Help make this block with fewer pieces???

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12-27-2010, 06:15 PM

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Annz

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Sorry I don't but the block looks great.

12-27-2010, 06:45 PM

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seasaw2mch

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Originally Posted by Tippy

You can do it the way shown above and have less triangles but it would appear that you will be doing the Y seams that some dread so much?

no Tippy this is a great way to do it and not have the "Y" seams. Just sew the middle cross section separate from the other sides, it will look like 2 triangles with a short side of the cross, then you can sew the 2 side onto the center cross section. no "Y" seams doing it that way.

12-27-2010, 07:15 PM

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nonnie60

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I tried Ricky Tims method also...love it. I even recalculated and made small sizes. This is such a time saver. Watch the UTube.

12-27-2010, 07:28 PM

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desertrose

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Originally Posted by raptureready

You can do a 3D goose with no triangles at all and only one seam. It uses a lot more fabric but it sure is easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y&NR=1
Go to this site and Ricky Tims will teach you how to do it.
Here's one I did with this method

Thank You for sharing this site what a great comcept!!!!

12-28-2010, 02:23 PM

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I make flying geese by making a square in a square (using the square in a square ruler, makes it so easy) and cutting them in half. Eliminates the need to make triangles completely.

12-28-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Farm Quilter

I make flying geese by making a square in a square (using the square in a square ruler, makes it so easy) and cutting them in half. Eliminates the need to make triangles completely.

Is that the ruler that is almost $30? If I am off on that price, could you send a link to where we'd get one?

01-07-2011, 07:42 AM

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rusty quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seasaw2mch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tippy

You can do it the way shown above and have less triangles but it would appear that you will be doing the Y seams that some dread so much?

I will give it a try. Right now I am working on the border first. (A new thing for me). I am piecing it to make chevrons and using up my scrap box at the same time. Since it is a scrap quit--I figured it was time to stretch a little for a different kind of border. :-P

01-16-2011, 02:00 PM

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susan1948

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Judy,
How do you get your name on the bottom of your messages?
Is it an attached picture or something?

01-16-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by susan1948

Judy,
How do you get your name on the bottom of your messages?
Is it an attached picture or something?

I am sorry I do not remember and can not find the paper that I printed off on how to. Maybe do a search, or ask the question on the Main section. I know I had gotten the information from this board to do it though.
I'll keep looking but I think it (the paper) got thrown away.
Sorry..