buzz saw block
12-27-2009, 08:05 PM
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Thank you, Joanne S for those quick ways to do the Buzz Saw! Looked at yours too, Suse! It's very pretty! Also, thank you gramma33 for the link you used. All I had was a sketch I drew so directions will really come in handy!! Don't remember where I saw the quilt made up, but thought it wd make a great scrappy quilt. Now I can get going on it with all the directions so far!! Thanx, everyone! :thumbup:
12-28-2009, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
A fast and easy way to make a Buzz Saw Block:
1. Cut big squares of high contrast fabrics.
2. Wrong sides together, make HSTs - you'll end up with 2.
3. Press toward darker fabric.
4. Cut 4 or 5 equal width strips. Number them 1-4 or 1-5
5. Realign them from ascending order to descending order. Sew 1/4 inch seams. Now you have a Buzz Saw Block.
Many possible variations. Keep the same light fabric, but use scraps for the darker contrast. Or, use scrap lights and scrap darks.
Many lay-out variations - similar to log cabins, but MUCH faster.
1. Cut big squares of high contrast fabrics.
2. Wrong sides together, make HSTs - you'll end up with 2.
3. Press toward darker fabric.
4. Cut 4 or 5 equal width strips. Number them 1-4 or 1-5
5. Realign them from ascending order to descending order. Sew 1/4 inch seams. Now you have a Buzz Saw Block.
Many possible variations. Keep the same light fabric, but use scraps for the darker contrast. Or, use scrap lights and scrap darks.
Many lay-out variations - similar to log cabins, but MUCH faster.
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