How to make an Arrowhead block
06-19-2011, 11:31 PM
#153
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Here it finally is. I did get approval from Patricj first as this is not an original design by me.
We will be transforming a D4P into an arrowhead.
My sewing and cutting have been terrible for the last 2 days so please for give the sloppiness of my seam alignment. I had to do this twice because I just couldn't get it together properly.
Please be patient as I load the pictures and give instructions.
Please feel free to ask questions but please don't ask me how many blocks or how much fabric you will need to make certain size quilts. I am the kind of quilter that doesn't follow patterns I just start sewing blocks and stop when I think I have enough.
Remember do not limit yourself to the sizes I use. you can make the blocks any sizes you want. I used these sizes just for this tutorial using scraps.
We will be transforming a D4P into an arrowhead.
My sewing and cutting have been terrible for the last 2 days so please for give the sloppiness of my seam alignment. I had to do this twice because I just couldn't get it together properly.
Please be patient as I load the pictures and give instructions.
Please feel free to ask questions but please don't ask me how many blocks or how much fabric you will need to make certain size quilts. I am the kind of quilter that doesn't follow patterns I just start sewing blocks and stop when I think I have enough.
Remember do not limit yourself to the sizes I use. you can make the blocks any sizes you want. I used these sizes just for this tutorial using scraps.
06-20-2011, 11:36 PM
#156
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Melody that looks awesome!
2 contrasting 8 1/2 squares
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Right sides together
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Mark yourself a 2 space on these 2 corners
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sew as seen
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cut 45 degrees on the sewn corners
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match the 2 triangles by the unsewn corners..cut 2
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crosscut 2
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open these up
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I trim 1/2 on the 4 arrowheads..you don't have to..you can trim after
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lay out your block and sew it
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Press it outward..I do press arrowhead (4) middle seams opened
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trim bunny ears..press again..measures at 9 1/2
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This is the only waste
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06-23-2011, 08:18 AM
#159
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I can hardly wait to get started.
I love the fact that you just keep going in size till you get what you want. It appears to be a time saving pattern
when it is cut like this. Thank you so much. I have several
other quilts in the making but I never hesitate to start a
new idea. Isn't this fun.???
I love the fact that you just keep going in size till you get what you want. It appears to be a time saving pattern
when it is cut like this. Thank you so much. I have several
other quilts in the making but I never hesitate to start a
new idea. Isn't this fun.???
06-23-2011, 03:52 PM
#160
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Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon
Quiltmaker magazine Nov-Dec.. issue 2010..You may find this interesting and time saving..with little waste !! It was called Anita's Arrowheads"
It's available for purchase as a digital download at
http://www.quiltandsewshop.com/produ...Digital-Issues
It’s also available as part of the 2010 Collection on DVD
http://www.quiltandsewshop.com/produ...Digital-Issues
Incidentally, my next pattern for Quiltmaker, in collaboration with Carolyn Beam, will be in the forthcoming Sept/Oct 2011 issue. I'm pleased to have Quiltmaker publish my patterns; I've been a subscriber for nearly 20 years. This is a link to an interview about the Arrowhead in Quiltmaker: http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...ossman-solomon and here is a post about a version of the quilt by the Quiltmaker editor-in-chief, June Dudley. http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...ge-rjr-fabrics A search of the Quiltmaker blog, Quilty Pleasures will turn up 3 other variations. Whatever fabrics are chosen, the block is a joy to create
Should anyone be interested in my work you might borrow my book "Rotary Cutting Revolution" from a public library, or buy it for your pleasure and in support of my efforts.
All my best,
Anita
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http://makeitsimplerworkshops.blogspot.com
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