10-Minute blocks
10-22-2010, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by burnsk
Originally Posted by bluadept
Is there a way you could make the center larger and the around blocks smaller and still end up with the same design and size?
Block I just made
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10-22-2010, 04:25 PM
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thanks, that looks a lot easier than the blocks that look like that. I am still sort of a beginner. Only done 12 projects so far but at least they are completed and another dozen planned and put together as kits so I don't loose them with my stash from regular sewing.
10-22-2010, 06:05 PM
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great job, thanks for showing us the picture of your block
Interesting question. I don't know the answer but would be interested in knowing the answer. Maybe I'll get a chance to try it tomorrow.
Ok, I just tried it. I had 10 minutes. And it worked. I used 6" squares which made a smaller total block, but I liked it. And yes I think you can make a larger center. If you make 10" squares maybe try something like a 12" block and just work up. Or you can cut the backround colors down, and use that fabric to make a log cabin quilt. But very easy to do. You don't need to be advanced. Thanks for finding that!!!
Originally Posted by klgreene
Originally Posted by burnsk
Originally Posted by bluadept
Is there a way you could make the center larger and the around blocks smaller and still end up with the same design and size?
10-22-2010, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by susanne
Love the effect since a new beginner. Would like to have a paper copy of directions-any one know where I can get a free pattern?
10-22-2010, 06:14 PM
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I just searched and here is the book that you can buy from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...bookdetails-20
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...bookdetails-20
Originally Posted by burnsk
Here's another one of those "I gotta do it" blocks. It really only takes 10 minutes to make the blocks once you have your squares cut. I made mine out of a "layer cake". I've been told this is something similar to a bow-tie block. But since I've never done a bow-tie block it is all new to me.
Now I have to give the credit to CraftyBear. She gave a link to a block site on youtube and on the right-hand side was another link to this "10-Minute Block". So, being curious, I had to click on it to see what it was all about. OH MY GOSH - I had a layer cake I just bought so I had to try it. I got right on it and within an hour I made 8 blocks.
You can really can make a quilt top so fast with 10 inch squares it turns your head, because a finished block is 20"x20". Check it out. I have made 4 more blocks to make a 3 block by 4 block top in Christmas fabrics, 12 blocks in all. They will make a 60x80 quilt top before sashings or borders. Need to decide if I want to add sashing or not and then it will be finished and I will post pics.
You have to check this site out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHlGGKMPM
Now I have to give the credit to CraftyBear. She gave a link to a block site on youtube and on the right-hand side was another link to this "10-Minute Block". So, being curious, I had to click on it to see what it was all about. OH MY GOSH - I had a layer cake I just bought so I had to try it. I got right on it and within an hour I made 8 blocks.
You can really can make a quilt top so fast with 10 inch squares it turns your head, because a finished block is 20"x20". Check it out. I have made 4 more blocks to make a 3 block by 4 block top in Christmas fabrics, 12 blocks in all. They will make a 60x80 quilt top before sashings or borders. Need to decide if I want to add sashing or not and then it will be finished and I will post pics.
You have to check this site out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHlGGKMPM
10-22-2010, 06:38 PM
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I started one tonight too! It's so simple. But you do have to be a bit careful to pull your "inside" points out or they don't sew quite right. Once, I nailed that (in second block) it just goes swimmingly :)
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