at 4", cut you 4-patch strips at 2 & 1/4"

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    Old 02-21-2014, 09:19 PM
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    You want 2 inch strips if you are cutting your boarder 3.5 inches wide.
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    Old 02-22-2014, 07:38 AM
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    Yes. My strips our cut at at 3 1/2 inch. I did think I should cut my strips at two inches
    for this but it did not seem correct. Ok girls, thanks- Next time I will believe myself and try on scraps. Thanks for the help.
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