A few days ago I wrote about the bee blocks for my friend, Helen, in the Stitch Tease Bee. I was frustrated that the blocks did not turn out to the requested size and asked for suggestions.
Katy to the rescue...
Having never made a square in a square block, I did not know that when building the square you actually sew through the point so that it touches the next seamline. In the blocks above there is a good 1/8" or more of space and that is what caused my blocks to be way too big.
Yesterday I unpicked all three blocks and resewed them. It was an easy fix. They are still not the required 14" but they are closer to Helen's request than the 15-1/2-16" that they were the first time I made them. I left the final squaring up to Helen.
In between bee blocks and secret sewing I am still working on my selvage blocks. I have 80 completed and hope to have my 100 completed soon.
If you are making selvage blocks don't forget to join us on Instagram where we have a hashtag #selvageblockalong and on Flickr.
8 comments:
Well, who knew that that little detail would make the difference! They are such pretty blocks, no matter what size they are!
Haha! Good job you mentioned that, I would've done the same thing! They are pretty though
Your square in a square blocks are gorgeous! Love the amazing color you're using. Thank goodness it was an easy fix! Whew! :)
gorgeous blocks. Just went over to flickr to join your Group :)
I still don't get what Katy was saying but I have made these blocks before so I guess that if I look at a tute, it should be simple enough. I'm sure Helen will love her blocks.
Fingers crossed I can get mine done right!! :o)
Yay, glad it all worked out :o)
Thank you so much for the blocks Di….they look beautiful and I'm sorry I caused so much stress!!!!! Can't wait till all the blocks get here and I get to put this quilt together!
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