Need help with a block
03-02-2010, 05:07 AM
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this unit used to be known as Peaky and Spike
really easy to cut and piece with the Tri-Recs set
centre portion is a 60 degree triangle, and the spikes are half tri's (bigger tri, cut in half with a seam allowance added to the longest side)
if you want, pm me and I can work out the dimensions
...gotta LOVE!! graph paper :mrgreen:
really easy to cut and piece with the Tri-Recs set
centre portion is a 60 degree triangle, and the spikes are half tri's (bigger tri, cut in half with a seam allowance added to the longest side)
if you want, pm me and I can work out the dimensions
...gotta LOVE!! graph paper :mrgreen:
03-02-2010, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by lisalovesquilting
There is a triangle ruler you can get that is used for making this. I think it's called Tri-Rex.
Have I told you lately that I LOVE YOU!! This is the answer I needed! I actually have a set of rulers that I have never used (found them new at a yard sale last year), called "Tri-tool and Recs-tool," by N.Zimmerman and there are for a max size of 6.5....PERFECT! I just tested them on a block and I can use all the pieces I have already cut and not waste any fabric.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Diane :XD: :thumbup: :lol: :-D :D
03-02-2010, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
Update: That block with a plain center is called "Fifty Four Forty or Fight" It is an older one. Marge
Thanks so much! That is the name I was looking for. I did some searching and found the block on Quilterscache so I got some good instructions.
I just love this quilting board and all the wonderful and helpful people on it!
Diane
06-16-2010, 07:44 AM
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This is an illustration to show WHY the 30-60-90 angles DO NOT WORK in a Peaky and Spike unit.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22974-1.htm
The approximate angles in the "Peaky and Spike" unit are:
the wide based triangle: 63.475, 53.050, 63.475 degrees
the skinny triangle: 26.525, 90, and 63.475 degrees
I have not been able to figure out a way to strip piece this unit.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22974-1.htm
The approximate angles in the "Peaky and Spike" unit are:
the wide based triangle: 63.475, 53.050, 63.475 degrees
the skinny triangle: 26.525, 90, and 63.475 degrees
I have not been able to figure out a way to strip piece this unit.
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