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    Old 10-26-2010, 03:17 AM
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    Good idea. Thanks for sharing :o)
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    Old 10-26-2010, 07:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by smagruder
    Thanks Kellen .... are all the blocks 3 inches? I definitely want to try this one.. It sounds/looks like there can be so many varietys.
    all the center blocks are three inches, the four patch has 3in squares but except the one for charm squares and those are all five inches . basically I don't fuss too much, as long as the diagonal cut pieces are the same it works out. You start with 3 squares all the same, make the starter block, then measure it and that measurement gives you the next size to cut, just keep going remembering you will get over sized blocks so you can trim to a firm quarter inch seam allowance or let the block float. I always trim the block square before measuring.
    It is all about the hypotenuse of the square ie:diagonal measure, being about 1.4 times longer than the edge of the square.
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    Old 10-26-2010, 07:22 AM
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    I sat down and made some blocks after seeing your pic's. It really is fun and easy. Thank you for sharing with us.
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    Old 10-26-2010, 11:14 AM
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    Here is the ones I made this morning. Thank you for the great idea.

    the blue is purple
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    Old 10-26-2010, 11:34 AM
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    That looks like so much fun! I really like the twirly block. I'm gonna get out my scrap bin and play!
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    Old 10-26-2010, 03:39 PM
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    Thanks for sharing. Will definitely give this a try.
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    Old 10-26-2010, 03:53 PM
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    I don't do much with solid colors but I am thinking that this technique might make a pretty awesome Amish type quilt. I just might have to go fabric shopping....
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    Old 10-26-2010, 08:02 PM
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    This is a great idea/block especially for scraps
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    Old 10-26-2010, 08:07 PM
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    Thanks!
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    Old 10-26-2010, 08:41 PM
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    What fun blocks you did... thanks
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