Macybaby

Dedemac, I have EQ8, so when I need to figure out a center square, I quickly draw it up and then preview the rotary cutting directions to get the exact size. Sometimes I'll draw up a block, and then eliminate lines so I can get an outside measure for a pieced center block. Before that, I'd draw them up by hand and measure. Going to the nearest 1/16" of an inch has always been good enough. I cut my corners a bit on the larger size and then trim down to exact once they are all sewn on.

One of the really nice things with EQ8 is the ability to resize a block. So if I have one that is difficult to design at the actual size, I'll design it in a size that is easier, then when I go to print the cutting directions out, I tell it I want a different size. Such as drawing up a block as a 12" block, and then printing it out as 9" . I know I can add 12 divides on a 9" block, but then the lines don't easily match up with the side rulers and that often throws me off.

quiltmouse

@Dedemac, here's the math for a square in a square if you need it, if you don't have EQ.

finish sq 5" divided by 1.414 = 3.536
3.5 add seam allowance .5 = 4" sq center cut

.036 is almost 4 hundredths of an inch, I say it doesn't matter, but it is about 5 threads worth in good quilting fabric 150/inch, so you can add 1/32 inch to your square if you want or need to. It would be 1/4 of the 1/8 tick on a rotary cutting ruler.

One of the reasons I say it doesn't matter, is if the center sq is a scootch smaller than it "should be", you are less likely to lose your points.

your triangles are 5" divided by 2 = 2 1/2" HST, that is finished, you're starting with 3" strip of fabric and cutting them with essential triangle, or a good FG quilting ruler.

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@Mkotch Pretty blocks. I really like your purple neutral. (don't mind me focusing on something odd, it's me not your blocks )
@Macybaby covered corners? you mean like sq in the corner of bigger bit and you sew corner to corner & leave the corner on, or trim it? Some call them "flippy corners." I hate em too. I've been writing up my own instructions to each block. I've got less than half to do. I was thinking the same thing, just go ahead and cut the blocks out. I've been working on that.

man, looking close at my blocks, I am a really bad presser.

Quossum

I’m doing the 12 block version, so I only have to do one each month from here on. I chose this one!

JeanieG

Love your Fussy Cutting Quossum! Looks great!

dpendleton

Wow QuiltMouse, I love your color scheme.

Quossum, very cool. Your block has great contrast.

I'm finally done working at (and attending) a sewing/quilting expo.

Now I can work on my March blocks! And apply my new ruler quilting skills, LOL.

Belfrybat

@quiltmouse & @Quossum Your blocks are fantastic. I wish I had subbed the pink from the center of the one I did, but I'm not going to unsew it. I too am doing the 12 block so only need to make one a month.

JeanieG

Belfrybat - Another beautiful block! I am working on that one right now too!

quiltmouse

Quossum, the colors in your block are very dynamic. Very Pretty,

gorgeous block belfrybat.

I was working at my cutting table today. Wrote up the rest of the 20 blocks. We've received instructions for 6. Earlier this week, I changed one block, one of the framed ones. I was writing up instructions cut 2-3/8", etc. Then, I decided since it was so detailed, I might as well make it while it was fresh in my head. Shh, don't tell Aby I had 4-5 blocks left to write up, and I finished them. Oddly, one block was crossed through, and noted "cut". I couldn't for the life of me figure where the bits were. Looked all over the cutting room. Hmm. That looked familiar. Ah-ha! it was one of this month's block, no longer cut, but made. SMH. Sometimes, I just don't know about me. ...chuckling

I got two blocks cut and plated in a dishpan. (Square paper plates from Dollar Tree sure are handy) One block I struggled with the four center edge dark blue squares. I had gone really dark olive with the 4 green squares that surround the center sq, and nothing was working. I've used the navy daisies several times. No reason I couldn't again, but the olive & navy weren't playing nice.

I got out an old (2010's) connecting threads bin with a pile of FQ. No blues. Hmmm? Scrolly black? really? haven't used black yet, but I could a couple more times and it would be fine. Laid all the cut bits and interviewed the scrolly black. Why, I do believe you're hired. One of the reasons the black worked, is the red I used had little black flower pots for it's white daisies.

Macybaby

I've got the two blocks for March finished. As I've gotten older, I'm struggling seeing the black thread on the black fabric. Thinking I may switch to a dark charcoal thread.

dpendleton

MacyBaby, another couple of winners. I think your blocks looks so modern. I am inspired!