ABDraz

I'd love advice on those of you who've sewn The Crazy House quilt block.

My next quilt will be this block. I've done research on what it looks like and how to construct it and come up with two different patterns. One that is strictly squares and HST all the same size and another with rectangles/squares that form points and smaller rectangles for the centers. I actually prefer the second version with the smaller rectangles/squares for the center because there are not as many seams.

However, my question, why would you oversize the square to sew to the rectangle? Wouldn't it change the angle of intersection, causing the points not to meet in the center? I will definitely do a practice block both ways, but wanted to know if anyone else has done this block.

The squares and HST is the first link. My preferred with the question on oversize square for the point to the rectangle in the second link.

https://www.patchworksquare.com/mf/c...uilt-block.pdf
http://delawarequilts.com/BOMs/CrazyHouse/index.html

Thanks for all the advice in advance.

EasyPeezy

You oversize to give you a little wiggle room but you don't have to.
It won't change the angle if you follow how to place the square on
the rectangle as per their instructions. Try both ways and see which
one you prefer.

EasyPeezy

Forgot to mention that you could use this method if you have one of those
rulers.
https://sisterschoice.typepad.com/si...angle-or-.html

L'il Chickadee

As long as the top left corner of the square is aligned on the strip as shown, the rectangle unit will be correct. Notice how the lower right corner of the square goes off the edge of the strip. It extends an equal distance both ways from the diagonal line; just like trimming up an HST.

L'il Chickadee

Also, when the red rectangle is laid beside the black rectangle the diagonal lines will not line up. This is to allow for the quarter inch seam. Once the two are sewn together the edges will match perfectly.

lindaschipper

I actually like http://delawarequilts.com/BOMs/CrazyHouse/index.html and have saved it to my favorites. Maybe for a table runner is nothing else. Thank you for posting!

Macybaby

I've found that using HST and squares makes it easier to get the angle seams lined up.

But I also like fewer seams so often use my easy angle (similar to the clipper ruler) and do it that way. The only method I just can't seem to get to work is covered corners.

When I'm doing HST, I'll cut a strip and then use the easy angle to cut triangles and then sew.