tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782731824120175808.post4953402090155378533..comments2023-11-10T02:38:12.109-06:00Comments on Emerald Coast Modern Quilt Guild: September Block Lottery Emerald Coast Modern Quilt Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159440786357702856noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782731824120175808.post-42528007451670084012013-08-18T07:01:30.394-05:002013-08-18T07:01:30.394-05:00True Wendi. If you're trying to make skinny c...True Wendi. If you're trying to make skinny crosses, anything attempted with less than 1.5" strip wiill make your block smaller. Alternatively, if you know you want super skinny crosses, just increase the background fabric by .5" or .75" and trim to size afterwards. Jan Mullen of Cut Loose Quilts fame calls this the "ish" factor.SeeLifeMarvelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969916228151073760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782731824120175808.post-13512056277158218232013-08-17T19:05:28.624-05:002013-08-17T19:05:28.624-05:00Just a word of advice if you're making wonky c...Just a word of advice if you're making wonky cross blocks... The first time I did them, being the thrifty soul that I am, I thought I could skimp on the fabric and cut it smaller, because after all, I'm adding inches in the middle, right?? What with seam allowances and all, it didn't seem to work like that. I recommend following the instructions and cutting guidelines exactly in the tutorial.prsd4tim2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03897401557607479786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782731824120175808.post-83002377034029698472013-08-17T15:53:12.248-05:002013-08-17T15:53:12.248-05:00Those look great! I don't know what I'll d...Those look great! I don't know what I'll do but I love them!!Diane @ Southern Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857438307957971909noreply@blogger.com