New Quilter -squaring up a nine patch question
#1
I am very new to quilting, and my project is a disappearing nine patch. I'm making it out of charm packs and some 5 in squares I cut myself. So, my nine patches are made out of 5 in squares and I'm stuck. I have all of the nine patches made and pressed, but I can't figure out the dimensions to square up each nine patch. Can you help me? Pretty please?
My inner patch measures 4.5 inches, but the outside patches will be sewn together, so I need to leave a 1/4 inch for the seam, right?? :?:
My inner patch measures 4.5 inches, but the outside patches will be sewn together, so I need to leave a 1/4 inch for the seam, right?? :?:
#4
Originally Posted by susiequilt
Yes. Using 5 inch blocks you should have a measurement of 4.75 + 4.5 + 4.75 for a total of 14" for the unfinished blocks. When you get it in a quilt the finished size would be 13 1/2".
#6
Originally Posted by susiequilt
Whoops! I was editing when you quoted.
That 13.5 will not be the finished size in a quilt. I forgot about cutting and resewing but the 14" is correct.
That 13.5 will not be the finished size in a quilt. I forgot about cutting and resewing but the 14" is correct.
#8
Originally Posted by dsb38327
I would like to compliment you on your ability to state your question in the way you did.
Seems to me you were very precise and said exactly what they needed to know to be able to help you.
Good job!
Seems to me you were very precise and said exactly what they needed to know to be able to help you.
Good job!
I really appreciate the help. :)
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