Exploding Block = Exploding Head
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I just finished sewing a small wall hanging using the Exploding Block Pattern and thought what fun it was. I do like the idea of sashing between the blocks and will try that on my next one. Thanks for the idea!
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It just depends on your personal concept of acceptable. I personally have problems with some of these quick methods and the miscellany of results because of bias edges and then trying to match mismatched bias edges. I have looked at this concept and see lots of potential for difficulties that I would not find acceptable. However, I am thinking of trying the concept by cutting squares on the bias. Then the cuts to make the block would be on the straight of grain-or nearly so. But, that eliminated the possibility of it being quick because you could not use pre-cuts. But, I never use pro-cuts anyway.
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No advise, just sympathy -- I have yet to find an easy project where there isn't something to give a challenge -- my current one is a warm wishes top where my printed squares are of several different fabrics, a problem of arranging them --should have bought more fabric and used just one -- always something -- good luck !!
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I would be inclined to add a sashing with corner stones that would elminate your need to match anything except the blocks. I also liked yadroc's photo where she added blocks on point. I like the design you have going with the black outer pieces.
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