Boston Star Hotpad -Lesson two - The Quilt Block Top
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Today we are going to assemble the Quilt Block Top for your hotpad.
In the last lesson you learned to make my Boston Blocks. Now you need to cut the plain blocks: 1 med 2 1/2" square 4 light 2 1/2" squares Here is the layout for the Boston Star Quilt Block: [ATTACH=CONFIG]356970[/ATTACH] You can sew them into rows and then sew the rows together if you like. But I like to sew them into sets of 2 and then assemble the sections. [ATTACH=CONFIG]356971[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]356972[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]356973[/ATTACH] My unfinished quilt block is 6 1/2" [ATTACH=CONFIG]356974[/ATTACH] When I sew seams together I like to use a tack. This is just a stitch across where the seams meet. I think it is more secure than pins. [ATTACH=CONFIG]356975[/ATTACH] When you have your quilt block assembled You can stop there if you like the size or You can add borders to make the quilt block larger and to give it a finished look. I cut my borders abit larger than I think I need. [ATTACH=CONFIG]356976[/ATTACH] Then I cut down to the size I want. I use a 6 1/2" quilt block and then I add borders to get to 8 1/2" unfinished size. [ATTACH=CONFIG]356977[/ATTACH] ---------------------------------------------------- Here are some ideas for quilt blocks using my Boston Block shortcut. I usually design using 6 blocks across by 6 rows or 36 blocks. To get the 6 1/2" size I use a 1 1/2" template. If you like the designs but don't want to use a 1 1/2" template you can use a 2 1/2" template and make the quilt blocks 12 1/2" for a quilt. Or use them to make a tote bag or pillow etc. You can use any size template and make a larger quilt block if you like. It is all up to you! This is one of my original designs Bridget [ATTACH=CONFIG]356978[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]356979[/ATTACH] If you look at the layout this quilt block is made with Bostons and HSTs Easy to do but looks complicated. To see more of them check out this thread: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t149139.html You also can use the Boston Block to make some traditional quilt blocks. Here is my version of a Card Trick quilt block made with my Bostons http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...k-t112790.html The cut down method allows you to make intricate looking quilt blocks with easy steps!! Once you know the trick you can see it isn't hard to make at all. They just look hard!! Hope you enjoy the process!! Rhonda |
Feel free to post a pic of your quilt block if you would like to share!!
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Rhonda, this ole sewer is going to try the tack method you use. :-) It should make life easier and I'm not too old to learn something..... Thanks!
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I made my square, but I do not know how to post a picture of it. I am enjoying the tutorial.
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I'm trying again to attach a picture of my hotpad--hope it works
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Originally Posted by DIA
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I made my square, but I do not know how to post a picture of it. I am enjoying the tutorial.
Then click on - go advanced Blue button under and to the right of the reply box - manage attachments - you might have to scroll down abit to find it - Browse -find your pic in your pc file - Click on Pic - Click on Open - Click on UPload - Click on Close this window - Click on Submit Reply |
Originally Posted by DIA
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I'm trying again to attach a picture of my hotpad--hope it works
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Here is lesson three
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ml#post5458416 |
Rhonda I just love your methods of just not worring about being accurate and ending up with a perfect block.lol
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Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
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Rhonda I just love your methods of just not worring about being accurate and ending up with a perfect block.lol
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