Obsessed

I know! I keep trying to talk myself into something simpler, but I seem to have my heart set on these silly spiderweb blocks!

Sherry - here is a link to a spiderweb blocks tutorial. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=6510 I am going to paper piece instead of foundation piece so I have less bulk, but this is the basic idea...

maine ladybug

Lara,
Those are very cool. I think you should go for it!

Kehoeta

I didn't know they were spiderweb blocks. But I made a fall table runner using the same process. They are actually easier than they look. And go together very fast.

jacquie

wow, they look great!!
no, you stick with these, they are a sure winner!!

ssnare

My husband cursed and cursed, but he finally figured it out. This is enough to make me want to quit before I even start.

I compared the fabric for the rest of the block while it was all folded and it looks great, however, after I have cut the other pieces to go with the main pieces, I have discovered that the new pieces are thinner than the main pieces. Can I cut the same fabric and put wrong sides together and sew as 1 piece? Or are there other suggestions that I might do?

pattis47

Sherry,

Don't give up...step away from it for a few hours.
You have until Feb to complete the row...DON'T RUSH.

I think you need to be sure you have 5 blocks that each measure 12 1/2" X 12 1/2".

Then Sew them together and you will have a row that is 12 1/2" X 60 1/2"...

I think your problem is the 5 1/2" blocks, just add fabric to them to make them 12 1/2" square which would be a 4" strip on all 4 sides.

Before you cut any more fabric, I suggest you cut paper squares out that are the same size as your fabric. then glue the 4" strips to the small blocks to get the 12 1/2" block.
After that be sure each block is 12 1/2" square.{ they might need to be trimmed}.....then glue all of the 5 blocks together to see how your row will measure 12 1/2" high and 60 1/2" long { you can use newspaper and the comics to give you different colors to make it easy to see where your "stitching lines" are.

Hope this helps you.

Cuddly Quilter

Thanks very much for putting the photo up as the message about going under the message board and pressing m did not work for me. I am new to this WHOLE programme and must say i do get lost and still finding my way around. YOU DO FANTASTIC applique work, your top row of flowers are absolutely stunning. Now i can visualise what they are after. Appreciate the help here.

Cuddly Quilter

NOW THAT IS SOMETHING i WOULD LOVE TO SEE ..... :shock:
hand painted and then applique work. Have you got some to show us?

Cuddly Quilter

Now that is up my alley........ I love purple. My quilt in my bedroom are purples Jacobs Ladder and i made my daughter a purple 21st crop circle theme quilt.......LOTS OF PURPLE fabric in my house............lol
Still thinking about joining though

Cre8tvlwyr

whenever I plan a block, or am not sure if things are going together correctly, I grab some graph paper... the math is so basic and it does take the frustration down and out!! You have to remember to take your seam allowances into account. If your 3 large blocks are 12 3/4" - is that "unfinished?" This is important because if it is, you need another 1/2" background/sashing than if it will be 12 3/4" after you sew it to the sashing. so... STEP 1: measure everything you have as it would be "finished" say 12 1/4". STEP 2: tape 2-3 pieces of graph paper together and have each square equal an inch - mark off the desired width of your row... STEP 3: cut "model squares" your large squares will be 12 squares and a fourth of the 13th square. If you want, cut three of these out - and also cut two graph paper squares the model "size" of your smaller blocks. now place then on your blank graph paper "row". You will be able to tell if the 5 squares you have will work out simply with sashing or if you need something more. Don't feel you have to make 5 squares the same size... different sizes add interest. [I hope I havent confused you :roll: ]