tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post6403881369815538238..comments2023-11-05T05:11:34.693-05:00Comments on modernJax: Block EngorgementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-58978884519546621012009-08-17T20:16:40.898-04:002009-08-17T20:16:40.898-04:00Love your blocks
I have the exact opposite problem...Love your blocks<br />I have the exact opposite problem, my blocks are all coming out 12 1/4. There were suggestions to make my outer strip bigger, but stupid me, I cut out all my fabric before I even started. *Sigh*<br /><br />I came *this close* to emailing you and dropping out of the swap, but the ladies on flickr were so kind and assured me it was no big deal, so I am carrying on. I am doing one a day, and have six done so far. I really love how they look on my design wall and can't wait to get my swap blocks in the mail.<br /><br />Thanks for hosting this swap, I am so excited for my finished quilt!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439839004438821531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-77341152923195788802009-08-17T10:47:51.198-04:002009-08-17T10:47:51.198-04:00My blocks are going out at the end of the week. I ...My blocks are going out at the end of the week. I just need to get some envelopes to mail them in. :) They're done, just waiting on getting the envelopes.<br /><br />You're not the only one who has had some math issues. :)JRZ Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095430610690210446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-27412853083806271712009-08-17T10:44:13.048-04:002009-08-17T10:44:13.048-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.merumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900158472269289204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-830953598216423982009-08-17T10:43:53.159-04:002009-08-17T10:43:53.159-04:00Your blocks in Pink & Aqua look great! I have ...Your blocks in Pink & Aqua look great! I have finished all mine some time ago, but still all here as it is hard to say good bye to them! LOLmerumohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900158472269289204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-59815357898596517022009-08-17T01:33:51.583-04:002009-08-17T01:33:51.583-04:00Love your pink and aqua blocks! I think bigger is...Love your pink and aqua blocks! I think bigger is fine, much better than smaller... I sent mine out to my swap partners on Friday -Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967285401217676477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-15588415146998839292009-08-16T22:58:05.426-04:002009-08-16T22:58:05.426-04:00my blocks have been sent and they were all 13"...my blocks have been sent and they were all 13" square..I put little notes on them to alert the new owners...:)bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968732077743225057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-2791872725438974182009-08-16T21:19:59.691-04:002009-08-16T21:19:59.691-04:00I cut my first set of strips this morning before c...I cut my first set of strips this morning before coffee- I had a bunch of 1" strips! Whoops! I cut 1.5" and 2" strips and trimmed after every round and so far, it has worked out ok and lots of scratching of numbers about how big each block should be after each round- but so far, so good! I think your blocks look fantastic and I personally wouldn't mind them a bit larger!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855899486817972684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-64727930385395031652009-08-16T20:04:09.301-04:002009-08-16T20:04:09.301-04:00Oh, and I know I am already doing 12 blocks, but I...Oh, and I know I am already doing 12 blocks, but I am having a ball, so if you need people for a 3rd group, I'm game! :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00701403593850394994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-2393485456685319312009-08-16T20:02:40.640-04:002009-08-16T20:02:40.640-04:00I had similar results on my first set. I cut them ...I had similar results on my first set. I cut them to 12.5. but now I wonder should my next set be the same?? or should I make sure they have the nice thick outer block? I am thinking that as long as you keep a pretty consistent seam allowance, doing just the outer ring at 2 inches would fix any small sizing issues. *sigh* Good thing this is for "scrappy" blocks! :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00701403593850394994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-26661234959137514912009-08-16T17:49:41.404-04:002009-08-16T17:49:41.404-04:00I received a block from Natalia. I am shipping my ...I received a block from Natalia. I am shipping my blocks out on Saturday 8/22Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992246515171206371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-78627375151044190682009-08-16T17:35:39.058-04:002009-08-16T17:35:39.058-04:00let me know if you still need another person - i&#...let me know if you still need another person - i'd be happy to make 6 blocks.annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122566090208621143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-87328387521692899992009-08-16T15:10:59.867-04:002009-08-16T15:10:59.867-04:00i love the color combination! I think you could s...i love the color combination! I think you could send them out as they are and they can be cut down or used as they are. I had to make my outer ring of fabric 2" wide (with all the other measurements from the pattern) to get mine to 12.5. Now i am worried that I don't have enough color variation...audreypawdreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778150139132824073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-76934690223843011012009-08-16T13:18:15.792-04:002009-08-16T13:18:15.792-04:00Oh, you are a piecing master of the same school as...Oh, you are a piecing master of the same school as me.<br />I was very smugly thinking 'I'm so clever' whilst making my blocks, but I've had to 'tweak' them a little bit to make them 12.5 inches. <br /><br />My first group of blocks has gone out, set 2 will go out this week. I just have the last ring to sew onto each one.<br />I love the blocks you've made - those pinks and aquas are wonderful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433552236916860728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33914002.post-48493629173238887472009-08-16T13:16:40.285-04:002009-08-16T13:16:40.285-04:00Glad I'm not the only one who has wonky-sized ...Glad I'm not the only one who has wonky-sized blocks! It has been a few humbling days of math (or block-sizing) ineptitude around here.<br /><br />I'd say it's better to send blocks that are too big than too small.<br /><br />I *love* the pink and aqua combo!!!The WoodLand Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130111285463882069noreply@blogger.com