Equilateral Triangles, what's the trick?

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01-16-2014, 09:58 AM

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crafty pat

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I love the fabrics and colors in your block it is just beautiful.

01-16-2014, 05:59 PM

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Sandygirl

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Equilateral=equal length on all 3 sides. I was trying to think of the term equalateral when I posted my Hexi project. Thanks for the reminder...but i agree, yours are not.

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01-16-2014, 06:32 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Boonedox

I'm having trouble getting my equilateral triangles to come out right when sewing them together. I'm getting a little too good at doing the rip-stitch. Please share your tips if you'd be so kind. Thanks!

What pattern are you using equilateral triangles on?

01-16-2014, 06:35 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Boonedox

Here's a visual, thanks everyone for helping me. [ATTACH=CONFIG]456557[/ATTACH]

These are right angle triangles, one corner is 90 degrees. An equalateral triangle has all three "corners" at 60 degrees with all three sides the same length.

01-17-2014, 03:42 AM

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mary123

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What is the name of this pattern for this beautiful quilt? Thanks.

01-17-2014, 04:46 AM

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Gannyrosie

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I don't have any tricks, but I've learned from previous comments on this board to starch heavy and my blocks do come out better.

01-17-2014, 06:40 AM

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Boonedox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mary123

What is the name of this pattern for this beautiful quilt? Thanks.

This block is from "Four Seasons at Minglewood" by Debbie Roberts.
This book was used for a BOM at one of my LQS. I found it to be a wonderful challenge.

01-17-2014, 06:46 AM

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Gwenevere

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Those are half and quarter square triangles.

01-17-2014, 07:00 AM

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gmcsewer

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I poke a pin in the quilt piece where the 1/4 inch mark is from top and side Figure out the same place on the one you are sewing it to, and pin right there With a little stretching or squincing, it usually will fit. I have seen them on the Fons and Porter show mark with a pen or pencil the exact dot where the two pieces intersect.