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    Old 10-11-2011, 09:12 AM
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    I like big blocks - nothing smaller than 8 or 9" up to 12 or 15" depending on the finished size I'm aiming for
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    Old 10-11-2011, 10:34 AM
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    i think i prefer the 8-10". i made 12" on a king and i felt that the design looked too spaced apart. definitely not into very small blocks
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    Old 10-11-2011, 11:27 AM
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    I rarely work with any blocks smaller than 8 inches, if I like the pattern and it's too small for me, I'll just enlarge the pieces.
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    Old 10-11-2011, 11:40 AM
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    I like 12" because there is so much that you can do with them...double the "recipe" and you've got a great wall-hanging, halve it and you've got blocks for baby quilt. Plus, I like a lot of room for quilting and the spaces get rather tight if the block is smaller than 12".
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    Old 10-11-2011, 11:41 AM
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    Varies with the particular block
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    Old 10-11-2011, 03:03 PM
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    I use anything 2 inches and larger but prefer smaller to larger
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