Originally Posted by VaNella
I am still selecting fabrics and studying my wings blocks book. One question: What happens with the fabric grain? I am assuming it sorts itslef out, but I am not picturing it.
Nell
I had that asked before and I went back and did a 2 1/2" block. I don't think it matters as long as you don't stretch the fabric.
I have since developed paper templates that take the place of the directions in the book. I think they are easier than the originals.
Take a look at them and see what you think. They are not paper piecing but more like a dress pattern. You cut out the templates then lay them on the fabric and cut out your fabric. Then sew the two left ones together and the two right ones together. Trim the edges that will be sewn together so they are straight and then sew the two halves together into a 4 patch. Lay your hard acrylic (with a grid) template on the center matching the corners to the seams and cut out your Wings block from the center. Easy no angles to figure out no or little waste.
I developed the first set and they were bigger than needed for a 2 1/2" template. I used them anyway for the tutorial. So the second or updated set of templates fit the 2 1/2" with less waste than you see in the tutorial.
Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Wings Block Swatch Alternative
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104927-1.htm
Rhonda's Wing Blocks Paper Template Tutorial
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-106744-1.htm
Rhonda's Updated Wings Block Paper Templates
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-108533-1.htm
Rhonda's Paper Templates for Making the Star Point Block
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-108486-1.htm