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    Old 02-19-2013, 02:22 PM
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    I know this has been discussed before....I really want to make a tumbling blocks quilt, but I really don't want to do the Y seams. I have found some info on making strips, but I am looking for something that is really explicit in instructions. Can someone give me some helpful information? Maybe with a visual?
    thanks, Terina
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    Old 02-19-2013, 02:45 PM
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    How about this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWpSETMbws4
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    Old 02-19-2013, 04:50 PM
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    I just drafted a pattern using squares and triangles. I would be glad to share if you PM me.
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    Old 02-19-2013, 05:23 PM
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    Kaye Wood does a method using 60 degree triangles. I have a top finished using this method and still need to work on my bias edge skills, but am pleased with how it turned out.

    Here is a link to the you-tube video;
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN8fJn39Mls

    This is the one on my wall now

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    Take a look at these instructions and photos. :-)

    http://www.myquiltfabric.com/pdf/Tumbling_Blocks.pdf
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    Also check out "Not Your Grandmother's Tumbling Blocks". Very good strip-pieced method.
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    Originally Posted by pyffer3
    I know this has been discussed before....I really want to make a tumbling blocks quilt, but I really don't want to do the Y seams. I have found some info on making strips, but I am looking for something that is really explicit in instructions. Can someone give me some helpful information? Maybe with a visual?
    thanks, Terina
    Square in a square ruler and book has a pattern.
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    Old 02-20-2013, 09:01 AM
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    I vote for the Marci Baker way - I love her ruler and all of the things you can do with it. I found her patterns/books to be very good
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    Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
    Also check out "Not Your Grandmother's Tumbling Blocks". Very good strip-pieced method.
    Marci Baker is the author of this book/method. She also has a good tutorial on you-tube. It's all strip pieced.
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