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    Old 08-08-2017, 02:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by Just Jan
    Its even easier if, before you cut off the extra triangles, sew on the line as usual, then move over 1/2 inch and stitch a second diagonal line. Now cut between the stitched lines and your little cut-off triangles are already stitched together into HST. Its faster and easier than working with the little cut off pieces.
    Wow, that is a great idea! Thanks:-)
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    Old 08-08-2017, 02:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by AnngelAnne
    How do you make it so perfect. I think mine look pretty good and then take a picture and post it and then see where things don't line up too great. Very nice blocks.
    Thank you for saying that. My blocks have improved a lot since I joined the Bee. I am using a scant 1/4" foot and that has really helped. Also the June Taylor Perfect Half-Square & Quarter- Square Ruler that @Just Jan told me about has worked wonders in cutting out squares and triangles. My rotary cutting is getting better as well.
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    Old 08-08-2017, 02:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by jaba
    I got mine sewn this morning, until next month[ATTACH=CONFIG]578310[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]578311[/ATTACH]It's going to be a long wait!
    Your top is going to be just beautiful! Great squares.
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    Old 08-08-2017, 02:17 PM
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    I still have so make-up blocks to do. I received my gib hook for my Featherweight today, so maybe I can work on a new square tonight.
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    Old 08-08-2017, 02:52 PM
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    I like the blocks sewn so far. All very nice. I will start cutting my out after I finish a few other projects.
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    Old 08-09-2017, 03:46 PM
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    Here is another make-up block, this is one from June, Baton Rouge Square. What a little stinker this was! I had to remake one of the HST's three times! I just did not know what was going on. One of them I was trimming to 2.5" and sliced it at 1.5"! Gremlins, it just had to be gremlins. That makes a dozen blocks so I am getting there.

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    Old 08-09-2017, 04:29 PM
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    Those pesky little Gremlins !!!
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    Old 08-09-2017, 05:06 PM
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    Those gremlins visited me today, too! I was supposed to be making 1-1/2" little 4-patches and when they were done they were 2-1/2"! Fortunately I was able to cut them down! I know those little gremlins do their stuff then hide in the corners laughing as we unravel their input!

    Lovely blocks being shown! I'd hate to have to choose a favorite...

    For an extra block, I'm making "Crazy Anne" from Marcia Hahn's Quilt Blocks Galore. It goes so well with last month's "Midnight Pinwheels."

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    Old 08-10-2017, 03:35 AM
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    I always thought that gremlins only came to bother looms and weavers:-) The elves are much friendlier, they want to help and not be sassy.

    I agree that there are just beautiful blocks being made, it really helps to see how other quilters bring colors together. The color interaction is so different from weaving, but just as wonderful and surprising.
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    Old 08-10-2017, 03:47 AM
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    Wowsa! Thanks for that tip!
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