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11-18-2010, 10:24 AM

#11

JUNEC

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Originally Posted by BATIKQLTR

I just made it with 6 inch blocks. So much fun! I want to make up a scrappy baby quilt with a specific print in the center and surround it with all colors. I'm not sure how to post a picture............

Here is the link to the tutorial I saw:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHl...ext=1&index=26

Great tutorial - thanks

11-18-2010, 10:26 AM

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quiltsRfun

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Originally Posted by BATIKQLTR

I just made it with 6 inch blocks. So much fun!

That's exactly what I was thinking of doing. I don't see why it wouldn't work with smaller sizes.

11-18-2010, 10:54 AM

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klgreene

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I played with this, started with the larger sizes, but didn't like how much fabric was all around the center. So I went smaller. Still didn't like the center so small and too much fabric aroud it. So using about a 4" square, I used 4 - 4" square and then the middle one I went with 5". Liked it better. I think that what ever size block you use, if you want a larger center, just don't go over 1/2 (minus your seam allowance) the measuement of the other 4 blocks. It can be made any size.

Here's a 3D Bow Tie using a smaller center.
http://www.quilt-lovers-guide.com/bo...ilt-block.html
It's a block to bring out our own creativity.

I like the smaller center on the bow tie, but I like it a little larger on any other size block. Even on a 2 1/2 " block, which I also played with, I'd use a 3" block for the center. Just preference I guess. But it is an easy block, and fun to do. And with larger blocks would make up very quickly if you need to make a quilt for someone. I guess comparing it to a 3-D pinwheel, using all the same size blocks, this center block is to small for me.

11-18-2010, 11:44 AM

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JUNEC

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Originally Posted by prayerquilts

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Originally Posted by klgreene

Here's a 3D Bow Tie using a smaller center.
http://www.quilt-lovers-guide.com/bo...ilt-block.html
It's a block to bring out our own creativity.

WOW -almost magical

11-18-2010, 11:45 AM

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quilt queen 2

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Here are some pics of what I made with 3 1/2 inch squares These blocks ended up being 6 1/2 inches unfinished and they went together quickly. Any size can be used for this block

Baby quilt

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Table topper

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11-18-2010, 12:09 PM

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prayerquilts

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Originally Posted by BMP

I really like the block and the easiness but I dont like how large it is.
Has anyone pared it down and if so what were your measurements ??

It is the same block as the 3-D Bow Tie. I've played with them hand sewing down the center for the curved look. There are several blogs out there with tutorials if you search 3D bow tie online.

http://bearcreekquilter.wordpress.co...rial-and-more/

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11-18-2010, 12:37 PM

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moonangel12

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Here's the beginning of mine with two different size blocks - the smaller are made with 5" squares, the larger are 9.5". I have really enjoyed making them, more so than any other quilt block (not that I have tried many). I usually get bored easily, but this has kept my attention.

I have more fabrics to add so this is just laid out really quick to get a feel for it.

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