math help -- cause speech isn't math =(

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03-31-2010, 05:32 PM

jetnica

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so, i want to do this block for the black/white/brights swap.

http://www.quilterscache.com/L/LadyoftheLake2Block.html

but it is for a finished 12" block and the swap blocks need to be 12 1/2" finished. (duh!)

the last time i tried to do this i ended up doing it all wrong and it was a mess.

anyone good with math and wanna tell me how big to cut the pieces in order to make a 12 1/2" finished block?

lol -- speech, reading, english, esol, and journalism certifications - not a bit of math anywhere to be found!

03-31-2010, 05:35 PM

Jim's Gem

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If this is a swap on this board it is likely a 12" finished or 12 1/2" unfinished. You should be fine with that size and directions.

03-31-2010, 05:38 PM

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Just a "heads up" I have found that they tend to use scant 1/4" seams on their patterns :D:D:D

03-31-2010, 05:48 PM

purplemem

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jetnica

The swap on the board is for 12 1/2" UNFINISHED, 12 inch FINISHED. This pattern is just fine!

03-31-2010, 05:53 PM

raptureready

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12 1/2" finished block means just that. It will be 12" finished once the blocks are sewn together for a top. Cut this just the way the pattern says, use a scant 1/4" seam and when the block is done it should measure 12 1/2 inches.
The directions (where it says 12"finished) is refering to after it's in a quilt. Don't feel bad, I got really confused on this at first too.