HELP--with measurement
#1
I made this table runner and now my daughter wants me to make her one. And do you think I can find my instructions for it??? The focal blocks are cut at 8 1/2" , but I can't remember what size the half squares are cut out. I cut as a square and then cut in half. Have any of you made this design and have the measurements? PLEASE. Elaine
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I'm thinking that it's 8-7/8 inch.
When you piece the triangles to the squares, I think there will be a bit of a dog ear from the triangle.
It might be helpful to mark the corner points for lining up the pieces.
When you piece the triangles to the squares, I think there will be a bit of a dog ear from the triangle.
It might be helpful to mark the corner points for lining up the pieces.
#4
The formula for cutting setting triangles is:
Finished Block size x 1.414
Round to nearest 1/8”
Add 1-1/4”
Cut out and quarter the block
If your finished square is 8", 8x1.414 = 11.312 rounded to nearest 1/8 would be 11.375, plus 1.250 = 12.625 (12-5/8). Cut corner to corner and you have 4 side setting blocks and the outside edge is not on the bias.
Finished Block size x 1.414
Round to nearest 1/8”
Add 1-1/4”
Cut out and quarter the block
If your finished square is 8", 8x1.414 = 11.312 rounded to nearest 1/8 would be 11.375, plus 1.250 = 12.625 (12-5/8). Cut corner to corner and you have 4 side setting blocks and the outside edge is not on the bias.
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Originally Posted by JudyG
The formula for cutting setting triangles is:
Finished Block size x 1.414
Round to nearest 1/8”
Add 1-1/4”
Cut out and quarter the block
If your finished square is 8", 8x1.414 = 11.312 rounded to nearest 1/8 would be 11.375, plus 1.250 = 12.625 (12-5/8). Cut corner to corner and you have 4 side setting blocks and the outside edge is not on the bias.
Finished Block size x 1.414
Round to nearest 1/8”
Add 1-1/4”
Cut out and quarter the block
If your finished square is 8", 8x1.414 = 11.312 rounded to nearest 1/8 would be 11.375, plus 1.250 = 12.625 (12-5/8). Cut corner to corner and you have 4 side setting blocks and the outside edge is not on the bias.
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