Making a Indian Hatchet Quilt

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09-05-2009, 08:23 PM

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I used 4 and 1/2 in squares with 3 in squares I wanted to have more color showing. you can do it in any size you want to do them in.the larger your small squares are , the less of the large square will show. Does that make sense?

09-05-2009, 08:43 PM

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Yes, it does make sense. Actually, if you decide to make another one, LMK. I have some 5" and 6" squares I can send you to add to your quilt. Thanks for your help.

09-07-2009, 05:06 AM

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Yes, it does make sense. Actually, if you decide to make another one, LMK. I have some 5" and 6" squares I can send you to add to your quilt. Thanks for your help.

Thanks for the offer of scraps, but I think they multiply over night here :roll: :roll: That is sweet of you. If I can help , just ask , and I will help in any way I can. Can't wait to see yours! :D :D

09-07-2009, 06:01 AM

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NInnie, it was really hard to match up the four triangles on the blocks into squares for this beginner.

How would you quilt it by hand? I mean what typr of pattern would you go with?

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09-07-2009, 06:34 AM

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NInnie, it was really hard to match up the four triangles on the blocks into squares for this beginner.

How would you quilt it by hand? I mean what typr of pattern would you go with?

panda

panda, go to the stencil company and look for 3 inch stencils and pick out one that is easy for you. Simple is better with this pattern.
Also, I have to pin all of those points to get them to be straight and even.
Pinning is the only way I know how to do it. :D :D

09-07-2009, 06:58 AM

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I like that quilt - great border - really perfect for it.

05-08-2010, 02:54 PM

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Exquisite !!!!!!! What a way to use us scraps !!!! A winner !!!!

05-08-2010, 04:16 PM

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That's going to be great!! The muslin makes the scrappies look like beautiful jewels.

I hope you don't mind me asking for tips on how to do the scrappy corners. I use this method to make snowball blocks. No matter how careful I am to mark the diagonal line and sew on it, the corner pieces are sometimes' off '--a bit too small or a bit too big.. Do you have any tricks for making sure they are accurate? Hope I explained it clearly enough.

ranger

Have you ever tried using a piece of painters tape (lined up perfectly with your needle) big enough that your squares fit one it. Then you don't have to draw the line just line it up with the tape and sew.