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    Old 04-27-2010, 12:37 PM
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    Should I trim the little bits off the corner before peicing this together with other pieces? My block consists of 3 of these and one solid color.
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    Old 04-27-2010, 12:41 PM
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    Yes I do.
    I make all the ones I need. Then, while I watch TV in the evening, I use scissors to clip all the "ears".
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    Old 04-27-2010, 12:49 PM
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    I too make all the blocks I need and then trim all the dog ears off of them at the same time. Good habit to get into.

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    Old 04-27-2010, 12:50 PM
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    Yes trim them... the only time I don't is when I need those ears to help align some blocks, like when making OBW's :D:D:D
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    Old 04-27-2010, 12:58 PM
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    I trim as I go, Takes less time. Then again you will learn to do what is most comfortable to you.
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    Old 04-27-2010, 12:59 PM
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    i lop mine off, too. they get in the way.
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    Old 04-27-2010, 01:06 PM
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    When I square up my blocks those little ears come off.
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    Old 04-27-2010, 01:08 PM
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    Yes it is easier and faster in the long run
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    Old 04-27-2010, 01:11 PM
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    That's what I thought thanks
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    Old 04-27-2010, 01:11 PM
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    Yes, I trim as I go
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