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For the new folks who haven't done a round robin before, I have some ideas. I'm currently doing a round robin now.
The idea is that you make your center 24 x 24 and the five other people in the group will place a border around it. And the center builds from 24 x 24. When I receive a center block that's 24 x 24, I'll put a 5" border around it and it will grow to 34 x 34. If I put a 4" border on it, it will grow to 32 x 32.
I didn't see any guidelines about how large the borders should be. A good rule of thumb is usually 4 to 5 inches per border. You can make a fancy 3" border and then place two 1" sashing strips on it that makes it 5". There's all kinds of things you can do. That will grow a 24 x 24 center into a very nice lap sized quilt.
I do have a couple ideas for folks that aren't sure how to make their center large enough.
First, you can make your center block and build your own border around it to max it out to the 24 x 24. (I might do that myself.)
Or, you don't have to make your center block 24 x 24. That's a guideline limit, more or less. You can make your center 20 inches or 15 inches.
If I recieve a very small center block, I'd be inclined to enlarge the first border to max it out somewhat. We are using creative judgment along with following the guidelines.
Now, another thing folks can do is make four 12" blocks and sew them together to make up one 24" block.
An example of that would be what I did in the other thread.
Take some paper pieced block, make four of them, rotate and sew them together to make some kind of pattern: (Just an example.)
The idea is that you make your center 24 x 24 and the five other people in the group will place a border around it. And the center builds from 24 x 24. When I receive a center block that's 24 x 24, I'll put a 5" border around it and it will grow to 34 x 34. If I put a 4" border on it, it will grow to 32 x 32.
I didn't see any guidelines about how large the borders should be. A good rule of thumb is usually 4 to 5 inches per border. You can make a fancy 3" border and then place two 1" sashing strips on it that makes it 5". There's all kinds of things you can do. That will grow a 24 x 24 center into a very nice lap sized quilt.
Well, I'm the opposite of you, Terri and MJ. I have the center ideas, but haven't started to pull fabric yet. My question is this....how do I make a center pattern bigger?? I'm thinking I will play with some paper to see what size I need to be cutting. I'm certainly not smart enough to just figure it out and go because...of course the center looks better on point I'll think some more, then maybe let ya'll know what it says to cut...maybe you non math challenged folks can help
First, you can make your center block and build your own border around it to max it out to the 24 x 24. (I might do that myself.)
Or, you don't have to make your center block 24 x 24. That's a guideline limit, more or less. You can make your center 20 inches or 15 inches.
If I recieve a very small center block, I'd be inclined to enlarge the first border to max it out somewhat. We are using creative judgment along with following the guidelines.
Now, another thing folks can do is make four 12" blocks and sew them together to make up one 24" block.
An example of that would be what I did in the other thread.
Take some paper pieced block, make four of them, rotate and sew them together to make some kind of pattern: (Just an example.)
Or the other way
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Make four of these
[ATTACH=CONFIG]15251[/ATTACH]
Sew them together one way
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OK, I see how this might have been confusing.
It was my intent that the sizes of the center and each border are to be as laid out in the directions.
So everyone will end up with the same size quilt - 90 inches.
The reason I did it this way is that there are some beginners in the group and the rounds are even multiples.
In other words, round 2 can have (10) 3 inch blocks
round 3, (7) 6 inch blocks
round 4, (8) 7 inch blocks
round 5, (9) 8 inch blocks
round 6 (10) 9 inch blocks
You dont have to make blocks for your borders, but if you do, they will fit evenly.
Sorry for any confusion.
It was my intent that the sizes of the center and each border are to be as laid out in the directions.
So everyone will end up with the same size quilt - 90 inches.
The reason I did it this way is that there are some beginners in the group and the rounds are even multiples.
In other words, round 2 can have (10) 3 inch blocks
round 3, (7) 6 inch blocks
round 4, (8) 7 inch blocks
round 5, (9) 8 inch blocks
round 6 (10) 9 inch blocks
You dont have to make blocks for your borders, but if you do, they will fit evenly.
Sorry for any confusion.
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Originally Posted by jstitch
OK, I see how this might have been confusing.
It was my intent that the sizes of the center and each border are to be as laid out in the directions.
So everyone will end up with the same size quilt - 90 inches.
The reason I did it this way is that there are some beginners in the group and the rounds are even multiples.
In other words, round 2 can have (10) 3 inch blocks
round 3, (7) 6 inch blocks
round 4, (8) 7 inch blocks
round 5, (9) 8 inch blocks
round 6 (10) 9 inch blocks
You dont have to make blocks for your borders, but if you do, they will fit evenly.
Sorry for any confusion.
It was my intent that the sizes of the center and each border are to be as laid out in the directions.
So everyone will end up with the same size quilt - 90 inches.
The reason I did it this way is that there are some beginners in the group and the rounds are even multiples.
In other words, round 2 can have (10) 3 inch blocks
round 3, (7) 6 inch blocks
round 4, (8) 7 inch blocks
round 5, (9) 8 inch blocks
round 6 (10) 9 inch blocks
You dont have to make blocks for your borders, but if you do, they will fit evenly.
Sorry for any confusion.
It should be 8 - 7 inch blocks
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Originally Posted by babeegirl
this will be my first round robin. Do I make my 24x24 center anything I want and have it done by the first mailing deadline?
You can mail it any time before the first deadline.
Be sure you email me each time you send and receive a quilt top.
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Here are the sizes and mailing dates.
First round:
Mail date: November 1, 2008
Size: 24 x 24 , finished
24 1/2 x 24 1/2 unfinished
Second round: I allowed extra time, due to the holidays
Mail date: January 15, 2009
Border Size: 3 inches, finished, 3 1/2 inches, Unfinished
Finished Size: 30 inches, 30 1/2 inches Unfinished
Third round:
Mail date: March 15, 2009
Border Size: 6 inches, finished, 6 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 42 inches, 42 1/2 inches Unfinished
Fourth round:
Mail date: May 15, 2009
Border Size: 7 inches, finished, 7 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 56 inches, 56 1/2 inches Unfinished
Fifth round:
Mail date: July 15, 2009
Border Size: 8 inches, finished, 8 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 72 inches, 72 1/2 inches Unfinished
Sixth round:
Mail date: September 15, 2009
Border Size: 9 inches, finished, 9 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 90 inches, 90 1/2 inches Unfinished
First round:
Mail date: November 1, 2008
Size: 24 x 24 , finished
24 1/2 x 24 1/2 unfinished
Second round: I allowed extra time, due to the holidays
Mail date: January 15, 2009
Border Size: 3 inches, finished, 3 1/2 inches, Unfinished
Finished Size: 30 inches, 30 1/2 inches Unfinished
Third round:
Mail date: March 15, 2009
Border Size: 6 inches, finished, 6 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 42 inches, 42 1/2 inches Unfinished
Fourth round:
Mail date: May 15, 2009
Border Size: 7 inches, finished, 7 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 56 inches, 56 1/2 inches Unfinished
Fifth round:
Mail date: July 15, 2009
Border Size: 8 inches, finished, 8 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 72 inches, 72 1/2 inches Unfinished
Sixth round:
Mail date: September 15, 2009
Border Size: 9 inches, finished, 9 1/2 inches Unfinished
Finished Size: 90 inches, 90 1/2 inches Unfinished
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Mary quite contrary, what were you trying to get working. Were you posting pics. It takes quite a long time to download them. Afraid you have to patient, something I havent got a lot off.´ Try again Please.
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