So next up, I need to get each strip/row to measure 77"...simple math, right! But which block to cut and how much! And about that 1/4" seam allowance! Which I keep forgetting about! So, this is what I did. I took the shortest row and laid the blocks next to one another...then I put some masking tape on the top and bottom to show the length I needed for the other rows (yes, I was working on the floor - and my back is letting me know that's a stupid thing to do!).
You see that #80 block...well, I bet it took me 20 min. to decide, after removing the bottom white piece, exactly how much I need to cut off the bottom! Sounds easy doesn't it..but dang, it sure was a challenge for me! HA
So this was my latest idea! Yep...add a 2" black strip in between each T shirt block. Looks good and I already know that I'm adding a 2" sashing in between each strip since I'll be doing the QAYG method.
So I cut some 2" strips from black fabric and sewed those to the blocks but then guess what!!!! I forgot 3 strips have 6 blocks and two strips have 5 blocks...well, adding 2" strips inbetween gives me rows that don't match up length wise, again...so, I unripped 4 seams of the black fabric...ugh....
So no black sashing in between each T shirt block, which is ok.
I am still happy with this strip...there will be a 2" (minus seam allowance - almost had me, right!) in between each strip..again, that's to use for the QAYG method by Marianne from the Quilting Edge. And I'll add a 4" border around the entire quilt. I THINK!!!!! Gosh, who knows until I get all those strips/rows done! Then I'll sandwich and quilt each strip, then add the 2" black sashing in between so I can join each strip to one another. Makes sense???
Too much math for me for one day! So off for a glass of wine! That will help...I think!
Oh dear, sorry to laugh but I really do feel your pain. I have been through this sort of thing many times when trying to put a quilt together that I have designed myself. Just when I think I have it right, I discover another hurdle! The quilt looks good though. Keep going!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to look wonderful when you get it done. It is a bit like putting a puzzle together. Your rows have to end up the same length which doesn't give you any room for error unlike the one I am doing where I can just stitch on another piece of t-shirt fabric to make things the right width or length.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic choice of settings!! Terrific!!
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