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I have finished sewing my 4-patch on point thanks to Margo's pics. Didn't have a clue as to how to make them. Again thanks Margo!
However, here is my problem. My top and bottom strips worked out perfectly, but the two longer ones are an inch too long. Should I try and sew and take up the slack as I go? I must have stretch them when pressing them out.
This BOM is truly a challenge for this Newbie, but I'm sure with all the knowledgeable quilters, I'll get through it with success.
Yours in quilting,
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The 4-patch strips are becoming more of a challenge for me too. Mine came up short. I guess that is easier to deal with as I just wet them down and creatively pressed. I'm beginning to feel like the person Ricky referred to in the last show "I don't like mine". My choice for the setting triangles is making my quilt very green and that wasn't what I had in mind when I started. Oh well. Gloria
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I'm not sure what happened but I wonder if when you put those last few triangles on the end you used the full size triangles rather than the smaller ones? We do have 2 sizes of triangles to contend with.
Most of my problems are my strips end up a bit on the small side and I have to block each section as I go.
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Originally posted by NfiegirlI have finished sewing my 4-patch on point thanks to Margo's pics. Didn't have a clue as to how to make them. Again thanks Margo!
However, here is my problem. My top and bottom strips worked out perfectly, but the two longer ones are an inch too long. Should I try and sew and take up the slack as I go? I must have stretch them when pressing them out.
This BOM is truly a challenge for this Newbie, but I'm sure with all the knowledgeable quilters, I'll get through it with success.
Yours in quilting,
Pat
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Originally posted by denise-nhI'm not sure what happened but I wonder if when you put those last few triangles on the end you used the full size triangles rather than the smaller ones? We do have 2 sizes of triangles to contend with.
Most of my problems are my strips end up a bit on the small side and I have to block each section as I go.
denise
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None of my stuff came out the right size! Too small! :? But...with some fudging and fiddling I'm making it work. The last floater strip-I cut it too big on purpose so that I can "cut it down to size". It'll be the right size before March! :wink:
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I started sewing my 4-patches to the setting triangles yesterday. Got the two short rows done and they see to be very close to the correct size. Then I will work on the rest after an overnight trip to Merrily We Quilt Along in Springfield for a class. This quit is going to be so pretty.
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I've finished my first two rows of the 4 patch, the shorter ones. I measured first one 24", second is 23 1/2. I believe the proper size in Sue's instructions was 23 1/4. Is this going to be a major goof? Can I trim the longer one to 23 1/2 and at least it is equal? Should I wait til I get the longer rows done and see how bad I mess them up? LOL. I use the blue painters tape on my machine as my 1/4 quide, I am using a bit of glue to keep stretching down instead of pinning. The rows don't want to lay flat. I've twirled my seams and tried opening the big seam and that seemed worse. I don't want to steam it and make it more out of shape. Any other advice? Thanks bunches! Sandi in FL
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Sandi, I wouldn't recommend trimming the longer one, but you can probably steam block both of them to get them closer to the same length. Try it and let them dry thoroughly before you move them.
Having them the same length is more important than getting them to 23-1/4", because you can make up the difference with the floater strips!
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Cheryl, just try to get the short ones the same length, and the long ones the same length. Blocking them will help. Don't worry about the width (which WILL change if you block them). The floaters will make everything work just fine and Sue's directions tell us how to figure the right size for the floaters! I think it's magic!
You might want to check your seam allowances to make sure you are stitching correctly. If you measure your FINISHED squares in the 4-patch blocks, they should measure EXACTLY 1" x 1".
If that measurement is off, do whatever it takes to correct your seam allowance for the rest of the project. You can either move your fabric as you feed it under the presser foot, or you can move your needle to make up the difference, if your machine has that feature. On my Webshots album titled THIS IS A TEST, I show how you can check your seam allowance.
And remember....we are dealing with fabric here, and not tempered steel. Minor adjustments are possible!
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THanks Margo,
I did your 1/4 inch testing, and thought I had it all set, but for some reason didn't turn out to be the right size. Maybe I need better lighting by my machine to the right.
I'll just keep trudging alongaand see what happens. Cheryl
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THanks Lois,
Thats what if feels like. I'm not enjoying this month. I finished all the strips and now my floater border is only going to be 1/2 inch finished. I got the first one on the center block and will put the 4 patches on today. Stilll haven't done the sawtooth stars. March should be easier. I have done many pinwheel blocks. CHeryl
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Here is information on how to post photos on the Forum. If you have trouble it is usually because the images are too large....
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Please use this TOPIC to share your progress with Laurel Ridge.
There is a STICKY TOPIC that explains how to... -
Please use this TOPIC to ask questions about Month 1. Month 1 will be released December 29 when the show featuring Lynn...
-
Very good info. i just watched a video for this and will buy a Wing Clipper 2 tomorrow to test. Looks like it works in a...
-
Flying geese ruler - Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper II ruler has 1 1/4” X 2 1/2” size neede for BOM.
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Yes, the top side you will be able to trim with that ruler. The other 3 sides you will use a square. I will demo on the...
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Good morning from Montana Barbara, I have the flying geese 1 1/2 x 3. Do you think I would be able to trim from that to...
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A great way to start this upcoming new year and new quilt project is to start a small group to meet regularly, in person...
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It is an EQ project file so only those with Electric Quilt software could open it. I don’t have the file, just the image....
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Hi -- is there any way to upload the entire quilt diagram to EQ8 for coloring? This would sure be helpful!
Thanks... -
My additions are all at least 10 years old. I used the floral border fabric as a guide to select a few darker fabrics that...
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Hi Barbara...I would like to add fabrics as you did to the spring kit. Would you mind sharing which fabrics you added?...
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