Big Blocks...me again!!!

[grandmaof12]

ok this pattern says absolute for a beginner, understand the layout and how to put together but the cutting is still my problem...it has 4 squares and 4 rows. It says to get 8 fat quarters cut 2 - 10 1/2 sq in each of the fat quarters from the remainder of 1 of the 8 cut 4 5 1/2 sq for the corners. Don't see where it tells you how to cut the blocks. It had the sashing and border instructions and the binding but just am totally confused!!! Please help me get it going. thank you ahead of time!!! Jan

[kho]

As I understand it- you have 8 fat quarters. From each fat quarter-cut 2 squares-each square will measure 10 1/2 inches. That will give you 16 squares measuring 10 1/2 inches.Do you need 16 or 15 of the 10 1/2 inch squares??

From fabric left over from one of the fat quarters- you will cut 4 squares-each one measuring 5 1/2 inches. These squares are for the corners.
Hope this helps-Do you have square up rulers??

[grandmaof12]

yes, it helps, thank you! I need 16 squares. no, I don't have a sq up ruler. I will try it and then I have the rest of the pattern to do the sides back and etc. would you help me understand that? Thank you for taking the time to answer and help me. Jan

[kho]

of course I'll try to help. This entire group is a great one for helping. Another thing you can do is post in chit chat that you have posted a question and could use help. It's like putting honey in front of the bees. We'll all come to check it out!! you can also pm me. Look at where my name is and see the envelope?Just click on that and a thing will open up much like an email. You have a good day, and I am glad I can help. Sandy