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wiggybutt
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help

Post by wiggybutt » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:44 am

i'm still got a little bit of trouble with the brides bouquet not turning out very but this one is a little bit better i found out if i use freezer paper it stables the peice from stretching but i have trouble squareing my block up please help me square it up to ths size it should be my quarter seam is good i drawed my stiching line and sewed on it could my diamond template be off is that why i have trouble can i use the 45 degrege to cut mine and what size should the diamond s be bound to make this block HELP!!!
thank you donna
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FarmChick
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Re: help

Post by FarmChick » Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:40 pm

Donna--I haven't made this block in several years. My guild made it for a BOM, and I won the blocks. They were called "The Block from He--!" I think I won 15 or 16 blocks and every one of them was a different size! I had a hard time figuring out what to do to make the blocks uniform--finally added large triangles on all 4 sides and then trimmed them to one size. The quilt was custom quilted by a LAQ, and it was beautiful--if you didn't look too closely. LOL

Sorry I don't have any help for you. I'm sure you can use your 45 degree line on your ruler. Cut your strips the width of your template laying on its side. Try making a new template and use it with your ruler. GOOD LUCK!!!
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Joannequilts
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Re: help

Post by Joannequilts » Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:23 pm

Donna, I'm not familiar with that block, but when I have blocks that don't square up, I take 1 or 2 inch strips and sew them onto the block, them cut them all to the same size. Hope this helps!
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rosebud3
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Re: help

Post by rosebud3 » Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:24 pm

Donna, I have not made this particular block, however when working with diamonds you have stretchy sides to deal with that affect the squaring because of stretching.

Mary
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purrfect-lady
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Re: help

Post by purrfect-lady » Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:18 am

I find when my blocks come out wonky - and believe me, they do! - the two usual causes are the 1/4" seams not being truly 1/4" and pressing. I got a 1/4" foot and that has been invaluable! And I've learned to pay attention to my pressing technique - particularly on bias cuts. Also, the direction you press your seams can also make a difference. It's just practice, practice, practice. My fur-babies have so many practice blankies around the house, they think I'm their personal seamstress! Good luck! Mary Z
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