5 minute block , what size blocks to cut out? Help!
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5 minute block , what size blocks to cut out? Help!
I know someone on the board had a list of proper size to make different size 5 minute block. I want an 8 inch finish block, can anyone help me? Thank you. Janice
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I have the Five Minute Quilt Block book. Each pattern has a different size of fabric to cut. The basic block is
Large 10" block uses 5 1/4" x 10" fabric pieces.
Small block uses 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" makes 5 1/4" block.
The book is worth getting. I love everyone of the patterns.
There seems to be a ratio to fabric size to finished block size as the fabrics are all weird measurements.
I would use 8 1/2" fabrics for the sky and try different size of geese fabric until it worked out.
Large 10" block uses 5 1/4" x 10" fabric pieces.
Small block uses 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" makes 5 1/4" block.
The book is worth getting. I love everyone of the patterns.
There seems to be a ratio to fabric size to finished block size as the fabrics are all weird measurements.
I would use 8 1/2" fabrics for the sky and try different size of geese fabric until it worked out.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 10-30-2012 at 09:18 AM.
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OK, i revisited the Utube video and see exactly what you mean. if you want the finished size to be 8", then 1/2 of the finished size is 4". you then add the seam allowances to that. so the rectangles would be 4.5 x 8.5". the video looks like all three rectangles are the same size. i hope this helps
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here's the link to the Utube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIxl3af3lzY
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