I think I need to take a basic math class.
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I think I need to take a basic math class.
So I am making a D9P and I cut the material in strips at 4.5 inches. Well I should of done 5 if I wanted a 12 in block..
So now my quilt will be a little smaller then I intended. Now I have to decide if I want to put sashing in between the blocks to make it 12 inch or just do a couple of borders..LOL
So now my quilt will be a little smaller then I intended. Now I have to decide if I want to put sashing in between the blocks to make it 12 inch or just do a couple of borders..LOL
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You won't get a 12" block doing a D9P unless you cut odd size squares (4.666"). Cutting 4.5" squares will get you a 11.5" finished block, 5" squares will get you a 13" finished block. Just plan to adjust the rest of the quilt accordingly. Enlarge/reduce borders to get the overall size you want. There's no rule that the blocks HAVE to always be 12".
D9P looks great with sashing too. I finished this top recently.
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D9P looks great with sashing too. I finished this top recently.
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Thanks for the laugh this morning. I have a genius level IQ. I'm good at regular math. I understand geometry and algebra. So why is it that when it comes to quilting math, I'm a blithering idiot?????
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I would maybe lay the blocks together 1st. And then maybe lay the blocks apart, with roughly the sashing width, you want to use. And maybe if you have a color of sashing, you will want to use. Lay the block's on top of your sashing material. GOOD LUCK.
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