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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:06 PM
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    Default This little block is perfect - except it is the wrong size

    I love this little block. It came in a pattern book of 3 inch paper piecing blocks. I enlarged the pattern on a copier, spent a few hours carefully making the block. I was so delighted with it, until, I went to line it up with my other random mini blocks and it is 1/2 inch too small. I used the wrong ratio to enlarge the pattern!
    I should have double checked the copy when it came out of the copier.
    I don't want to put a border around it, because that alone will make it stand out too much from the other blocks. Oh well, practice is never a bad thing, right? I think I will just put it in a frame.
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:16 PM
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    It's a very cute block! Sorry it's the wrong size.
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:18 PM
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    cute block
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:19 PM
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    excellent paper piecing .... maybe there's another project in its future.
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:21 PM
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    It's really cute...can you add a 1" accent strip to one side and either the top of bottom to bring it up to size? That will leave 1/2" total for seam widths.
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:24 PM
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    I like it, and, maybe it wont stand out to much
    did you try a white border
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:29 PM
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    That's too bad cuz it's such a cute block.
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    Old 08-31-2012, 05:53 PM
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    If nothing else it could be used as a label on the back.
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    Old 08-31-2012, 06:07 PM
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    yes use it for the label
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    Old 08-31-2012, 06:09 PM
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    A label is a great idea or a Christmas tree ornament, if you stuff it.
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