When the blocks aren't perfect
#22
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Hampshire
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This is much better than my first attempt. I didn't have this board then, or I would have improved much faster.
I finally figured out that my 1/4 inch was not always the same. It might have been off only a smidge, but that was enough for my blocks to be not all the same. I now have a quilting foot with a little flange on the side that measures exactly 1/4 inch. It changed my quilting life! :-)
You are doing a great job.
I finally figured out that my 1/4 inch was not always the same. It might have been off only a smidge, but that was enough for my blocks to be not all the same. I now have a quilting foot with a little flange on the side that measures exactly 1/4 inch. It changed my quilting life! :-)
You are doing a great job.
#24
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Originally Posted by kwiltkrazy
Looks like you are doing pretty good, seems there may be a variation in your seams. Be sure you square them off from the middle, not just squared around the outside.
#25
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan
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I would suggest measuring your seams and making sure you have an accurate 1/4 inch seam on the ones that are not the correct size. Rip the incorrect seams out and resew. It may seem like a lot of work but when the project is finished you will be glad you did it correctly
#26
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Location: Sturbridge, Ma
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next time when you trace and mark, put very fine sand paper on table. this will prevent the fabric from slipping.
Also. Measure the smallest square and use that as your squaring piece. You might cut paper that size and then recut the rest to match. I would not go with what the blocks should have been. the squares can be any size and still work. When you make your square and in placement, make sure the points of the square line up with your diagonal seam lines. They will then fit.
Also. Measure the smallest square and use that as your squaring piece. You might cut paper that size and then recut the rest to match. I would not go with what the blocks should have been. the squares can be any size and still work. When you make your square and in placement, make sure the points of the square line up with your diagonal seam lines. They will then fit.
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