This block is a perfect example of a lovely block that anyone would be happy to receive,
well done Vicki.
WHAT NOT TO DO
I am not naming names, nor am I going to email the lady that made and sent these blocks but have decided to show the offending blocks as a lesson to all of us.
The yellow background shows the 12.5 inch square so you can see that they are clearly undersized.
The seams and points do not meet and the block is not well made and crooked. Dark fabric is used, but a light thread which shows in the seams. Its like not a lot of love has gone into making this block, which would have been stunning if it was well made.
The second block sent is also undersized, and the selvidges are clearly visible as the fabric was not trimmed before being used. Not trimming your selvideges is a big no no in quilting land.
Remember when making a block for your member to:
1. Trim the selvidges before cutting the fabric
2. Measure your block and ensure that its 12.5 inches raw edge to raw edge and
3. Make sure that it s square.
Only send a block that you would be happy to receive,
3 comments:
I have also received a block that was the wrong size - nearly 12" by nearly 12 1/2". I would have unpicked and restitched but the pieces were the wrong size.
It is a pretty block and I am disappointed that I can't include it with those I already have.
A finished 2" square must be cut at 2 1/2" and sewn with careful 1/4" seams.
Jan
Thanks Jan
it is imporant to be accurate on your cutting and on your seams even in the simplest of blocks.
I think you hit the nail on the head by saying
"Only send what you would like to receive"
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