Is there an easier way to do this?
#2
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You could paper piece it. http://www.quilterscache.com/S/StormAtSeaBlock.html
http://equiltblocks.com/sixteen/Storm_At_Sea.gif
http://3hourspast.com/2011/06/16/exe...cing-tutorial/
http://equiltblocks.com/sixteen/Storm_At_Sea.gif
http://3hourspast.com/2011/06/16/exe...cing-tutorial/
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storm at sea is a fairly 'advanced' block- paper piecing may be easier then templates if you are experienced with paper piecing- there is also a set of specialty rulers for making them- then are kind of expensive- but if you were going to make this pattern a habit they may be worth the price.
#4
I agree that paper piecing would be the most accurate way if this is all the SAS you plan to do. If you would like to make a whole quilt, the Wendy Mathson trimplates worked great for me. You get the accuracy of paper piecing but you're using rulers. I can't wait to see your finished product.
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I did a what I think is Storm at Sea. I taped the template on the back of an acrylic ruler and was able to cut the special angle pieces that way. STILL need to be the border attached. Be very carefully with the placement of your seams!!
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I am working on Storm at Sea for my grandson for graduation. I am using Inklingo. It prints the pattern pieces directly on the fabric using your home printer and freezer paper. I then use a rotary cutter to cut them out. It is fast and very accurate. The stitching line is also printed on the fabric. It took 2 days to print and cut out the entire queen size quilt. The pattern is available in 4.5", 6", 9" and 12".
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Thank you for the help. I think that this block is a little beyond my ability at this time. This is basically a sampler quilt which was supposed to have the Storm at Sea border only. I think I will just change the border and try this again in a year or so. (I've only been at this for about 6 months.!) I'll attach pictures when it is finally done.
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Thank you for the help. I think that this block is a little beyond my ability at this time. This is basically a sampler quilt which was supposed to have the Storm at Sea border only. I think I will just change the border and try this again in a year or so. (I've only been at this for about 6 months.!) I'll attach pictures when it is finally done.
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