Expert: Angela - 10/5/2006

Question
Hi Angela!
I have run into a problem that I have never had before. While working on my current piece, I recently discovered that the material I am working on is not going to be quite long enough- I am going to need about 20 more squares- plus room to frame. I must have severely miscounted before I began. But I have put almost a month of work into this piece and I will do anything not to have to start over again. I do have another piece that I can attach to it, is there anyway that I can do this?

Thanks for your help!
Rowie Mosley

Answer
Hello, Rowie

Unfortunately, you will need to start from the beginning again to ensure that the project is centered exactly, and to leave yourself amply room for framing the project once it's completed.

When you first start on a project, here's a method that I use... Always add an additional 12" to each number in inches.  For example... If a project is 8 1/2" x 13 3/4", you will need to add 12" to make it 20 1/2" x 25 3/4".  I was given a project to do for a friend of mine, which came complete with a lot of fabric to cut for this project, and I've added 12" to the project's size.  You will have about a 6" margin on all sides from framing.

My sincerest apologies for you having to start over.  I don't see any other way that you can continue with this as it is. :(

Sincerely,

Angela