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Block 1 - The RUBY Star

fajita

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #30 on: February 03, 2021, 17:20:07 PM »
Resists the impulse to show images of random fabrics, just for devilment @Pearl

Bjay

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #31 on: February 05, 2021, 15:29:07 PM »
Well, I have begun. First large squares for 5 blocks cut out - no sewing yet.
Off to have a snooze now  |O

Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Lowena

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #32 on: February 06, 2021, 14:59:18 PM »
I'm having difficulty transcribing the instruction for this as I am for 2 of Zeldas quilts on FB.
I have to copy each instructions from my tablet onto paper and it's time consuming and can be confusing.
I do this as I like to listen to audiobooks while I work and  my tablet plays up sometimes going between the two.
Will try to figure out a better way of working
How do you manage?
« Last Edit: February 06, 2021, 19:20:11 PM by Lowena »
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Pearl

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #33 on: February 07, 2021, 15:10:14 PM »
Last night, I cut five squares @ 5.5” instead of ten @ 5.75”.

Today, I cut some more 5.5” squares.   :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

Now I don’t have enough dark red fabric.   :boohoo:

Sandra

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #34 on: February 07, 2021, 15:29:13 PM »
 :scream: Oh, no...Pearl.  :( You need to step away from it for a couple of days.

Sandra.
xxx

Sandra

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #35 on: February 07, 2021, 15:37:11 PM »
Actually @Pearl

Try making it with the 5.5 inch blocks. Test it to see if it'll work. You might just about get it out of that. I had to trim mine down quite a bit.

Sandra.
xxx

Pearl

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #36 on: February 07, 2021, 15:41:57 PM »
Thanks, @Sandra .  I’ll give that a go.

Sandra

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #37 on: February 07, 2021, 15:55:27 PM »
I think it's worth a try.  :thumbsup:



These are the bits I've trimmed off mine when I trimmed them down to the 4.5 inches. You can see they're a good quarter inch from each side. You might just do this without having wasted your time with your cutting out.  :)

Sandra.
xxx

Lowena

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #38 on: February 07, 2021, 16:15:35 PM »
OH @Pearl  my heart goes out to you  :hug:
I can't start until I get all the instructions in one place so I can understand them  :thinking:
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Pearl

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #39 on: February 07, 2021, 16:28:52 PM »
OH @Pearl  my heart goes out to you  :hug:
I can't start until I get all the instructions in one place so I can understand them  :thinking:

I make a list of what I need to cut, then I cut something different. 

Lowena

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #40 on: February 07, 2021, 16:51:27 PM »
 :D :D
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Bjay

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #41 on: February 07, 2021, 17:25:42 PM »
Oh dear @Pearl
But the cut down large squares are 4.5ins so you may be able to do it, I'm sure you can try.
I've had cutting wars as well, my long ruler has decided to slippy slide despite the stickers so some of the strip were not wide enough.
I have 2 completed blocks  now and enough bits and pieces to do the other 3 provided the rest of the sizes ar accurate.
I have used some of the red bought for Capt America so can't really afford to have to re-cut.

I do know the solution is to purchase a new 24ins riuler but think I have spent enough for now.
Trying to find my way on the Dark side

Pearl

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #42 on: February 07, 2021, 17:53:55 PM »
I’ve made two.  Not trimmed them to size yet but they are more than 4.5” .   :dance:

I used the scantiest scant 1/4” seam ever!

Sandra

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #43 on: February 08, 2021, 21:52:16 PM »


Finished mine today. Isn't it annoying how some colours seem impossible to photograph accurately. Red always seems to look more pink than it is.

Sandra.
xxx

Iminei

Re: Block 1 - The RUBY Star
« Reply #44 on: February 09, 2021, 09:46:34 AM »
Beautiful, now run along and join the others in the MQBOMHOF and tale some top up supplies with you ..

:gin:    :angel:     :gin:
You're all being very good, following my colour choices!
« Last Edit: February 09, 2021, 09:50:07 AM by Iminei »
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