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Originally Posted by klgreene
I would square them up, for what you have done, then make pinwheels by taking two fabrics face to face, the size of the square you want, sew 1/4 completely around all four sides. Then cut corner to corner on the diagonal. then take that 1/2 triangle and cut it corner to middle of the long edge. It's so easy, I just hope I explained it so you can understand. I'm planning on doing a pin wheel soon, but have so many others I have to get done first.
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if I need to square up from the middle. I find the sz I need. I take a pc of template plastic, cut it to that sz. Take a ruler & a fine sharpie marker, draw a line from corner to corner(diagonals). center it over your block middle, carefully place your ruler on top, & rotary trim away the small edges.save the template to reuse or recut!I know you can square up from your rulers, but I find it MUCH HARDER
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Originally Posted by QuiltMania
Square them up. It will save frustration (and cussing) later.
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What is a fussy cut square/ruler?
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A square up ruler has the diagonal line marked on it. You just line up one corner of your block at the size you want, make sure your seam line is on the diagonal line of the ruler and cut your block to size. One step - easy peasy - HST nice and square with seam going corner to corner.
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Just came home from a retreat weekend where we used THANGLES for our half-square pinwheels and it really works well. Also, helps to stabilize the fabric. Takes a little care in removing the paper.
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R I P and you'll be happy you did. Or like the other quilters said-square them off.
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Measure your smallest block and square up the others to match it.
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Looking at you blocks I looks like you have not pressed as you go properly. I have had that problem with other peoples blocks as well as my own. that is one reason why they are not right. Also check that you have a 1/4 seam, if this is nor right it also will make your block uneven. if you do not have a 1/4 foot measure 1/4inch from your need and put a piece of tape on that line and allow the fabric to follow along that edge. but always press, not iron( do not move the iron) you may have to unpick and start again--Sorry.
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Okay I am also a new beginner and working on my first baby quilt.
My blocks have embroideried line work zoo animals it is a scrappy log cabin design.They are not the same size either. How do I square them up? Do I just cut the squares all the same size all the way around the block or what?I have a really wide ruler. I don't want to have to rip them all apart (again):) |
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