Best fix for cutting errors
#32
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I would take one of the squares off each sashing piece that is cut too large and trim to correct size. That way you only have to take out one seam, resew & your blocks will be perfect. It won't take that long to rip out the short seams. I think that would be better than taking a wider seam.
One can ease it in - but I think this suggestion would be what I would do.
By the way - what kind of ruler were you using? i had one set of rulers that had that "fat" line - and I actively dislike them now.
I like the Olfa frosted ones - they have a very thin line that might have minimized the "error" you made.
#34
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This would be my suggestion, too.
One can ease it in - but I think this suggestion would be what I would do.
By the way - what kind of ruler were you using? i had one set of rulers that had that "fat" line - and I actively dislike them now.
I like the Olfa frosted ones - they have a very thin line that might have minimized the "error" you made.
One can ease it in - but I think this suggestion would be what I would do.
By the way - what kind of ruler were you using? i had one set of rulers that had that "fat" line - and I actively dislike them now.
I like the Olfa frosted ones - they have a very thin line that might have minimized the "error" you made.
Thanks again to everyone for all your wonderful help!!!!!!!!!
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I would take one of the squares off each sashing piece that is cut too large and trim to correct size. That way you only have to take out one seam, resew & your blocks will be perfect. It won't take that long to rip out the short seams. I think that would be better than taking a wider seam.
#38
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When I'm starting a new quilt, I cut enough pieces for 1 block and sew it together to make sure that everything will be the right size. If that block isn't right it usually becomes a pot holder or part of a sampler quilt.
Sharon in Texas
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