illusion quilt modification question
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illusion quilt modification question
Happy Saturday! I am working on a tshirt quilt for my niece. I wanted to do an illusion quilt because I have never done one before. I am looking at the pattern in the MSQC December Block magazine. This uses 10" charms cut in half to make 5" x 10" block. Then they use 1-1/2" strips to make the sashing and illusion effects
My question is on modifying those sizes. My tshirt block is 16-1/2" square. I think the 1-1/2" will be too narrow. I have a black jelly roll.... do you think using 2-1/2" strips will be too wide? That is 1" wider than the pattern.. but then my block is 11" wider and 6" longer than the pattern.
Any thoughts?
My question is on modifying those sizes. My tshirt block is 16-1/2" square. I think the 1-1/2" will be too narrow. I have a black jelly roll.... do you think using 2-1/2" strips will be too wide? That is 1" wider than the pattern.. but then my block is 11" wider and 6" longer than the pattern.
Any thoughts?
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I would lay out the background fabric, then take your 2.5" strips and fold to the appropriate length, lay them on the background then take a tshirt block and place it on the strips so that only 2" shows. This will give you a look at the final layout without cutting anything.
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I would lay out the background fabric, then take your 2.5" strips and fold to the appropriate length, lay them on the background then take a tshirt block and place it on the strips so that only 2" shows. This will give you a look at the final layout without cutting anything.
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