Anyone know how to make this block?
11-18-2011, 06:07 AM
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See this Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/missouriquilt.../3/vOWSp0mTTqE
11-18-2011, 06:19 AM
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Bearisgray's method
If I was doing this with 5-inch charm squares - assuming that they were cut "perfectly" - this is what I would do:
Cut as indicated in the drawings.
Theoretically, the unit should be 4-5/8 inches after the three pieces are sewn together. (Finished size - theoretically, should be 4-1/8 inches.
When sewing the two smaller pieces together, there will be "dog ears" when they are put together.
After sewing the three pieces together, I would trim the unit to 4-1/2 inches.
I don't have major problems sewing bias edges together - and I think the unit presses up very nicely when cut this way.
There will be some left-over pieces that can be used for other projects doing it this way.
Cut as indicated in the drawings.
Theoretically, the unit should be 4-5/8 inches after the three pieces are sewn together. (Finished size - theoretically, should be 4-1/8 inches.
When sewing the two smaller pieces together, there will be "dog ears" when they are put together.
After sewing the three pieces together, I would trim the unit to 4-1/2 inches.
I don't have major problems sewing bias edges together - and I think the unit presses up very nicely when cut this way.
There will be some left-over pieces that can be used for other projects doing it this way.
Last edited by bearisgray; 11-18-2011 at 06:38 AM.
11-18-2011, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
Couldn't you just stack your charm squares {or any size squares you want] and make the 2 cuts, then re-arrange the colors in the stack, and sew them back together?
This is how the three pieces would go together - one needs to allow for seam allowances
Last edited by bearisgray; 11-18-2011 at 07:07 AM.
11-18-2011, 09:48 AM
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Sure, easy. make a paper template to figure your measurements. " 6" square. make a line corner to corner, on the side (corner) measure the side "6" and mark a dot at the half 3" measurement. draw a line diagonally thru to the other side and that is your pattern. Add 1/4" to each piece and you have your measurement for each piece. I do strips and then cut the pieces I need. Be sure your outside measurements are on the straight of grain to prevent stretching. Easy pattern!
11-18-2011, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
I've seen this block before and was wondering if anyone could identify it or how to make it? I can see how to do it with strips, but I want to make it with charm squares (where both pink pieces would be from the same square). I also did a Paint mockup of the pattern when 4 blocks are put together. Ignore the mismatched points 
Without a lot of waste, I'm not sure what to do... Thanks!
Without a lot of waste, I'm not sure what to do... Thanks!
11-18-2011, 11:28 AM
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Tricia Cribbs has written multiple Turning Twenty books. I just ordered the new one; Stained Glass Turning Twenty quilts last night from Connecting Threads for only $10 and some change. I love this new pattern of hers.
She's made circular patterns, rectangular patterns and strip type patterns. Love her books and find them easy to follow.
She's made circular patterns, rectangular patterns and strip type patterns. Love her books and find them easy to follow.
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