auntpiggylpn

I have been in love with this pattern for ever (before Missouri Star came out with their tutorial) but couldn't find it anywhere. The M*QC tutorial uses their own template and papers but many have noticed that when it is put together, the points are lopped off. Being frugal (cheap!) I tried for 2 days to make my own template but couldn't get the angles correct. After many fruitless internet searches, I came across this paper pieced pattern on Sewhooked.com and found that this pattern is also known as the "Arkansas Snowflake". I printed off Sewhooked's free foundation papers on paper from a scribble pad that I bought at the Dollar Store for $1 for 60 sheets and off I went. This is for a 6" block which is smaller than the M*QC block but I am making a throw size quilt for myself and wanted to use what I had on hand fabric wise. I have several Moda "Ruby" charm packs so I lopped the charm packs in half for my "kite" section and cut 3.5" X 4" rectangles for the sides. The free foundation pattern is found here http://sewhooked.files.wordpress.com...ke_ofenjen.pdf Here is how I did it and 2 of my blocks sewn together with perfect points. I am sure if you wanted a bigger block, the pattern could be enlarged.

sewingsuz

These blocks are great, keep going.

joyce888

Great pattern, thanks for the link.

pumpkinpatchquilter

I love it!! Great job!

weasier22

Thank you so much for your post & link! I love this pattern also and went ahead & bought the template with the paper triangle pieces & glue stick from MSQC. You're right ... it doesn't work. I was so disappointed. I then saw the the quilt in the new Quilting Quickly, so I bought the magazine. I immediately noticed that the center wedge template in the magazine was different than the one I received in the set from MSQC. I made my own triangle template from the instructions in the magazine. Made a sample and said a prayer! It worked. Now I know I will make this quilt as I love it. I love the videos from MSQC & Jenny Doan. Just disappointed that the template set was off. Love your fabrics you used! Would love to see the finished quilt.

SewExtremeSeams

Thanks for the link.

DOTTYMO

Larger or smaller sizes us your photocopier I do it frequently .

knlsmith

I am SO HAPPY YOU SHARED! I have had a picture of an old quilt on the front if my pattern album/book forever. Just a pic and no info. I saw a couple weeks ago that MSTQ CO. had a kit of papers, but I don't have the budget.

You have really made may day! Thank you so much! : D

sophia

Thank You , I have ordered the template and paper now what to do for i am not wanting my points to be cut off too.
I printed two blocks also and they are so pretty and neat. this a great paper piced block for a beginner. I fine copy paper is so hard to pull off so I had to lock my seams as not to pull the threds out. it is a six inch block. I love this forum and have gotten such great tips on how to make a quilt top everyone is so helpful thank you

Geri B

Thanks for the go to site. I have "adjusted the MSQ template/paper to make it look like your finished unit. I, too am disappointed in the MSQ version....... I will now go to site you recommended for that pattern....