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This is a GREAT tip!
Originally Posted by ghostrider
(Post 5441756)
Just to add that if you are opposed to starch, as some of us are, it is entirely possible to make this pattern without using it. It is not critical to the construction process.
What IS critical, is to make sure the straight of grain side of the triangle is always the base. That way, when they are sewn into strips and the ends are squared off, there are no longer any exposed bias edges. |
Bearisgray,
I had to log-in to tell you that I am VERY impressed with your diagram. I need to save it for future reference. Thank you, Quilter68 who is now 71 |
I think the only triangles to use for this quilt would be equilateral or isosceles. The half square would not work.
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Here's an easy tutorial, showing you can adapt your pyramid to any size you would like.
http://debraspincicdesignstudio.blog...al-part-1.html |
This may be a silly question, but if you are cutting that many triangles, could you iron the fabric onto some water soluable stabilizer or very lightweight iron on interfacing to prevent the stretching?
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Originally Posted by mmonroe
(Post 5444075)
Here's an easy tutorial, showing you can adapt your pyramid to any size you would like.
http://debraspincicdesignstudio.blog...al-part-1.html |
Originally Posted by Karen1956
(Post 5444206)
This may be a silly question, but if you are cutting that many triangles, could you iron the fabric onto some water soluable stabilizer or very lightweight iron on interfacing to prevent the stretching?
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
(Post 5441756)
Just to add that if you are opposed to starch, as some of us are, it is entirely possible to make this pattern without using it. It is not critical to the construction process.
What IS critical, is to make sure the straight of grain side of the triangle is always the base. That way, when they are sewn into strips and the ends are squared off, there are no longer any exposed bias edges. I have made this without the starching and as stated just keep that base on s/o/g..........have fun...great way to thin out stash and end of with an old fashioned quilt.........love 'em...... |
I love the pattern and that is on my bucket list. Let us see which pattern you decide to use as there are several.
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I've made this pattern without starching or backing and really enjoyed it - you'll have a lot of fun laying out your darks and lights to make triangles appear all over the quilt.
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