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01-16-2009, 04:31 PM
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OK, after making this block, I have a question about the instructions.
Instead of cutting triangles for the corners, I want to cut 2 squares (of the 2 different fabrics), mark corner to corner and sew 1/4" on either side. Then cut on the mark and presto, you have 2 triangle corners. My question is: what size block would I need to cut??? :oops: :oops:
Instead of cutting triangles for the corners, I want to cut 2 squares (of the 2 different fabrics), mark corner to corner and sew 1/4" on either side. Then cut on the mark and presto, you have 2 triangle corners. My question is: what size block would I need to cut??? :oops: :oops:
01-16-2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
OK, after making this block, I have a question about the instructions.
Instead of cutting triangles for the corners, I want to cut 2 squares (of the 2 different fabrics), mark corner to corner and sew 1/4" on either side. Then cut on the mark and presto, you have 2 triangle corners. My question is: what size block would I need to cut??? :oops: :oops:
Instead of cutting triangles for the corners, I want to cut 2 squares (of the 2 different fabrics), mark corner to corner and sew 1/4" on either side. Then cut on the mark and presto, you have 2 triangle corners. My question is: what size block would I need to cut??? :oops: :oops:
That is how I did mine. I used the size it called for but that doesnt leave any fudge room so you could go up to 4" or even 4 1/4" if you wanted.
01-16-2009, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
i must have my eyeballs in the wrong way today. mg is the second person to say her patches were backwards. and, just like the other, it's as pretty as can be and looks just right to me. :P
all we have here are perfect examples of fabrics taking control and doing as they please. with wonderful results. :-)
all we have here are perfect examples of fabrics taking control and doing as they please. with wonderful results. :-)
When I pulled the fabric, I intended for the pink to be the background but between then and the actual cutting, I got discombobulated!!! :lol:
01-16-2009, 07:43 PM
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All the blocks are looking good! Joyce, I cut mine 4" and used the method you mentioned. I don't like cutting the triangles first and then making the hst units. I get them all wonky when I do that.
01-17-2009, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
OK, after making this block, I have a question about the instructions.
Instead of cutting triangles for the corners, I want to cut 2 squares (of the 2 different fabrics), mark corner to corner and sew 1/4" on either side. Then cut on the mark and presto, you have 2 triangle corners. My question is: what size block would I need to cut??? :oops: :oops:
Instead of cutting triangles for the corners, I want to cut 2 squares (of the 2 different fabrics), mark corner to corner and sew 1/4" on either side. Then cut on the mark and presto, you have 2 triangle corners. My question is: what size block would I need to cut??? :oops: :oops:
01-17-2009, 06:14 AM
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Sewjoyce,
You are getting the pattern directions from the Quilter's Cache site, right?
Marcia gives directions for cutting a 3 7/8" X 7 3/4" rectangle of each color. Instead of cutting the rectangle in half and then into hst, I put the two rectangles together. Then on the back of the lighter piece I marked lines to divide the piece:
I put a horizontal line at 3 7/8" and then on the diagonal from a corner to the horizontal line for each square. I then sewed 1/4" on each side of the horizontal lines. I cut the rectangle on the horizontal line and on each of the diagonal lines. Presto! 4 triangle corners. My triangle corners came out exactly 3 1/2" - to my surprise. :D
Marcia uses this method often when giving directions for her blocks. The trick here is getting the right measurements.
Connie
You are getting the pattern directions from the Quilter's Cache site, right?
Marcia gives directions for cutting a 3 7/8" X 7 3/4" rectangle of each color. Instead of cutting the rectangle in half and then into hst, I put the two rectangles together. Then on the back of the lighter piece I marked lines to divide the piece:
I put a horizontal line at 3 7/8" and then on the diagonal from a corner to the horizontal line for each square. I then sewed 1/4" on each side of the horizontal lines. I cut the rectangle on the horizontal line and on each of the diagonal lines. Presto! 4 triangle corners. My triangle corners came out exactly 3 1/2" - to my surprise. :D
Marcia uses this method often when giving directions for her blocks. The trick here is getting the right measurements.
Connie
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