How to make this block?
08-24-2013, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by willferg
I was looking for overall directions so that I could use any block size...I hadn't really settled on a size yet, although 8" finished would probably be fine.
08-25-2013, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by willferg
Thanks, but I don't see any information to determine sizing. I'd like to know if the small square is say 2" finished, how big should I cut the small triangles (or the square I cut in half to make them) and how big should I cut the big triangle?
The small rectangle will be 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 8 1/2 X 9 1/2inches.
For a six inch finished block, the square will be 3 1/2 inches.
The small rectangle will be 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches.
A five inch block starts with a 3 inch square. etc. etc. etc.
You can figure that out no matter what size you want, but some are easier to figure out than others because dividing in half may yield strange measurements. For instance, if you want a 6 1/2 finished block, the square starts at 3 3/4. It's doable.
I hope I got this right!
08-25-2013, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by willferg
I was looking for overall directions so that I could use any block size...I hadn't really settled on a size yet, although 8" finished would probably be fine.
08-25-2013, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by maviskw
If you want an 8 inch finished block, the square will be 4 1/2 inches.
The small rectangle will be 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 8 1/2 X 9 1/2inches.
For a six inch finished block, the square will be 3 1/2 inches.
The small rectangle will be 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches.
A five inch block starts with a 3 inch square. etc. etc. etc.
You can figure that out no matter what size you want, but some are easier to figure out than others because dividing in half may yield strange measurements. For instance, if you want a 6 1/2 finished block, the square starts at 3 3/4. It's doable.
I hope I got this right!
The small rectangle will be 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 8 1/2 X 9 1/2inches.
For a six inch finished block, the square will be 3 1/2 inches.
The small rectangle will be 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches.
A five inch block starts with a 3 inch square. etc. etc. etc.
You can figure that out no matter what size you want, but some are easier to figure out than others because dividing in half may yield strange measurements. For instance, if you want a 6 1/2 finished block, the square starts at 3 3/4. It's doable.
I hope I got this right!
08-25-2013, 12:59 PM
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Willferg,
Go to Google and ask for , Marys triangles and eyou will see how to make this block with squares and rectangles any size. I have made this block using that technique and it works even to it looks like it would not. Let me know if you need further assistance
Kathy
Go to Google and ask for , Marys triangles and eyou will see how to make this block with squares and rectangles any size. I have made this block using that technique and it works even to it looks like it would not. Let me know if you need further assistance
Kathy
08-26-2013, 05:34 PM
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How to make this block
Originally Posted by dunster
If the small square is 2" then the two triangles are each 2" on each side, and the big triangle is 4" on each side. Those are all finished dimensions. You would cut the fabric just as you would for HST's. Add 7/8" to be close to exact, or add an inch and trim down.
Good luck
Judy
08-26-2013, 06:43 PM
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Sounds silly but treat it like a half square triangle block. One of the pieces of fabric will be whole and the other will be a four patch. Therefore the whole piece of fabric will be 7/8 inch bigger than the finished block size you want. You would just divide the length of the whole piece block in half and add a quarter inch around. Then sew the four patch, lay the whole cloth over top and sew diagonally to form two blocks.
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