katsdar

ok, I have my first block done, I think it's pretty, not that I can post pics but do you wait for the owner to see their blocks or do you usually post them?

Annaquilts

Two blocks done!

terriamn

Katsdar we usually post pictures as we make one or two of them

terriamn

Nelco that is what I call organized

GramE

Mine came late. Then supper, then I left for bible study. Wiped out when I got home but took my F8's to bed with me. Thought maybe I'd get inspiration in the night. I thought I had a few figured out, but having the fabric in hand, well that is different!

Confession, I've never made a 12" square before. Are there things to watch for? If I blow up a 9" square will it come out right measurement wise? My anxieties are coming back.

joanelizbay

Dang...mine just arrived at Boonville post office at 7:09 today. not sure if that will get it out for delivery today or ill have to wait till tomorrow!!

moonwork42029

GramE -- There are many sites that offer 12.5" blocks without having to blow up your patterns.

QuiltersCache has a terrific assortment of them, many you may find familiar. I'd caution you to use a scant 1/4" seam on the majority of their patterns. You can "google" 12.5 free quilt block patterns am daydream for hours (don't ask how I know that, lol)

Please remember the 12 is FINISHED size so the blocks you do need to measure 12.5" to allow for proper seam allowances when assembled into a finished top. I think that confuses some when they start out.

Enjoy and let your imagination go

Kassaundra

And would strongly encourage getting a 12.5 inch square up ruler. I don't like buying a lot of unnessecary gadgets b/c I don't have enough storage space, but the two rulers I would not give up no matter what would be my 6.5 and 12.5 square up rulers.

Annaquilts

When squaring up please do not cut off the points. I'd rather make an untrimmed block fit and quilt it out then get a perfectly squared block with no points on the triangles.

GramE

I'm taking notes.