kaleidoscopes...
07-26-2009, 05:14 PM
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actually, you sew them together in strips. You make two half blocks... it's really hard to explain, let me see if I can get a pic up to explain a little better.
Ok, so you see the white gaps in between, that's because I haven't sewn them together yet, they're just pinned. Basically, you just sew them together in rows, you don't actually sew a whole hexagon to the next hexagon, they're put together in halves. I'm not sure I'm making myself clear, lol!
I googled it, and came up with this to explain a bit better how the pieces are cut. This site explains pretty much what I did. http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.co...and-again.html
Ok, so you see the white gaps in between, that's because I haven't sewn them together yet, they're just pinned. Basically, you just sew them together in rows, you don't actually sew a whole hexagon to the next hexagon, they're put together in halves. I'm not sure I'm making myself clear, lol!
I googled it, and came up with this to explain a bit better how the pieces are cut. This site explains pretty much what I did. http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.co...and-again.html
07-26-2009, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Baren*eh*ked_canadian
actually, you sew them together in strips. You make two half blocks... it's really hard to explain, let me see if I can get a pic up to explain a little better.
Ok, so you see the white gaps in between, that's because I haven't sewn them together yet, they're just pinned. Basically, you just sew them together in rows, you don't actually sew a whole hexagon to the next hexagon, they're put together in halves. I'm not sure I'm making myself clear, lol!
Ok, so you see the white gaps in between, that's because I haven't sewn them together yet, they're just pinned. Basically, you just sew them together in rows, you don't actually sew a whole hexagon to the next hexagon, they're put together in halves. I'm not sure I'm making myself clear, lol!
07-26-2009, 05:23 PM
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ya, and that way you can play around with the placement, you know?
The next one I make will be much bigger than a wall hanging, so I will have more blocks to make a more fun arrangement. :)
The next one I make will be much bigger than a wall hanging, so I will have more blocks to make a more fun arrangement. :)
07-26-2009, 05:43 PM
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Melanie, that is terrific! I love the bright colors. I like a big contrast in my Kaleidoscope blocks. And the size of the repeat determines the size of the block. Larger designs make larger blocks. When you find the size of your repeat, you can decide how many strips you cut it. I just bought some fabric that has a 24 inch repeat. I can cut it in 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 inch strips, and each will give me a very different design. :lol:
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