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05-26-2011, 05:44 AM

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kimscruzer

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What size squares should I start with to get a 12.5 inch ten minute block?

05-26-2011, 05:47 AM

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i did a small qlt with charms (5 inch) sqs. but it's a bit difficult to open the inserted square easily to sew that 3rd seam. larger sqs are easier but it can be done.

05-26-2011, 05:48 AM

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for a 12.5 inch blk you would start with 6.5 squares. it's just a four patch with an inserted square. easy to figure that way.

05-26-2011, 05:53 AM

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THANKS !!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by nativetexan

for a 12.5 inch blk you would start with 6.5 squares. it's just a four patch with an inserted square. easy to figure that way.

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06-05-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by klgreene

I played with this, started with the larger sizes, but didn't like how much fabric was all around the center. So I went smaller. Still didn't like the center so small and too much fabric aroud it. So using about a 4" square, I used 4 - 4" square and then the middle one I went with 5". Liked it better. I think that what ever size block you use, if you want a larger center, just don't go over 1/2 (minus your seam allowance) the measuement of the other 4 blocks. It can be made any size.

MY BF & I JUST BOUGHT A MOTOR HOME W/TWIN BEDS IN BACK THAT I 'D LIKE TO MAKE QUILTS FOR,I'D LIKE TO MAKE 10 MIN.BLOCKS,BUT NEED TO KNOW WHAT SIZE BLOCKS TO MAKETO END UP W/TWIN-SIZE
ANY HELP WILL W/BE APPRECIATED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAR