Help with scaling down a block please
03-11-2009, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
I get so excited when I figure out a new shortcut to my "Blocks" and it's like I can't wait to show it to someone!! They are such time savers.:D
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03-15-2009, 07:37 PM
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I don't pay any attention to bias. I just use the fabric in swatches. Because the pieces of fabric are small when the final block is cut out that it doesn't really matter. It has never caused a problem for me.
You can use the method for any size template so I suppose it might cause a problem in a larger block say a 4" template but I have never tried it that large. I work with 1 1/2" mostly.
The benefit of miniatures is that the problems that plaque a normal quilter doesn't exist in miniature at least for me.
I don't even know how to check for bias!! Theoretically I have heard the
explanation but I don't have to mess with it so I don't.
You can use the method for any size template so I suppose it might cause a problem in a larger block say a 4" template but I have never tried it that large. I work with 1 1/2" mostly.
The benefit of miniatures is that the problems that plaque a normal quilter doesn't exist in miniature at least for me.
I don't even know how to check for bias!! Theoretically I have heard the
explanation but I don't have to mess with it so I don't.
03-15-2009, 10:15 PM
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Woo you got a lot of good advice....:-).....I just cut till I get what I want and then measure.....takes time and several tries but works for me.....:-)....good luck and let us see whne you get your project going.....
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