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Re: Circle Size 16 Feb 2012 08:52 #76252

jetmaio
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When you print out and piece together the template for the outer circle border (I mean JUST the thin band going around the entire unit), what size does it measure in diameter before any sewing is done with it?

It measured exactly 17" The circle of fabric that was removed measures 15"

Now it seems that my error must have started prior to the outer band. When I tried to sew it again it just wasn't sitting in nicely so I removed it once again. Then I got this idea that I would just lay it on top and applique it down. That fit. I made this last border much larger (left the fabric uncut around it) This morning I will carefully mark out the 17" diameter on my fabric and hopefully keep going from there.

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Re: Circle Size 15 Feb 2012 23:35 #76238

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jetmaio wrote:

The center circle should measure 16.5" when it is finished (i.e. the quilt top has been put together). When you add seam allowances, the center circle (made in month 1) should be 17" diameter, and the hole it is going into should measure 16". I'm not too worried that your hole is 16.25" as you will be able to ease this to fit. If your circle/center is 16 5/8" then I'm thinking that your seam allowances are a little too generous

I don't understand how this could happen at all. I was especially careful when putting the foundation together to measure several of the boxes (either 2 or 3") and I did all the sewing on the black lines. My measurement comes out to 16.5 from black dots to black dots. What I'm reading it doesn't look like I'm alone. I can't bare the thought of having to do the center circle over for the 4th time. I have invested so much time and money for all the fabric but now feel frustrated.

I think what I will do today is just remove the outer small band and increase the size about an inch more, put it together and then trim it down manually to be exactly 17". I think I'll wait until later today to do that in case someone comes up with some other magic. I will work on the triangles for month 1. Please post the measurements for the pieces for each month so we know where we're headed.

When you print out and piece together the template for the outer circle border (I mean JUST the thin band going around the entire unit), what size does it measure in diameter before any sewing is done with it?

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Re: Circle Size 14 Feb 2012 09:08 #76120

jetmaio
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The center circle should measure 16.5" when it is finished (i.e. the quilt top has been put together). When you add seam allowances, the center circle (made in month 1) should be 17" diameter, and the hole it is going into should measure 16". I'm not too worried that your hole is 16.25" as you will be able to ease this to fit. If your circle/center is 16 5/8" then I'm thinking that your seam allowances are a little too generous

I don't understand how this could happen at all. I was especially careful when putting the foundation together to measure several of the boxes (either 2 or 3") and I did all the sewing on the black lines. My measurement comes out to 16.5 from black dots to black dots. What I'm reading it doesn't look like I'm alone. I can't bare the thought of having to do the center circle over for the 4th time. I have invested so much time and money for all the fabric but now feel frustrated.

I think what I will do today is just remove the outer small band and increase the size about an inch more, put it together and then trim it down manually to be exactly 17". I think I'll wait until later today to do that in case someone comes up with some other magic. I will work on the triangles for month 1. Please post the measurements for the pieces for each month so we know where we're headed.

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Re: Circle Size 13 Feb 2012 23:58 #76110

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here' a quote from the topic: Questions for Sara...
i suggest you regularly check that topic as there is a lot of good information there...
SarahVedeler wrote:

Hi Syd,

First of all - I love the colors that you have chosen for your quilt. It is going to be beautiful when it is finished.

Don't worry about the paper falling off the triangles, in fact since it is falling off if would probably be better if you took it all off, since it looks like you did the stay stitching, and then you won't have to worry about it!

The center circle should measure 16.5" when it is finished (i.e. the quilt top has been put together). When you add seam allowances, the center circle (made in month 1) should be 17" diameter, and the hole it is going into should measure 16". I'm not too worried that your hole is 16.25" as you will be able to ease this to fit. If your circle/center is 16 5/8" then I'm thinking that your seam allowances are a little too generous.

Try the 1/8" seam again - after having removed the paper from the triangles. Not sure what else to suggest other than appliqueing it, but if I get a flash of inspiration I will definitely let you know.

Sarah

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Re: Circle Size 13 Feb 2012 16:03 #76097

jetmaio OFFLINE Posts: 13	Oh Boy, I think I may be in trouble here. I just finished the first 3 rings and I measure 16.5" from black dotted cut line to black dotted cut line. Please let us know what it should be and what to do to fix any errors.
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Re: Circle Size 27 Jan 2012 00:56 #74909

ShirleyInCA OFFLINE Posts: 27 Thank you received: 24	My finished outer ring is 16.5 inches, unfinished 17 inches. Hope this helps! I did almost forget to trim down to the correct black dashed line, but quickly saw the pink line would never do when I went to start pinning!
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Re: Circle Size 24 Jan 2012 14:41 #74647

pattyby OFFLINE Posts: 9	Mine, outside finished (black line to black line) is 16.5 inches. Does this sound right? Does it say somewhere what the finished size is?
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Re: Circle Size 23 Jan 2012 13:32 #74549

mellymoo OFFLINE Posts: 74 Thank you received: 17	Now I am well confused
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Re: Circle Size 23 Jan 2012 08:46 #74520

fudsy OFFLINE Posts: 44	I remeasured mine this morning the size from solid black line to solid is 16 1/4" outside to outside (unfinished) 16 5/8. May we please have an "official" ruling on what the unfinished size should be please Sarah
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Re: Circle Size 22 Jan 2012 19:10 #74488

lsipes OFFLINE Posts: 75	I could be remembering incorrectly too, so maybe I'll whip one up again and see what I come up with. I've been considering making another Sedona Star anyway!
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Re: Circle Size 22 Jan 2012 19:07 #74487

lsipes OFFLINE Posts: 75	I think I may have confused some. By "finished size" of 16.5 I meant the size once all of the units for the center circle including the frame are stitched together. Not the size once additional seams are added. Just the center.
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Re: Circle Size 22 Jan 2012 19:00 #74486

Scoopie OFFLINE Posts: 1149 Thank you received: 160	I am not the pro here, but why can't you just make a new outer (template 3) ring and just make it a tad bigger to conform to the known unfinished measurement? Dawn In beautiful Northwest Montana
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Re: Circle Size 22 Jan 2012 18:22 #74483

fudsy OFFLINE Posts: 44	Hummmm..... that would be the unfinished size I may have to redo the first month again. We shall see what happens next month
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Re: Circle Size 22 Jan 2012 17:53 #74479

Scoopie OFFLINE Posts: 1149 Thank you received: 160	fudsy, I have learned that it always helps to say whether your measurement is "finished" or "unfinished." If your unfinished measurement is 16 5/8, you are actually 3/8" too small, which may be a little hard to "fudge." If your overall measurement, minus 1/2" (the finished size) is 16 5/8" I'd say you did well! Dawn In beautiful Northwest Montana
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