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When I posted my Wings Block tutorial I used several steps
to make a 12 1/2" quilt block you will need a 2 1/2" acrylic template to use one of my grids that has 6 rows of 6 blocks in each row. For this method you would need my 30 degree template 1. Cut swatches 2 sew swatches together 3 Cut out a square from the center with my 30 degree template 4 Cut the square into two triangles 5 Repeat for a mirror image 6 Sew the 2 halves together This results in a pieced square that is ready to be cut into a Wings Block One of the things I hear is that people don't like the waste that is left over. So I worked on and came up with paper templates to us in place of cutting out swatches. The paper templates also eliminate the need to cut out a square with the 30 degree template and cut it into 2 triangles. So the new steps using the paper templates are: 1. Print off paper templates 2 Cut out the templates 3 Pin the templates to fabric 4. Trim the fabric close to the edge of the template 5 Repeat this for all 4 pieces 6 Sew the top and bottom fabrics together 7 Sew the two halves together creating the pieced square ready to be cut into the Wings Block Once you have the joined fabrics into a pieced square you will need a 2 1/2" template to cut the final Wings Block. This is the same for both methods So to recap this paper template method eliminates the need for: Template with 30 degree mark Cutting out two full squares and cutting them into triangles Very little waste leftover. Here is the PDF for the Paper Templates http://static.quiltingboard.com/uplo...lternative.pdf Print off the Paper Templates [ATTACH=CONFIG]132457[/ATTACH] Cut the paper templates apart [ATTACH=CONFIG]132491[/ATTACH] Cut out and trim the paper templates [ATTACH=CONFIG]132518[/ATTACH] Trim the fabric to the template. To keep from cutting too deep I used scissors instead of a rotary cutter [ATTACH=CONFIG]132519[/ATTACH] Look at the templates and see the dotted line I drew to represent the seam line. [ATTACH=CONFIG]132520[/ATTACH] Pin the paper templates to your fabric. This wil be the left side. [ATTACH=CONFIG]132599[/ATTACH] Fabric trimmed to match the templates [ATTACH=CONFIG]132600[/ATTACH] Lay the bottom fabric face down onto the top fabric and match up the bottom edges. [ATTACH=CONFIG]132605[/ATTACH] Flip the templates over and repeat the above steps to make a mirror image half, [ATTACH=CONFIG]132909[/ATTACH] Sew the two halves together [ATTACH=CONFIG]132910[/ATTACH] Sew across the seam lines. At this point if you prefer you could leave the paper on the fbric til after you have sewn the seam. That way you could follow the sewing line to sew the seam. [ATTACH=CONFIG]132988[/ATTACH] Match the two seams in the center [ATTACH=CONFIG]132989[/ATTACH] I like to tack the seams. So run a needle up through the fabric [ATTACH=CONFIG]132990[/ATTACH] Now you have a tack and you can trim it - sorry this pic was a bit blurry [ATTACH=CONFIG]132991[/ATTACH] Place the joined fabrics on a mini cutting mat and place your 2 1/2" template on the square. Make sure you match up all 4 corners on the template to the seams. DON'T let it move as you cut out the Wings Block [ATTACH=CONFIG]132992[/ATTACH] Cut along each side til you get it all cut out. Make sure you watch that the template doesn't move as you cut. [ATTACH=CONFIG]132993[/ATTACH] Run it through a second time being careful not to pull it out [ATTACH=CONFIG]133159[/ATTACH] This is the joined fabrics now in a square ready for the last cutting out of the Wings Block [ATTACH=CONFIG]133161[/ATTACH] 2 1/2" Wings Block [ATTACH=CONFIG]133235[/ATTACH] |
wow, thanks for the tutorial
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Thank you Rhonda.
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Thank you Rhonda!
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This will take the place of using the 30 degree template. So what do you think? I think this will be easier to use and understand than my original method. Any feedback on this?
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As soon as I have a chance I will try it and let you know.
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
As soon as I have a chance I will try it and let you know.
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Thanks Rhonda
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This looks easier to follow with the pieces cut instead of large fabric pieces and folding/cutting as you complete a step. This should work for many quilt patterns, yes?
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Thanks for the additional info. Can't wait to try this!
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Originally Posted by ccthomas
This looks easier to follow with the pieces cut instead of large fabric pieces and folding/cutting as you complete a step. This should work for many quilt patterns, yes?
You can find many of my original designs in my Wings Ebook There are several Wings quilt blocks in the Sampler Quilt Along also. Rhonda's Dazzling Sampler Quilt - Blocks of the Week Sampler http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1017 Ebook: http://www.quiltedparadise.com/n/822.jsp - Bed Quilts Blocks and Borders with Wings Blocks You can also see some of my hotpads made with the wings in my pictures Picture Threads of Rhonda's Patchwork Items http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1024 |
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Hi Rhonda,
Here is a picture of the "Wing" block using the paper template. It was easy and fast. Thank you. Wing block using the paper template [ATTACH=CONFIG]170552[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by tstransky
Hi Rhonda,
Here is a picture of the "Wing" block using the paper template. It was easy and fast. Thank you. |
Wow! That's georgious.
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by tstransky
Hi Rhonda,
Here is a picture of the "Wing" block using the paper template. It was easy and fast. Thank you. |
Originally Posted by cjomomma
Wow! That's georgious.
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Thanks Rhonda!
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How in the world did I ever miss this? Maybe just because I haven't been on here as much. I thought I had seen all your posts with all the pictures, but I didn't see any of the ones from 2009. When I get back from my sons, I have GOT TO GET BACK TO your blocks. I am having such withdrawals. And so glad people are posting their blocks. I love them ALL.
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Originally Posted by klgreene
How in the world did I ever miss this? Maybe just because I haven't been on here as much. I thought I had seen all your posts with all the pictures, but I didn't see any of the ones from 2009. When I get back from my sons, I have GOT TO GET BACK TO your blocks. I am having such withdrawals. And so glad people are posting their blocks. I love them ALL.
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
When I did this tutorial I discovered the templates are abit bigger than they need to be. So I am going to post a new one with the smaller paper templates.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by Rhonda
When I did this tutorial I discovered the templates are abit bigger than they need to be. So I am going to post a new one with the smaller paper templates.
Here is the updated version!! http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-108533-1.htm - |
So very beautiful....
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thanks Rhonda
i will have to try this since loseing site i have to cut things out by paper so this will have to be on one of my try list i cant use the plastic anymore everythings got to be put on paper with lines so i can see to sew anymore HUGS dora |
Understood your tut but until I saw the block done in purples, I didn't quite get it, now I do. Neat.
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Originally Posted by tstransky
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Hi Rhonda,
Here is a picture of the "Wing" block using the paper template. It was easy and fast. Thank you. Wing block using the paper template [ATTACH=CONFIG]170552[/ATTACH] |
Where do you get a copy of how to make this block and the templates
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I cannot pull up the pdf for the templates. I get an "not found" message.
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Originally Posted by jk5602
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I cannot pull up the pdf for the templates. I get an "not found" message.
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