Pine Tree Blocks Swap
 

Okay this mini swap is open to sign up for!
We need at least 4 people to join in please.
Sign up by April 7.
If we only have 2 then I will just have those 2 swap between themselves

1. Javin
2. Jacie
3. Muse&sew
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Scrappy Quilt Block Swap
 

This mini swap is for any scrappy quilt block you want to make.
Unless otherwise asked for it is for a 12 1/2" quilt block
Your partner may ask for a diff size and if that is okay with you then go for it!

As always I need at least 4 people to make this swap work.
Sign up by April 7. I'll let you know who is your partner on the 8th.

1. buddy's mom
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Thanks, count me in. Thank you.

One of my shortcut blocks is my star point block. this is a unit or I call them blocks that you make by sewing fabric together and then cutting out a square from the center.

It is easy to do. This one takes a 30 degree cut so I do have templates I can send out for free upon request that will give you the 30 degree. but any ruler with a 30 degree on it will work just fine.

Here are the steps - I used scraps here but if you want to conserve fabric you can use triangles for this.
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Here is a star point block
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here are some things I've made with these shortcut blocks I call it my piece n cut method

tote bag / hot pad/ billfold/ key chains/and the last 3 are bookmarks. These are just a few.

I named this design on the tote bag - Birds in Flight
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I love your star point block. I tried the attachment link, but it didn't work. I think I'll have to try those cute key chains. :)

that attachment was a picture I deleted. no big deal.

Here's link to Rhonda's thread on star points

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutorials-f10/star-point-squares-tutorial-t259207.html<iframe id="google_osd_static_frame_5581653567631" name="google_osd_static_frame" style="display: none; width: 0px; height: 0px;"></iframe>

Very cute especially the key chain, bottom right and one above it with the green borders. I could not get the link to work either. Feeling ready to try some even though they look scarey tiny. I think I have a 2 1/2 omnigrid square.

You just have to remember Anna that I do most things in miniature but that doesn't mean you have to. I'm most comfortable with 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" than I am with 4" or more LOL

You can make these shortcut blocks 12 1/2" if you so choose. it's all about the size of template you use.

When I first posted my methods on the QB in 2009 a friend of mine took one of my quilt blocks and made it into a 24" wall hanging she hung in her hallway. It is very flexible size wise. you are not locked into any particular size unless you are making a key chain or book mark etc.

Here is one of my favorite blogs to check out.

Rita at Red Pepper Quilts has posted this cute quilt she calls a Confetti Quilt

http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2016/...pper+Quilts%29

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You can check out my drunkard's path shortcut method here if you like -
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...od-t63180.html