Trouble with Triangle Points on Tree of Paradise Block
Sigh. I decided (finally) to tackle my fear of triangle points. It didn't go well. I tried the 12" Tree of Paradise block in Barbara Brackman's Kansas City Star Quilt Sampler Quilt. Some of my triangles look good, some look uneven, many have the tips chopped off. When it worked, it felt like luck; when it didn't work, it felt arbitrary and out of my control. I measured everything twice (sometimes three or four times), I pressed, I pulled out seams and tried again. I know there are tons of techniques out there for triangles, but it all feels overwhelming and a little random.
How do I tackle the triangles?? Any help would be much much appreciated. The finished block is 12 inches, so maybe it will be easier if I go bigger?