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02-12-2012, 01:14 AM
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02-12-2012, 08:03 AM
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Maybe you could do a bit of negotiating. Someone else 'volunteer' to do the quilting. Then you can make the top whatever you want.
I belong to a group where one person makes a top, I quilt, then someone else puts on the label and binding. It goes really fast this was as we each do what we do best.
Just sayin',
ali
I belong to a group where one person makes a top, I quilt, then someone else puts on the label and binding. It goes really fast this was as we each do what we do best.
Just sayin',
ali
02-12-2012, 08:37 AM
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I have made a couple of these. you take either 5-7 strips depending on the width of the strips and the size of the print you are using. I do 6 strips and cut 2 1 1/2" 2 2 1/2" and 2 3 1/2". then I sew them all together. and you want to cut them wof. you can get up to 4 squares or so if you care cutting them between 9 1/2-11 or so inches square. which should cut out about 16 half square triangle squares. I sew around the edges of the squares that are strips to help time. then I cut them corner to corner. then you turn them and sew them back together. you should get about 4 12-14/16" squares depending on the size of squares you cut from strips. I will post a couple of pics of what I am talking about.
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02-12-2012, 08:38 AM
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Disappearing 4 patch is another good one that looks complex but it's easy. There are many fine examples on QB and I think a tutorial? If not, you simply sew a 4 patch block and then decide on how far you want to recut the center portion. I usually do a 12 inch finished 4 patch block and then I cut 2 inches on either side of the center seams times 4. Once you cut it you change the pieces and re-sew the block. Clear as mud right? There should be a tutorial you can follow and once you make one it is a good pattern for a fast quilt top.
02-12-2012, 04:56 PM
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AliKat - I'd love to be able to delegate part of the work, but none of the others quilt, so if I start it, I have to finish it.
02-12-2012, 04:58 PM
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I have made a couple of these. you take either 5-7 strips depending on the width of the strips and the size of the print you are using. I do 6 strips and cut 2 1 1/2" 2 2 1/2" and 2 3 1/2". then I sew them all together. and you want to cut them wof. you can get up to 4 squares or so if you care cutting them between 9 1/2-11 or so inches square. which should cut out about 16 half square triangle squares. I sew around the edges of the squares that are strips to help time. then I cut them corner to corner. then you turn them and sew them back together. you should get about 4 12-14/16" squares depending on the size of squares you cut from strips. I will post a couple of pics of what I am talking about.
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