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I am making a quilt for the Cherrywood Wicked challenge that requires the finished size to be 20" square.
I have two questions: 1) if they don't mention that it needs to be exact, how close to 20" should it be, and 2) if I want it to turn out at 20" should I cut the body a bit less so that when the binding goes on it will come out to 20", and what size would you cut the body? I plan to use a typical 1/4" binding and I know that it adds a bit to the overall size. I am thinking about cutting the body to 19 3/4". This is the first time I have done this, so I would like to get it as close as I can.Tags: None
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Originally posted by GroverquiltsI am making a quilt for the Cherrywood Wicked challenge that requires the finished size to be 20" square.
I have two questions: 1) if they don't mention that it needs to be exact, how close to 20" should it be, and 2) if I want it to turn out at 20" should I cut the body a bit less so that when the binding goes on it will come out to 20", and what size would you cut the body? I plan to use a typical 1/4" binding and I know that it adds a bit to the overall size. I am thinking about cutting the body to 19 3/4". This is the first time I have done this, so I would like to get it as close as I can.
Hope that helps. I'll be reading with great interest the experience of other quilters!
Andrée
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Originally posted by AndreeBergeron. I'll be reading with great interest the experience of other quilters!
Andrée
This is my biggest challenge for Quilt Alliance entries...how to get it exact. It's a PIA. I'm going to do the best I can. I don't think they will reject the entry if it is 1/4 " too big, I just may not win Andrée her machine. :lol:
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Originally posted by suehenyonOriginally posted by AndreeBergeron. I'll be reading with great interest the experience of other quilters!
Andrée
This is my biggest challenge for Quilt Alliance entries...how to get it exact. It's a PIA. I'm going to do the best I can. I don't think they will reject the entry if it is 1/4 " too big, I just may not win Andrée her machine. :lol:
I'm sure your quilt will be gorgeous! I desperately need this machine!
Andrée
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OK, Ms. Grover,
I've just sent off a message to some folks at Quilt Alliance with your question, but perhaps some more people on TQS (lots!) who have entered BIG competitions will render their opinions (hear this BJ?????)
Is there a link to the Cherrywood competition rules site where you could ask your question?
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I have often told some of my students that sewing is not an exact science. You should do your best to get to the right size. If the size is "no larger than", I will usually aim at about 1/2 inch smaller. If the size is supposed to be a specific size, neither smaller nor larger, I cut the quilt just a small amount less...perhaps not even a full quarter inch, and then add the binding snug around the quilt. They aren't going to reject it if it is pretty close, but I would aim to the slightly smaller than slightly larger. Does that help?
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
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I found this really interesting and oh what a relief!
" Hi, Susan! Thanks for writing. We set the size requirement and expect folks to follow it but we never measure these quilts, and the judges are seeing them virtually, not in person. So, I can’t speak for the judges, but my sense is that it’s probably more noticeable if the edges are not square or one side is longer than another, than if it’s undersized/oversized by a small margin. Size would never be a reason we would eliminate a quilt from the auction. The only reason I can think of, actually, is if there it were so poorly constructed or fragile that we thought it might not withstand shipping. And that’s never happened.
I don’t know how the professional shows do it—whether they get the ruler out and so forth.
You’re safe with us and we’re really grateful to have your support!!
Best,
amy
Amy E. Milne
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