Block and Border Guidelines

1) Make sure that your fabric is prepared.

2) That means that for this project, you will pre-wash all fabric before it is cut.

3) Ironing will only be done on the flat piece of fabric.

4) Pressing will be done on the balance of the project, and please use a dry iron to do this so that the seams are not stretched out of shape.

5) The Center Block will be constructed so that it is a 12.5 unfinished block.

6) Please use the standard 1/4" seams throughout.

7) Borders show the unfinished size. So if you see a border can be 2.5 - 3.5, remember that the finished size of the border will be 2-3".

8) Make sure that all seams lay flat. This means you need to pay attention in the sewing and pressing. I know this sounds basic - but - I have been given work where the seam would not lay flat because the seam was sewn wrong. So, instead of un-sewing that area and fixing it, the quilter decided to force it flat with the way she ironed the seam.

9) Since there is no way to say that each quilt will be a certain size (due to the freedom given on how large each border will be), the overall size of the quilt should be right around 141". That way if you decide to offset your borders to make it oblong, you have the room to do that.

10) While working on the project, if you think the block should be put on point - do it.

11) If you think that applique is needed - add it.

12) Just do not take apart what the quilter before you did, and alter it. If they did not trim it straight, and you can trim it, do. But do not take it apart and change it.

12) And my last item, please do not criticize or "rake" a quilter over the proverbial coals. This is to be fun. This is an opportunity for creativity and growth.