Don't know how I missed this one, but you can bet I've got it copied now. Thanks, once again, for yet another great tutorial for making our lives easier.

OK, I just found this tutorial.... This is amazing.

Thank you

Rhonda that a beauitful block,very nice colors thank you for teaching us your useful info on block ,i always learn from your helpful tutorial,s

Janet and Nellie you are more than welcome. I really enjoy sharing what I have learned!

Thanks Ronda. I think it is great that you will share, it is so much easier for me to understand your tutorials than to read it out of the book. I guess I an pretty simple minded. I am a true hands on person. Thanks again,you give me such an incentive to us up my scrapes and make something that looks good. Hugs to you. Pat

Hi Rhonda,

thanks for the tute. Great one and the pics help make things clearer. More tips for better quilt making in the future. :thumbup: :D

You're welcome! I hope to have more to share this year. Just have to think about what I want to add to the board.

I try to make a trial block, but it is hard to guess what the sizes are. Do you ever give the needed cutting instructions? I agree that the colors are very nice.
Thanks, Jan

I sort of do for the designs I design, But there are several variables. What size quilt block do you want to make. How many "Blocks" are in the quilt block. I design using a 6 blocks across by 6 blocks down grid. If your quilt block is not one I designed I would have to see it to tell what you would need. I also design for a 4 x 4 grid also. and I do have some that are an 8 x 8.

If you are wanting the size for the strips for cutting out HSTS then here is how to figure it:

Set your template on point. Measure from the center of the template to one point (right to left) then add at least 1/2" for 2 seam allowances.
So for a 2 1/2" template you will need strips that are 2 1/2" wide. But other sizes of templates will vary. The best way if you want to figure it is to measure.

I just lay the template on the fabric and see how wide I need to cut so it isn't too small and then I just cut it roughly the right size. But I am not too particular about saving every little bit of leftovers. I am more paranoid about it being too small and having to start over. So I go bigger to make sure I have enough.

Hope this helps. If you need help figuring what you need then send me the size template you are using and I will give you the size and numbers you need to cut.

Wow, gal, you've really outdone yourself! Thank you once again for the great tutorial! We love you!