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09-07-2011, 03:28 AM
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I just downloaed a free pattern from Quiltmaker and the instructions say to cut the blocks 8" square and when sewn together trim the block to 9" to make an 81/2" finished block..is this possible??
09-07-2011, 03:50 AM
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you said you are starting with 8" squares- then after piecing they need to be trimmed- so i am guessing that you are adding to the blocks- which would of course increase their size---so yes it is possible.
09-07-2011, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jdk151
It's at Quiltmaker.com and the quilt is called Anita's Arrowhead. I don't know how to send link.
09-07-2011, 04:19 AM
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Do exactly as the instructions say and it should come out right. Remember you are working with 2 8" blocks that increase in size as you cut and open the pieces. Do a sample block first.
09-07-2011, 04:32 AM
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you have picked a great block and a great designer! i love Anita Grossman Solomon..she has made this block simple to cut and a wonderful way to use up scraps! or make it a 2 color quilt.
She is such fun to watch on video..she was on Alex Andersons show a few times..
i see she gave measurements for the 12" finished block too!
She is such fun to watch on video..she was on Alex Andersons show a few times..
i see she gave measurements for the 12" finished block too!
09-07-2011, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Do exactly as the instructions say and it should come out right. Remember you are working with 2 8" blocks that increase in size as you cut and open the pieces. Do a sample block first.
exactly, use scrap pieces to try it out!
09-07-2011, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by jdk151
It's at Quiltmaker.com and the quilt is called Anita's Arrowhead. I don't know how to send link.
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