The only bummer is that one set of blocks is cut smaller than 7.5". I used to do a lot of block swaps and it's almost always inevitable that this happens. In this case it's only about 1/8" with a few close to 1/4" short. I didn't want to trim ALL the blocks down and lose valuable cuddle inches on my quilt... but I'm learning that string blocks have no ease factor when sewing them together. The upside is that Mr. Juki sews these bulky blocks together like they are pieced from silk.
After sleeping on it, I've decided to continue assembling the blocks but use a slightly bigger seam allowance to make sure the seams are secure. Can't have any of those little string edges unraveling! Luckily the smaller blocks are sewn onto a non-muslin backing so I can easily identify them and try to distribute the short seam across the quilt. I'll have to bust out Mr. Super Ripper and it's going to be picky sewing but as they say...
I'm linking up to Building Blocks Tuesday@Quilter in the Closet, Fabric Tuesday@Quilt Story and Freemotion by the River.
Beautiful....this is so shabby and so pretty! I think your solution of bigger seam and smaller seam is probably the best way to deal with it. I can't see another way without ruining the design.
ReplyDeleteI think I will put this on my to do list using just florals....I have tons.
They look lovely. Going to order my Juki today. I can't stand all this happy talk about this machine.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your string blocks. I hope mine come out as nicely as yours did!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the colours of this quilt. I could be inspired to do the same. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope the cold does not get the better of you.
Keep stitching!
Peggy
Love love love group quilts and this one is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNooooooo! You may NOT catch that cold. Tell it to pick on someone else.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks lovely.
Beautiful blocks and arrangement. You are going to have a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and I can't believe how they all go together so well...beautiful fabrics! Thanks for sharing.
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Oh, your quilt is so soft looking and lovely. I can just see you snuggled under it on a cool summer evening!
ReplyDeleteBeth in wintery Minnesota
Perfect solution! Hope the "cold thing" was a false alarm! Love the strings!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...took my breath away when the picture loaded! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely. So pretty. I hope the different sized blocks don't give you any further trouble!
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