Have you ever made anything using 1 1/2" strips?
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Have you ever made anything using 1 1/2" strips?
I'm pondering this for pixelated heart blocks-pink mixture on black background with maybe some variegated pink thread for quilting.
Do you guys think it will be too hard to cut and work with 1 1/2" strips?
I'm a little intimidated by the thought but it fits my vision and QAYG method
Thank you
Do you guys think it will be too hard to cut and work with 1 1/2" strips?
I'm a little intimidated by the thought but it fits my vision and QAYG method
Thank you
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If my memory is correct, I think that Eileen uses 1.5" strips in some of her Bargello quilt patterns. I was concerned at first but had no problem with the width.
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I have done a couple that used mostly 1.5" strips, but mixed them with larger HST and other patches.
Bonnie Hunter uses lots of 1.5" strips. I didn't think it was too bad working with them, however, I do have a 1.5" strip cutter die and the patches were strip pieced, so I wasn't working with 1/5" squares.
Bonnie Hunter uses lots of 1.5" strips. I didn't think it was too bad working with them, however, I do have a 1.5" strip cutter die and the patches were strip pieced, so I wasn't working with 1/5" squares.
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There used to be a product called a Honeybun. They are no longer available from quilt shops, but retired fabric lines can be found on EBay and other re-sale venues.
I have used the narrow strips in several quilts. I didn't find they were difficult to work with. I always pressed to one side.
I have used the narrow strips in several quilts. I didn't find they were difficult to work with. I always pressed to one side.
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