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BOM 2021 - Color My World
Is anyone reducing the size of the quilt?
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TOPIC: Is anyone reducing the size of the quilt?

Is anyone reducing the size of the quilt? 19 Jan 2021 07:02 #153848

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MaryAnne519 wrote:
I would like to make the quilt smaller. I reduced the pattern to 78% and think the quilt will be around 55” square. I heard what Barbara said about this. I’d like to try it and would like to connect with anyone else who is trying to reduce the quilt also. I wondered if the pieces would be too small. I made one small house at reduced size and it is great. I have reduced a pineapple pattern with success so am optimistic that this will work. Thank you!

Maryanne - I too am doing 78%. Like Helen said, we are doing this at our own risk especially since the pattern is curved. I understand I may have to make adjustments as I go. Look up the topic she mentioned. It has some good information. The biggie for me is to make the seam allowances 1/4 inch when trimming the houses.

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Is anyone reducing the size of the quilt? 18 Jan 2021 16:36 #153835

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MaryAnne519 wrote:
I would like to make the quilt smaller. I reduced the pattern to 78% and think the quilt will be around 55” square. I heard what Barbara said about this. I’d like to try it and would like to connect with anyone else who is trying to reduce the quilt also. I wondered if the pieces would be too small. I made one small house at reduced size and it is great. I have reduced a pineapple pattern with success so am optimistic that this will work. Thank you!

MaryAnne 519, Go to BOM 2021 and find the topic Local Modifications. There are a number of people making it smaller. It is at your own risk on whether it all works out or not.
I am having fun doing about 60% but decided to do applique instead of paper piecing. HelenW
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Is anyone reducing the size of the quilt? 18 Jan 2021 15:31 #153832

I would like to make the quilt smaller. I reduced the pattern to 78% and think the quilt will be around 55” square. I heard what Barbara said about this. I’d like to try it and would like to connect with anyone else who is trying to reduce the quilt also. I wondered if the pieces would be too small. I made one small house at reduced size and it is great. I have reduced a pineapple pattern with success so am optimistic that this will work. Thank you!
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