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I finished my practice compass block, it measures 12" - if I make a 12" circle I will not have enough fabric to press to the back - what did I do wrong? My block lays flat, I have more than 1/2" above the points...
Last edited by Marge P.; 07-24-2023, 01:16 PM.
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Hi Marge! Sorry for the tardy response as I was on a long ago planned vacation last week to Yellowstone!
So just want to verify that your block is measuring 12" across the diameter from raw edge to raw edge? Things to check would be to see if your 1/4" seams are accurate and not more than 1/4". Also pressing is really important in getting the seams to be totally flat with out any overlap on the front. Don't be afraid to add some moisture and then press from the inside of the block to the outside of the block all the way around. The more you do this, the larger your block will get and the flatter it will lay.
It would be helpful to me if you could send a pic of both the front and back of your block with a straight edge ruler on top to see the diameter.
Let's start there!
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Robin, I hope you had a wonderful vacation! Thank you for answering my question. I am remaking the test block, I finished the 8 pies today and plan to finish it tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. I am also going to repress the first block to see if I can make it a bit larger. Your directions are wonderful. If I have any further problem I will send you pictures. Thank you!!!!!!
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Robin, I have an older instruction booklet. It only has the compass block not the sunflower block. How can I get the full instructions?
I did the practice block, it came out great. Thanks for such great directions.
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Hi Linda, Glad you had success with your compass block! You can order the updated A la Carte book on my website on the Shop page. The updated book has 4 chapters - Mariner's Compass Chapter, Companion Compass Blocks chapter (this was formerly a separate book), a better Finishing Chapter, and a chapter on my no circle finishing method called OctaCompasses. Let me know if you have any questions.
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If I make a different size compass, how do I figure out what size to make the companion compass block? Thank you.
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Look at the table for the Round Sunflower blocks and for the yellow highlighted line that lists the finished center size. For example, an 18" Round Sunflower block has an 8.78" finished center. This means you could make an 8" Compass to put in the middle. Hope this helps! Lots of combinations are possible!
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I am making the Winter Wreath into a quilt. Do I cut the center circle for the 12” compass from the background fabric that is in the optional kit? Will I have enough for the background? Thanks. I’m enjoying this project.
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Yes, you should have plenty of fabric for cutting your center from the 3 1/2 yards you received for the optional kit. On Page 4 of the pattern it talks about splitting your yardage and then sewing it back together. You will have a piece that is about 86" x up to 63". This then gets cut down into a square - up to 63" x 63" (the pattern calls for a 60" square and you can make it a couple inches bigger if you want). You'll have plenty of fabric left over after trimming this into a square for making your center. Hope this makes sense!
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Where do I find fabric requirements...
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And because I'm lost in the thread, do you want to see the fabric the deer is on?...
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Those antlers have me close to worn out on applique, BUT I have a paper piecing pattern that allows you to vary sections...
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Here's my two blocks. I'm not using the kit.
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This was very helpful. I'm both changing the size of my quilt and charging the internal medallion. I'm using a 40 x 55 applique...
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Today’s blog explains how you can change the size of your quilt:
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2025/01... -
I misread the instructions and ended up with a lot of outside blocks.
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I do prefer washing my fabrics before stitching. I decided to wash each months fabrics as I go….i hope this is a good...
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Kyla, Love the colors and all the creative ideas you are using to make it your own. Should
be fun. HelenW -
It took me a while to find my box of Kona cottons since I had to move them so that I could decorate for Christmas. I also...
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Thanks Helen. Very helpful.
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