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09-01-2010, 09:20 AM

#61

wildyard

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you can always put a small band around each block with one of the greens to make it the 12 1/2.

09-01-2010, 12:23 PM

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dphelps

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Pretty, pretty!

09-04-2010, 04:08 PM

#63

oneygirl

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thank you!

09-06-2010, 09:48 AM

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Pati- in Phx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oneygirl

I made this Sawtooth Star Block, and as beautiful as it is it falls short of the 12 1/2" in the directions. GRRR! This is the link I used to make the block. I really wanted it to be 12 1/2"!!! (My Bernina Activa does an accurate 1/4" seam allowance)

http://delawarequilts.com/BOMs/Sawtooth/index.html

Checking the instructions you used, they recommend a true 1/4" seam allowance. You really need to use a scant quarter inch because the fold of the fabric, and the thread take up just a tiny bit of fabric. Check the finished size of your center squares, each should measure 3" square. The center 4-patch unit should measure 6" square. If they don't that will help you see how the seam allowance may be affecting the size of your blocks. You don't think that a couple of threads width in the seam allowance might make such a huge difference. <G>

Good luck,
Pati, in Phx.

09-07-2010, 07:45 PM

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BrendaB

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Oneygirl, it is so nice of you to break it down like this. Makes it easier to check. :-)

03-17-2011, 09:16 AM

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watson's mom

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Love your block and the colours. I always cut my squares about 1/16" bigger to allow for the seam and stitching and measure after cutting. I also have started using Best Press' spray starch and it does make a big difference.