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Forum: Tutorials
07-11-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy using it!

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy using it!
Forum: Tutorials
07-06-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

If you haven't seen the rest of my tutorials here...

If you haven't seen the rest of my tutorials here is a list

Workshops and Classes
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tags/workshops+and+classes.html

Blocks of the Week by Rhonda...
Forum: Tutorials
07-06-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Lynda check this out ...

Lynda check this out
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutorials-f10/strip-work-done-my-cut-down-method-t128201.html
Forum: Tutorials
07-05-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

all I can say is it is an error I missed. When...

all I can say is it is an error I missed. When using the strip method it is wisest to have 1/2" to 3/4" between the edge of the strip and the point of the block you are cutting out. I suppose I was...
Forum: Tutorials
06-17-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You are more than welcome. I hope it helps!! Just...

You are more than welcome. I hope it helps!! Just taking the time to make accurate cuts and measuring as you go helps to keep things where they should be which results in points not going into the...
Forum: Tutorials
01-08-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You're welcome everyone. I hope the tips do help...

You're welcome everyone. I hope the tips do help you all. Taking the time to do a small tack or however you want to do it helps with the frustration down the road. A stitch in time so to speak! LOL...
Forum: Tutorials
03-20-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You're welcome Bev!

You're welcome Bev!
Forum: Tutorials
03-20-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You can use scraps or a strip. The thing I like...

You can use scraps or a strip. The thing I like about using scraps or what I call swatches is that the size is small and you don't have to contend with the tail that gets in your way. when I cut...
Forum: Tutorials
02-22-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Thanks Joey! I am glad to help other quilters....

Thanks Joey! I am glad to help other quilters. Thanks for the compliment on the baby! We think he is a doll.
Forum: Tutorials
10-25-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

If I can help in any way just let me know!

If I can help in any way just let me know!
Forum: Tutorials
06-01-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Tutorials
10-02-2009, 06:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Thanks Momto4 Hope this helps. I lose points...

Thanks Momto4 Hope this helps. I lose points too but if you prevent as much as possible then you don't feel so bad to have to say oh well and let a point or two go if you have done all you can to...
Forum: Tutorials
09-18-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You're welcome Ania. A lot of problems can be...

You're welcome Ania. A lot of problems can be avoided if you take time to check along the way for accuracy. It does take time but it is worth it to save on aggravation later.
Forum: Tutorials
09-03-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You're welcome. Mine are not perfect but it helps...

You're welcome. Mine are not perfect but it helps to do as much prevention as you can. I HATE to rip seams so I try to keep a watch on it as it goes together. A bit annoying to do but worth the time.
Forum: Tutorials
09-03-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Sure. If you sew your HSTs together and you see...

Sure. If you sew your HSTs together and you see that your point is closer to the edge than 1/4" then you need to redo that seam on that end so you have a 1/4" seam allowance between where your point...
Forum: Tutorials
07-27-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Sara tacking is just sewing a stitch to hold it...

Sara tacking is just sewing a stitch to hold it in place. It doesn't take any time at all. I lay two "blocks" together and instead of pinning I use a needle and thread and put a stitch in the edge...
Forum: Tutorials
07-27-2009, 06:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

I use templates. If you use my cut down method ...

I use templates. If you use my cut down method you sew two fabric pieces together and then use a square template of any size and cut out a square from the middle.
You can use any method of making...
Forum: Tutorials
07-26-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Since I start out with the cut down method I...

Since I start out with the cut down method I don't generally check each block unless one is obviously not the same as the rest but I do measure a lot along the way.
I pay particular attention to...
Forum: Tutorials
07-25-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

You're welcome. I'm never sure where I get too...

You're welcome. I'm never sure where I get too perfectionistic for other people so I am never sure if I should pass things on or not.
Forum: Tutorials
07-25-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Well I'll tell you no matter now experienced or...

Well I'll tell you no matter now experienced or how well you try to prevent these things they still happen. I have two bear's paw coin purses I just finished and I lost a few points on them so...
Forum: Tutorials
07-25-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

When you have points too close to the edge ...

When you have points too close to the edge

These have loaded backwards so start at the bottom.

Go back and tighten the seam to a 1/4"
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Seam is not 1/4" I sewed a 1/4" so you could see...
Forum: Tutorials
07-25-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

When you join two blocks Tack the corners...

When you join two blocks

Tack the corners so they can't move
41105

Sew again along seam to tighten the seam
41107

Check to make sure they are sewn together straight
41154
Forum: Tutorials
07-25-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

Here is my cut down method with strips ...

Here is my cut down method with strips

Middle picture is first step -Top pic is second -and last pic is last step
Forum: Tutorials
07-25-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,457
Posted By Rhonda

I use a lot of HST's in my work and have for over...

I use a lot of HST's in my work and have for over 10 years nearly every day.
So here are a few of the things I have learned.

It doesn't matter what method you use to make the HST's however I...
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