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12-06-2010, 03:23 PM

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candi

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Originally Posted by nursie76

I would think that you could make it any size you want as long as both sides of the tube are the same.

Yup, this is true. I made some with narrower strips, and even using three strips to one, or three to two or whatever combination, as long as your tube strips are the same width, it works.

12-06-2010, 03:24 PM

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erstan947

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We made a lot of candle mats with this pattern. It is so fast and easy and looks great!

12-06-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by erstan947

We made a lot of candle mats with this pattern. It is so fast and easy and looks great!

Would love to see pics of them. I need a candle mat for a gift next Tuesday. Any ideas on layout would be greatly appreciated.

12-06-2010, 03:37 PM

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Sadiemae

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I would say that they just made a mistake.

12-06-2010, 03:45 PM

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deema

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Originally Posted by Sadiemae

I would say that they just made a mistake.

I figured as much, but having never tried this technique yet, I didn't know if there was something I missed somewhere...kwim?

12-06-2010, 03:46 PM

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grammyp

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Originally Posted by deema

I just watched the tutorial video for the tube block. In it, she says start with 2.5" strips, sew together with a 1/4" seam, press, and then sew it into a tube with a 4 1/4" strip...but if my math serves me correctly...shouldn't it be 4.5"? I haven't tried this method yet...but 2.5+2.5=5....5-1/2"(two 1/4" lost in the seam)=4.5...no?

Please enlighten me...

You are right, it was a slip of the tongue.