When Making a New Quilt, Do You
07-09-2011, 10:43 AM
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Haa, that's such a good idea. I've never done more than lay out the already-cut pieces in the block arrangement before sewing them together, but by that time I've cut out everything I need so it's not like I could turn back at that point anyway.
07-09-2011, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
If it is a new pattern to me, I try to make a sample block first with scrap fabrics. That way I can find and work out any problem areas before I cut my good fabric. It also lets me know if I am in way over my head (have been there before...lol).
07-09-2011, 03:40 PM
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Before cutting,when I preview fabrics, I run color copies of the fabrics I'm considering, cut them into the correct sizes, tape them down to make a paper block, if I don't like the color combos, I adjust till I get the look, then run a copy of the block in color and use it as a visual guide for the first block or so.:)
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