I really like the HST method it makes cutting so much faster! My machine bed is marked so I don’t have to mark the block unit. I was able to just wiz right thru the block! I am working with scraps left over from two quilts I don’t care about the tiny bit of waste from the HST. Thank you so much!
4.5” Here is the math. There are 9 sub block in this block. 3 across. What ever size I want this block to finish in my quilt, let’s say 12” square. You take 12” finished size add 1.5” for seam allowances and divide by 3 that gives you 4.5”. If you wanted a 10” finished block you would add 1.5” and divide by 3 that would give you 3.83” It will work for this block or a simple 9 patch.
When you came up with the end size of your block, I think you miscalculated - the amount for the two inner seams on the row is only 1/2 inch not one inch.
Each seam will take up a quarter inch from the fabric on each side of the seam. That will equal 1/2 inch. There are 2 seams in the width of the block. Those two seams will add up to 1 inch. Then you must factor in the 1/4 inch that you will take up in the seam around the outside of the block when you stitch it into your quilt. That will add up to 1/2 inch. 1/4 inch off each side. So when you create this block you will need to subtract 1.5 inches to arrive at the finished size in a quilt. I hope that helps. ❤️
Very excellent detail! I'm not a beginner, but I still learned a thing or two! Thanks!
Great to hear!🥰 thank you !
Excellent instruction. I appreciate the lesson on how to make smaller blocks. Thankyou.
Glad it was helpful!🥰
thank you for the video, I no longer remembered how many ways you could use that blocks!😊
It’s definitely a fun one 🤗
Beautiful tutorial and fabric. Love the fabric in the middle
Thanks so much 😊
You are a very good teacher. You gave an excellent explanation of how to calculate the finished size.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you for another easy . I also love the variety of different blocks you can make with the same blocks.❤
Thank you Rose! I appreciate your comments. 🥰
I really like the HST method it makes cutting so much faster! My machine bed is marked so I don’t have to mark the block unit. I was able to just wiz right thru the block! I am working with scraps left over from two quilts I don’t care about the tiny bit of waste from the HST. Thank you so much!
Wonderful🥰
Sister of the divide this is my first time watching your video❤
Hope you enjoyed it!🥰
Very good tutorial!! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!🤗
Love friendship stars!
They are a versatile block! I’m happy you enjoyed the video! 🥰
Beautiful.
Thank you!🥰
I like this
Thank you Becky! 🥰
Love this! Thank you
You're so welcome! 🤗
Nice
Thank you 🎄
I’m so math challenged….if I wanted a finished 12” square, what size block should I start out with…..😊
4.5” Here is the math. There are 9 sub block in this block. 3 across. What ever size I want this block to finish in my quilt, let’s say 12” square. You take 12” finished size add 1.5” for seam allowances and divide by 3 that gives you 4.5”.
If you wanted a 10” finished block you would add 1.5” and divide by 3 that would give you 3.83”
It will work for this block or a simple 9 patch.
@, thank you so much ☺️ I’m going to work on that!
When you came up with the end size of your block, I think you miscalculated - the amount for the two inner seams on the row is only 1/2 inch not one inch.
Each seam will take up a quarter inch from the fabric on each side of the seam. That will equal 1/2 inch. There are 2 seams in the width of the block. Those two seams will add up to 1 inch. Then you must factor in the 1/4 inch that you will take up in the seam around the outside of the block when you stitch it into your quilt. That will add up to 1/2 inch. 1/4 inch off each side. So when you create this block you will need to subtract 1.5 inches to arrive at the finished size in a quilt. I hope that helps. ❤️
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Thank you very much. I'm experienced, but I appreciate the slower pace and detailed instructions. I like the arrangement you chose as well😊