I hope I haven't messed up with this!
05-15-2015, 07:58 AM
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I did a beautiful sampler quilt called Patriots in Petticoats. Some blocks used 1/8th pieces and I have vowed to switch out the blocks if I ever come across that again in a quilt. It was a pain!!
05-15-2015, 01:30 PM
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I am on block 35 and was rounding off to the blocks. Have had to do blocks over to get the correct size. Wor ks on Hot and trimming down but on squares I have learned to cut to actual size. Hope this helps. Good luck.
05-16-2015, 06:00 PM
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Yes! That's the book. Did you cut the pieces by the exact measurements (ie, 3 7/8") or cut larger and then trim them down? Also, on page 6 and 7, what are they trying to show me? How to cut the initial square? Then follow each individual block directions? I am confused by these directions. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. I love these blocks. I'm just a civil war nut anyway! Thanks for replying!!
05-16-2015, 06:01 PM
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05-16-2015, 06:05 PM
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Are you referring to the measurement of a block using an 1/8th increment? Or do you mean the actual size was 1/8th? Yikes! yep, that would be a pain! just wondering what exactly you are referring to. Thanks!
05-16-2015, 06:10 PM
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For HST I do as others do and measure up and trim. I think we are missing the point here however with her question as while there may be some HST in the quilt there are other blocks that use the 1/8" increment measurement. Personally I have not made blocks using 1/8" increment measurements other than I frequently use 3/8" seam allowance on my bindings because that is the width of my presser foot. Typically, quilting and patterns don't use 1/8" increments.
If I were doing this quilt I would more than likely follow the pattern and tediously cut out the pieces as the pattern maker has directed. She probably did this for a reason that isn't readily apparent to all of us. I think if you don't, you will more than likely run into fitting blocks together problems far greater than the aggravation of measuring 1/8". I would mark my ruler with a thin strip of painters tape so I could readily find my measurement especially if a particular measurement was used frequently. It shouldn't be that much more difficult to cut something 3 7/8" than 4 if your lines are clear when measuring. Take your time and enjoy the journey. Think of how much you are going to cherish the quilt when it's done.
If I were doing this quilt I would more than likely follow the pattern and tediously cut out the pieces as the pattern maker has directed. She probably did this for a reason that isn't readily apparent to all of us. I think if you don't, you will more than likely run into fitting blocks together problems far greater than the aggravation of measuring 1/8". I would mark my ruler with a thin strip of painters tape so I could readily find my measurement especially if a particular measurement was used frequently. It shouldn't be that much more difficult to cut something 3 7/8" than 4 if your lines are clear when measuring. Take your time and enjoy the journey. Think of how much you are going to cherish the quilt when it's done.
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