Frugal Pattern Quilt Block Swap (Sign-up ends 6/18/11)

[Acre of Blessings]

I hope to see other pics of blocks that others have made for this swap...........{{{twiddling thumbs}}}

 

[Kassaundra]

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Spoilers!

A Doctor Who reference, fans will understand.

 

[CoyoteMagic]

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You'll have carpal tunnel by September if you keep that up!!

 

[prairiegirl]

I am planning to make a test block this afternoon. Can someone please let me know if I have the correct measurements?
I've been through every page and tried to make notes, but with all the different measurements I want to make sure I'm making these blocks like everyone else.

6 1/2 inch square that is cut on the diagonal.
1 1/2 inch wide by 10 1/2 inch long strip.
After sewing together, square up to 6 1/2 inches.
Sew 4 together and square up to 12 1/2 inches.


*I'm referencing page 14 here for ginbart's instructions and pictures just so I don't have to go looking for them again.

Thanks a bunch~

 

[Acre of Blessings]

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The first square you cut should be 7 inches (cut on the diagonal) then once the strip is added you can square it up to 6.5 inches. trust me, this is so much easier.

 

[prairiegirl]

Acre of Blessings, thanks so much for the quick reply. 7" does make more sense - it's so much easier to square when the block isn't skimpy.

I'm off to do some cutting, sewing, pressing and squaring.

 

[Cadeau]

Okay - I know this is probably a DUMB question, BUT:

I just prewashed my fabrics - DO I DRY THEM IN THE DRYER???

Thanks for being (very) patient with a newbie!!

 

[Acre of Blessings]

Yes, dry them and then iron them

 

[Cadeau]

Thanks!

 

[17roses]

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Well... OK

Edited to make photos smaller