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| Kaleidoscope - oversized! |
Unfortunately the unfinished block measured 7" square instead of 6.5".
I used the paper-piecing pattern at Sew Mama Sew, and even checked the paper before I started piecing. So what went wrong? The checking square on the pattern sheet was exactly right, and I measured the edge of the block when finished: 6". BUT I used my 12.5" square ruler and must have been measuring from the WRONG SIDE! Ugh! I tried cutting back, but because it's paper pieced it's exactly right and taking off 1/4" all round meant I'd be cutting through on the points.
Now I have an orphan block, 6.75" square with 0.125" seam allowance and a self-draughted pattern following Angela's instructions. I still have to start sewing it. It's a pity I cut away the seam allowance before I realised it wasn't going to help because I like the cushion cover pattern on Sew mama Sew, and this could have been my first block. Aah! ...live and learn!
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Happy Sewing
Marly.
18 comments:
It looks fantastic! What a shame it isn't the size you wanted.
Never mind. You will find a use for it sometime.
I've made a few blocks following instructions only to find they're the wrong size. Love the fabrics you selected.
Why don't you try making another seam further in on the 4 corner triangles. This will bring it in....
I did a similar thing this week. So easy to do! It is a great block, worth making again.
What a bummer that the pattern didn't turn out the right size. I've always had that problem with paper piecing patterns from online. Love the block though, I'm sure it will find a great home.
Beautiful job on the block. I've got a box of orphan extra blocks, oops blocks, not quite right blocks. I either give them away or sew them into a scrappy quilt's pieced backing. They eventually find a home.
I feel your pain...been there...done that. I love the fabric combination. And thanks for the link to that pillow cover. I think I'll be making one!
Oh no.... it looks beautiful as is. Maybe you could put that in the middle and make it a round robin quilt with borders all around?
q bonito bloque en rojo
y tambien tengo bloques huerfanos, q algun dia ocuparé...
Very pretty!
Ugh, I hate it when I do that! I have two homeless little sailboats that were too small. And a couple sampler blocks when I gave up on the sampler. Like Sheila said - they'll find a home!
I had the same problem with the Sew Mama Sew pattern! I haven't decided how I'm going to deal with it - I can figure that out when I go to assemble my sampler quilt.
So sorry it didn't measure out right, it turned out beautifully! Hopefully you can find a fun place to use it.
Lovely block! I'm sure you'll find a use for it.
I too love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That has happened to me when I Tried to make Farmer's Wife blocks....you'll find it a new home. :)
I too love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That has happened to me when I Tried to make Farmer's Wife blocks....you'll find it a new home. :)
I just did exactly the same thing with a 15 " ruler. This beautiful block won't be an orphan for long.
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