HELP I need to make block bigger
#11
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i don't understand how this chart helps to enlarge the block in question.
its part strip piecing and part paper piecing - so how exactly does this chart distinguish between the 2 different sections of the block
its part strip piecing and part paper piecing - so how exactly does this chart distinguish between the 2 different sections of the block
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Missouri
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I guess I am a 'red-neck' quilter for I take a big piece of paper (paper grocery sack opened if you don't store rolled paper/or old wrapping paper's backside-where the squares to cut from are a blessing!!) and I draw out w/a ruler my 12"...then divide the paper in 1/3rds going across and down (horizontal/diag. for those that need technical)LOL then draw out that pattern. Very easy and quick and depending on the pattern....I can cut one direction of the 1/3rds and paper piece by row..then attach the 3 rows in the end. Just keep your lines even and all will be fine:)I add my seam allances when I cut at the paper piecing finishing:)Hope that helps 'simplify' the think...Skeat
#17
OMG know I remember WHY I love this board so much, you all are so helpful.Now to figure out templates,not sure why there are so many diaonds and triangles but that is for when I am not half asleep. I think I am going to paper piece the diamond blocks though ,seeing how this is my first peiced block.I will definitely post pictures when I do it .I do however like the idea to add a border around the edge .WHY is it you never think of something like that when you are trying to do things. THANK YOU ALL sooo much.
#19
Originally Posted by cassie69emt
OMG know I remember WHY I love this board so much, you all are so helpful.Now to figure out templates,not sure why there are so many diaonds and triangles but that is for when I am not half asleep. I think I am going to paper piece the diamond blocks though ,seeing how this is my first peiced block.I will definitely post pictures when I do it .I do however like the idea to add a border around the edge .WHY is it you never think of something like that when you are trying to do things. THANK YOU ALL sooo much.
#20
I HAD to update you on y block I ended up piecing the diamond part instead of paper pieceing. Thank you all for the help. I wouldnt have been able to do it without Ammas templates though .[IMG]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...eicedblock.jpg[/IMG]
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