How is the best way to piece this quilt?
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How is the best way to piece this quilt?
I ran across this beautiful patriotic quilt by accident and haven't been able to find any pattern for it. Would I have to piece it row by row? Maybe make 9-patch blocks? Thanks for any suggestions.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/freedom...faves-sailbit/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/freedom...faves-sailbit/
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It looks like 4 patches for the star centers; HST's for the star points. You might be able to do some strips of multi colors for the background, similar to how to do the strips for an irish chain quilt. You could probably make those strips varying lengths to make up equal rows and then build from there.
I'm sure someone else will come along and explain it better!
I'm sure someone else will come along and explain it better!
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I would approach this in a different way.
First I would print it out.
Then I would count the squares across and then down, noting that the picture does not include the first couple of rows.
Next, decide how big you want your squares to be to make the size you want.
Next, I would draw around the larger stars so that I could piece those as a single block.
Then, I would make the fill-in blocks and the outer border rows.
Probably more info than you needed. I really look forward to seeing your finished pieced top.
First I would print it out.
Then I would count the squares across and then down, noting that the picture does not include the first couple of rows.
Next, decide how big you want your squares to be to make the size you want.
Next, I would draw around the larger stars so that I could piece those as a single block.
Then, I would make the fill-in blocks and the outer border rows.
Probably more info than you needed. I really look forward to seeing your finished pieced top.
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Great ideas. I will combine them and use them ALL. I can see why 4-patch blocks is the way to go. If I had to do it row by row, I would have passed on making this quilt. Next step will be a graph paper drawing and figuring out how much yardage I need to buy to augment what scraps I already have. Thanks for the help.
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