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    Old 03-18-2011, 08:22 AM
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    I am doing the easy variation of the shoofly quilt. My question is do I separate each block with sashing?
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    Old 03-18-2011, 08:22 AM
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    What dont you have a clue about?? :)
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    Old 03-18-2011, 08:29 AM
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    If you do not want to have your HST (half square triangle) points meeting and sometimes being a problem sewing, then add the sashing!
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    Old 03-18-2011, 08:31 AM
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    Ok that helps. Thank u! I am doing the one where every block is different.
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    Old 03-18-2011, 09:04 AM
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    lay out a few blocks side by side, then lay out a few with sashing strips between and see what you like best.
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    Old 03-18-2011, 09:15 AM
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    sashing also allows for being a little off without it being noticeable.
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    Old 03-18-2011, 09:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by ckcowl
    lay out a few blocks side by side, then lay out a few with sashing strips between and see what you like best.
    I find that if I lay out the two choices for a couple of days (or hours) I can then make up my mind easier and be happier with my choice. And be sure you do something else while they are laying there! Let your subconscious work on it too!
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    Old 03-18-2011, 10:31 AM
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    Thanks in other don't be in a hurry .
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    Old 03-18-2011, 02:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by LastGrandma
    Originally Posted by ckcowl
    lay out a few blocks side by side, then lay out a few with sashing strips between and see what you like best.
    I find that if I lay out the two choices for a couple of days (or hours) I can then make up my mind easier and be happier with my choice. And be sure you do something else while they are laying there! Let your subconscious work on it too!
    Yes, I do this sometimes. When you pass by the designs, the one you like the best will stand out.
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    Old 03-18-2011, 02:22 PM
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    You can go to image google and search for shoofly quilt and you will see
    different settings. Maybe this might help you with your decision.
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