Emma S

On the Craftsy web site there was so much discussion about the block coming up a 9 1/4 inch block instead of the 9.5, I decided I would make a practice bock before I cut into the "real" fabric. I used the templates, although that's not my favorite method, because the sizes were odd. I sewed scant 1/4 inches and ended up with a slightly oversized block. I still have enough that I shouldn't loose any points except on the edges of the basket, which I am hoping I can fix on my real block. Hope this helps someone.

Wholeheart Mom

I am also anxiously awaiting for my kit to arrive. I absolutely love this quilt and can't wait to get started.

Michellesews

My first block came out at 8.5". I had printed the templates twice on two different printers and I realized the second printing templates appeared to be larger. Duh... I used my ruler and measured the 1" scale and it was right on. But the ones I used were off. I recut the templates and made the block again and this time it was 9.5" spot on. Use that scale on the template sheet! I felt like such a dummy! I have no experience with templates but I'm learning!

coopah

My kit is here...thanks for the input so far. Is there a thread that is dedicated to this subject, or is this one it? Or is everyone following on Craftsy. I've never done that. Sorry to join the party late. Emma that finished block is gorgeous...I only see one block that doesn't have the quarter inch you'll need...the very top, correct?

Emma S

Coopah: As far as I know this is the only thread. The practice block really made me realize the genius of JB's designs. There were no mirror images in the border or spaces between the strips so you could use them all in this border print. I am going to do the pink and green one at the same time. Glad to hear you received your kit as promised. Aren't the colors beautiful?

Wholeheart Mom

Did anyone have any problems with their kit? It appears that my fabric #10 is quite different from the picture in the kit and also the fabric on JB's site. Just wondering if anyone else had problems with it.

coopah

No problems with my kit. It was backordered and came sooner than expected. All fabrics were as shown.

Emma S

Wholeheart: Didn't have any problems. How far off is the substitute? Will it work in the design? One other thought, is it possible that your initial ID of the material may have switched two colors? Some of them are very close.

Wholeheart Mom

I don't think my ID of the fabrics is off... I went to Jinny Beyer's website and brought up full size images so I had no problem ID'ing the fabric. I heard from at least one other person that also had a fabric substitution, and she liked the substituted fabric better than the original.

Here is the fabric that I should have received: http://www.the-quiltedcrow.com/shop/...09-x709383.htm

And here is the fabric that I got: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1909585...466&rmvSB=true

I suppose it can work, but I do like the original fabric so much better.

Emma S

Actually I like the one you received better, just in terms of color. It's kind of strange that they didn't try a paler purple as a substitute. More in keeping with original. Makes me wonder if the substitute was design choice.