Arrowhead block swap

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OHhappychicks said:
Ok. That's what I was wanting to know. So, just sew them as laid out in the pic. Just wasn't sure about sewing on the diagonal, but I think I have it. After I get one made, I'm sure I will see. Now another question. Does anyone have a good you-tube video or good instructions on getting a good squared edge. I've watched several, but it seems they are all a little different. The biggest confusion for me is which edge do I use to square, the folded or the selvage? Sometimes the selvage is a little wavy. It seems that when I straighten the selvage, the fold is a little off. I would think going with the fold would be better. What do you all think? I had to go get another piece of fabric yesterday. The other piece I was going to use had so much stretch to it, It didn't go back in shape. IDK! It was weird, so that thru me a day behind. I'm going to starch and press my fabric now, then I will be ready to square.

And on the state block swap, I think I'm going to sit this one out, katsdar. I have so much to get caught up on. I would like to get some of these tops put together, plus, I need to get my 2 nephews quilts made. I've determined that after this week, I'm going to do some major cleaning out of cabinets and closets to get rid of A LOT of stuff!! And I still have canning to do. I will be keeping up with all of you though!!!
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check out this link



To get a straight edge on your fabric
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/video...-edge-right-handed-single-ruler-technique.htm


We'll see you in the next swap after the States, and post pics of your tops and nephews quilts, We would love to see them and don't stay away!!! Hope these tutorials help.
 
I have a question. Did your blocks end up being bigger than 11.5 inch square? Mine is. I'm not sure how to square them up to make them the right size. HELP
 
Jenmack said:
I have a question. Did your blocks end up being bigger than 11.5 inch square? Mine is. I'm not sure how to square them up to make them the right size. HELP
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I just trimmed off the long points and sied them to the straight edges and they were the correct size, I would do that, how much bigger are they?
 
katsdar said:
check out this link



To get a straight edge on your fabric
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/video...-edge-right-handed-single-ruler-technique.htm


We'll see you in the next swap after the States, and post pics of your tops and nephews quilts, We would love to see them and don't stay away!!! Hope these tutorials help.
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Thanks for the links katsdar! I will be hanging around and I'll be back!
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I also have a couple of questions on trimming. Blocks are 11.5"trimmed and 11" finished? Did you use a 12" square ruler to trim or can I trim one side at a time with a straight ruler? When I measure the blocks even with the triangles they are measuring about 11 3/4".
 
OHhappychicks said:
Thanks for the links katsdar! I will be hanging around and I'll be back!
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I also have a couple of questions on trimming. Blocks are 11.5"trimmed and 11" finished? Did you use a 12" square ruler to trim or can I trim one side at a time with a straight ruler? When I measure the blocks even with the triangles they are measuring about 11 3/4".
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I trimmed one side at at time with a regular ruler, just cut the long corners edges to line up with the side, I hope that makes since.

LL

see in the last picture all they are doing is cleaning up the edges
 

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