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Rhonda 02-26-2011 11:40 AM

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I was asked to do a checkbook cover tutorial so here is my version. I already had this lesson written in a pdf form so I am just going to use it as is. If anyone has a problem with this just let me know and I will be happy to send it to you in an email.

ssnare 02-26-2011 11:55 AM

Thank you.

Rhonda 02-26-2011 11:57 AM

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I wanted to show you how to make the tops like the one I posted earlier. You will need to make the "blocks" needed for the design you choose to make.
Here are the "Block" directions
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1020

These designs all use a 1 1/4" template. If you need one just let me know.

Once you have chosen your colors and the design you want to make then you need to make however many "Blocks" you need for that design. Blocks are HSTs or Boston Blocks or Combination Blocks etc.

Then after you have your Blocks made lay them out in the layout for that design. Now sew the blocks into rows and the rows together to create the top.

Add borders to get approx 7 1/2 or 7 3/4" by approx 4 1/2" or 4 3/4". The size can vary a bit but not too much or your checkbook will either be too large or too small.

Now you can continue to follow the checkbook cover directions in the PDF.

Here are some other designs. If you have any questions just ask. I am always happy to help.

This one you make the 4 x 4 center blocks and then measure the edge of your top and cut a sashing to match, Approx 4" long, Sew it on and then trim to 5/8" Now sew the 4 side blocks together and sew them onto the sashing, Continue on to add borders.
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This one is HSTs
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This one is made with Kansas Dugout blocks
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This one is made with Boston Blocks
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This one is made with Boston Blocks
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This one I used the same star block as the one in the PDF and the squares are 1 1 /2"
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This one is made with Star Point Blocks
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This one I used the same pattern as in my Sue tutorial and then used the strip borders on the side.
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This one is made with Drunkard's Path.
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bamamama 02-26-2011 12:02 PM

Thank you, I'm gonna try that. Really cute baby!

Rainybug 02-26-2011 12:53 PM

Rhonda these are great, far quicker than the way I do them!!

klgreene 02-26-2011 04:29 PM

Here you go again...missed seeing blocks from you. But I haven't been able to quilt for a couple weeks, fell and jammed my wrist. It's getting better so hopefully I'll be back to doing one of these. I have two checkbooks, and did the bearclaw so this would be fun for the other one.

BMP 02-26-2011 04:33 PM

thanks

oneygirl 02-27-2011 05:33 AM

Thanks Rhonda! Awesome tutorial! Love the wonky stars!

Cris 02-27-2011 05:35 AM

Very nice!

JANICE E. 02-27-2011 08:29 AM

as always great tutorial, thank you very much.


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