I have to change from this tutorial to this tutorial when making these blocks and it is nothing short of melting my brain. I cut the little pieces earlier in the week so that I would have a quick and easy project for some night after work. A nice little colorful sense of satisfaction one evening. Wrong. So wrong. My block corners reliably look like this:
I tried to cheat and return to my tried and true tutorial. I scaled up the blocks a small bit to reach the requested block size and match the second tutorial's requirements, but still no luck. It's too small. Still, it will not go to waste.
I think I have sorted out the problem now so, once I regain the will, I will give them one more try. If I fail again, I might just end up sending the lovely Dolores a few bars of chocolate and asking for her forgiveness.
To not toss the sewing machine out of the window, I was looking for a quick sewing fix to bring happiness. Instead I cut charm squares for the Japanese Charm Swap...
and pulled fabrics from my stash. I'm queen bee next month in the Modern Irish Bee. It is time to get things sorted, cut and packed up for the ladies. More on that next week....
Feeling a bit better now! I'll try to tackle that granny again tomorrow. She's putting up more of a fight than I expected :)
I had a dresden block for a recent stash bee.... the bugger just would not SEW!!! I ended up sending fabric chocolate and grovelling appologies! Sometimes you just have to give in and remain SANE!! Well I think Im sane!!! xx
ReplyDeleteCindy, I don't mind which tutorial you use as long as the block measures 9 1/8"-9 1/4". I'm sorry this has been a bugger of a block to get the right size.
ReplyDeleteHow about using the Great Granny square tutorial (http://www.beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/great-granny-along-and-giveaway.html) leaving out the last coloured "round"? ie put the white edges on one round sooner. (Does that make sense?)
ReplyDeleteI just started making those and the tute is really easy to follow. I see Dolores above me has given you the sizes she wants. I don't know how big the GGS-less-one-round would work out but it might be worth a go. :o)
Ooh some things just are a pain! Have a glass of wine or two - relax - and have another go when you are chilled and not rushing! I am convinced you will kick that granny into dust!
ReplyDeleteOoh some things just are a pain! Have a glass of wine or two - relax - and have another go when you are chilled and not rushing! I am convinced you will kick that granny into dust!
ReplyDeleteStill struggling with Granny here too! (Is it nice to know it's not just you?) I'm hoping a little tweeking will get me a couple of squares the right size. (Pretty sure I'm going to use the tutorial with white squares and trim them off.)
ReplyDeleteThose grannies can be touch little cookies, not the fragile things some people think they are. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNever tried a granny before, think I would have to make extra large so I only ever have to make one! but youes looks lovely no matter how small. Kx
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I've still got grannies to do! Naughty. OMG that'll be my first stack of lovelies!!! cant wait!
ReplyDeleteSome grannies are just like that.
ReplyDeleteYou will be able to find a use for that pretty little granny.
ReplyDeleteLove that stash of fabrics.
I am loving that wrong size one! It is too bad that it became complicated as this is supposed to be an easy scrappy block. Don't give up on it but I am glad that I added the sashing to mine so that they are not so size sensitive.
ReplyDeleteHow frustrating for you!
ReplyDeleteSeems like you've got a grumpy, irritable granny instead of one of the 'I've baked you a cake, let's sit in my beautiful garden to eat it' grannies...can you swap her?!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the charms!
Grannies can be sneaky when they want to be!!
ReplyDeleteAh the specific sizing can be a pain I usually go with 2.5" squares and hope for the best. The background never turns out right!
ReplyDeleteLoving those fabrics =D
I know what you mean about those stubborn grannies! I've only ever made 2 blocks and won't be too concerned if I don't make another! Not fun! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about those stubborn grannies! I've only ever made 2 blocks and won't be too concerned if I don't make another! Not fun! Jxo
ReplyDeleteSome of those grannies are feisty! Good luck whipping her into shape :oD
ReplyDeleteI like your granny square blocks Cindy .
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend
Ella xxx
Not to be too mean Cindy but it's good to know it doesn't just happen to me! It's so frustrating, especially when you have a project filed away in your head as 'easy peasy'. I'm in love with your Granny blocks and was thinking of trying them, maybe I'll reconsider :)
ReplyDeleteand here I was thinking they were easy piecy... Thanks for the warning! (if Dolores doesn't want the chocolate I wouldn't mind...)
ReplyDeleteThat orange one sure has great color, you should make more of those 'wrong' ones.
ReplyDeleteI've had similar issues with other bee blocks, and I always think, there are 11 other women in this group who obviously had no problem with the block, what's up with me?
I've ordered my fabric for the JCS swap (the US one)!