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bjgallo
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I need help!!!!

Post by bjgallo » Sun May 27, 2007 2:25 pm

Since I am a new quilter, I need your help. I finally decided to try a Mystery Quilt with the local guild. It has gone very well. However, I have a question. I am ready to add sashings to the completed blocks. The directions do not say to square up the blocks, but isn't this something I should do?

Thanks for being out there to help me.
BJ

Quiltcreator
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by Quiltcreator » Sun May 27, 2007 2:31 pm

Yes, square them up. Just be careful if there are any triangles involved not to cut off so much on the edges of the blocks that you don't leave enough seam allowance for your triangle points. If you trim right next to the points, you will cut off your points when you sew your seam! You also have the option of adjusting the width of the sashing a wee bit to compensate for blocks of irregular sizes. I hope this all makes sense to you!

bjgallo
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by bjgallo » Sun May 27, 2007 2:42 pm

Thanks, this helps a bunch. I am so glad I discovered this forum.
BJ

beccasmom
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by beccasmom » Sun May 27, 2007 3:23 pm

Welcome BJ, where are you from in Kentucky.

Brenda

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zfatcat
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by zfatcat » Sun May 27, 2007 5:09 pm

I've learned from past experience to always square up the blocks. On some where you have a several pieces that go together, I square all the pieces up to make sure they all fit right. This makes a huge difference when the whole thing starts coming together.
Lori 8-)

gardenquilter
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by gardenquilter » Wed May 30, 2007 6:32 am

always square up the blocks

CindyB
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by CindyB » Wed May 30, 2007 7:50 am

Remember - there is finished size and unfinished size. Usually if the block says it's 12", you need to make sure that you have 12-1/2" square blocks - 1/4" on each side.

bjgallo
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Re: I need help!!!!

Post by bjgallo » Wed May 30, 2007 3:40 pm

I live in Western Kentucky about 40 miles southeast of Paducah.
BJ

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