Looking for Some Suggestions ..

[SeptemberBaby]

Can someone direct me to where I can find a pattern(s) for a 10.5 inch block? I'm only able to find 10 inch.
This is going to be included in a block swap type event and they're asking for 10.5 inch.

Thanks!!

[Star lover]

Re: Looking for Some Suggestions ..

Maybe here:

https://www.patchworksquare.com/inde...k1=60&link2=69

[Bubby]

Re: Looking for Some Suggestions ..

A 10" finished block would be 10.5" before the blocks are sewn together. Make sure you know what the finished size will be. If the finished size will be 10" then use a 10" block pattern, which has the seam allowances figured in.

[SeptemberBaby]

Re: Looking for Some Suggestions ..

Very helpful Anita .. thanks so much!

[SeptemberBaby]

Re: Looking for Some Suggestions ..

Barb, this is helpful as well ... I'm still kinda new at this and mostly just follow patterns.
Thanks for your help!

[oldmanquilts]

Re: Looking for Some Suggestions ..

A 10.5 inch "finished" block would an oddity. It's normally the rough size, resulting in a 10" finish (1/4" SA). Most cutting instructions ask for the rough cut size.

But it depends on who is describing it too. I have always described using finished size, a necessity in machining and carpentry. When fabric became the medium for me this habit carried over, and since I use different sized seam allowances I still call out finished size, but most don't. When I talk to other quilters I have to emphasize this is finished size, and they on their own to add whatever based on their preferred SA size.

[Spiff]

Re: Looking for Some Suggestions ..

As others said, I would go back and seek clarification. Ask if they are looking for a 10" finished size block (which would be a 10 1/2" block). You will find that a lot of patterns that say they are 10" blocks are actually 10 1/2" unfinished blocks.