True4UCA ... With the smaller repeat, you might want to consider how large your squares are. Smaller, will give you more variations in the blocks. Another way to get different poseys ... as the repeat happens, shift your cutting line a little, so that you are now a 1/2" or 3/4" or so further down/across on the fabric's repeat. This is a pattern that can be very addictive ... have fun!!
Originally Posted by
platyhiker
......For seeing how fabrics will look in a one-block-wonder (which is made of triangles, not squares), this
design tool is a great way to see how fabrics look...........
Another way to do this, and to actually get the 4 square look, is to use two mirrors, standing on the quilt, at right angles. Or for a OBW, fan the mirrors apart, til you see the six triangles. Likewise for the SAW, the 8-tri kaleido.
What works really well for the mirrors are "locker mirrors". Found those at the $ $tore, then taped them together with clear packing tape. Another place to find them is Staples, but will cost you a lot more!