I would like to make a 5 1/2" unfinished 9-patch block. What size do I cut each individual block? I could also make strips first but what size should the strips be? Heaven help me I am not good at math. hehehe Thanks.
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Re: What size block or strip?
the numbers are not working in your favor...you can't do an unfinished 5 1/2" block in a 9 patch pattern...
you need to figure the width of each block in the 9 patch...if they were 2 1/4" blocks/strips..then you would take 1/4" on each side for seam allowance....this will leave you with a 5 1/4" block...or a 4 3/4" finished block.
if you start with 2 1/2" blocks then you would end up with a 6 1/2" unfinished or a 6" finished.
of all the things I love about quilting...I really HATE the math part!!Michele
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Re: What size block or strip?
Thanks shell.scraps. I will have to figure something else out as far as pattern-wise.Comment
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Re: What size block or strip?
You could do a four patch with 3" strips or, if you're feeling very daring, a sixteen patch with 1 3/4" strips. Both would give you a 5 1/2" unfinished block and might be good substitutesComment
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Re: What size block or strip?
Nice ideas jrchapman! I was busy figuring before I read any of the other posts and had to laugh at myself when I figured each block should be 2.166666666..."
Anyone know what measurement that is?
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