I don't understand - if the 3.5" blocks go on the corners and 6.5" block is in the center, then assuming the seam allowances are all the same (I'll assume 1/4"), and you're not trimming, then wouldn't the small blue triangles have to be cut from 3.5" blocks, not 4.25", and the large triangles cut from 6.5" blocks, not 7.25"?
I don't understand - if the 3.5" blocks go on the corners and 6.5" block is in the center, then assuming the seam allowances are all the same (I'll assume 1/4"), and you're not trimming, then wouldn't the small blue triangles have to be cut from 3.5" blocks, not 4.25", and the large triangles cut from 6.5" blocks, not 7.25"?
On the corner squares and the center square, you are correct (1/4" seam allowance).
When a square needs to be cut into triangles, they need to be larger to accommodate the additional area to be sewn (the third leg creating the triangle instead of square).
I hope this makes it a little easier. I learned it through trial and error.
This will be perfect for blocks that I want to embroider a design within! (And, Aunt Addie was my husband's "favorite" aunt! Thank you for the block and precious memories of both Aunt Addie AND my sweet husband!
very cute !! can't wait to get to all of these !
ReplyDeleteI don't understand - if the 3.5" blocks go on the corners and 6.5" block is in the center, then assuming the seam allowances are all the same (I'll assume 1/4"), and you're not trimming, then wouldn't the small blue triangles have to be cut from 3.5" blocks, not 4.25", and the large triangles cut from 6.5" blocks, not 7.25"?
ReplyDeleteI don't understand - if the 3.5" blocks go on the corners and 6.5" block is in the center, then assuming the seam allowances are all the same (I'll assume 1/4"), and you're not trimming, then wouldn't the small blue triangles have to be cut from 3.5" blocks, not 4.25", and the large triangles cut from 6.5" blocks, not 7.25"?
ReplyDeleteOn the corner squares and the center square, you are correct (1/4" seam allowance).
DeleteWhen a square needs to be cut into triangles, they need to be larger to accommodate the additional area to be sewn (the third leg creating the triangle instead of square).
I hope this makes it a little easier. I learned it through trial and error.
How large is the finished block?
ReplyDeleteThis will be perfect for blocks that I want to embroider a design within! (And, Aunt
ReplyDeleteAddie was my husband's "favorite" aunt! Thank you for the block and precious memories of both Aunt Addie AND my sweet husband!