I need some help with the 5 min block
07-23-2012, 06:20 AM
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I use charm squares to make a 10 minute block and it works perfectly every time. I've neber tried a 5 minute block, but it seems that the same principle would work. I love Ricky Timms videos, btw. He is so clear and concise and his instructions are excellent.
07-23-2012, 09:52 AM
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If you read the comments on the youtube video for the 5 minute blocks, the pieces are not all the same size. Suzanne McNeill gives the measurements in the comments.
...Each quilt requires different sizes of squares/rectangles to make the blocks. There are 12 different quilts in the book, plus the bonus of different settings. To get you started, the blue/green quilt on the video used 5 1/4" x 10" for large blocks or 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" for small blocks. Enjoy and thanks for asking. The book with variations will be available August 1st on the Design Originals website. ...
You can see the video & read the comments here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIxl3...hannel&list=UL
Ricky Tims gives measurements for flying geese block:
His are 3" squares with a 3"x5-1/2" rectangle
the assembly is basically the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y
Hope this helps you with your blocks.
Suzanne's books are wonderful
...Each quilt requires different sizes of squares/rectangles to make the blocks. There are 12 different quilts in the book, plus the bonus of different settings. To get you started, the blue/green quilt on the video used 5 1/4" x 10" for large blocks or 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" for small blocks. Enjoy and thanks for asking. The book with variations will be available August 1st on the Design Originals website. ...
You can see the video & read the comments here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIxl3...hannel&list=UL
Ricky Tims gives measurements for flying geese block:
His are 3" squares with a 3"x5-1/2" rectangle
the assembly is basically the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Mu0C_QL8Y
Hope this helps you with your blocks.
Suzanne's books are wonderful
I see the u tub on this 5 min block. I look like all her strips are the same. But I try it they never come out like that is it the inch's . I have 3 the long one is the size I wont the one that look like it was just junk cloth I was playing with any one know how long and wide she is going on this
07-23-2012, 10:14 AM
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Looking at your photos...you are laying out the pieces wrong to start.
You need three pieces that measure 5-1/4" wide x 10" long...so cut 1 of each color you want. Let's call white the color of the "goose".
Lay out color one (the blue floral in your pic) right side up on your table.
Fold the white "Goose" piece in half so that it forms a 5" x 5-1/4" piece.
PRESS it in half, matching the cut edges exactly...making sure the fold is pressed.
Now, lay the cut edges at the top of the first piece you laid out on the table (blue floral, right side up).
You want the folded edge to the middle of the long piece.
Now, lay the last long piece (green & red strawberries in your pic) on top of the "Goose" (being careful not to disturb the white goose piece), with the wrong side up.
Pin if you need to, making sure all cut edges at the top edge match....
Now, sew down one long side, starting at the top edge..with a 1/4" seam.
Open out the piece...PRESS the seam to one side from the front, then fold out the white "goose", making sure the folded out tips meet with each of the long fabrics at the right and left upper edge. Your pressed fold will give you your center. PRESS the goose flat.
NOTE: PRESSING is very important in making this block!
Hope this helps!
You need three pieces that measure 5-1/4" wide x 10" long...so cut 1 of each color you want. Let's call white the color of the "goose".
Lay out color one (the blue floral in your pic) right side up on your table.
Fold the white "Goose" piece in half so that it forms a 5" x 5-1/4" piece.
PRESS it in half, matching the cut edges exactly...making sure the fold is pressed.
Now, lay the cut edges at the top of the first piece you laid out on the table (blue floral, right side up).
You want the folded edge to the middle of the long piece.
Now, lay the last long piece (green & red strawberries in your pic) on top of the "Goose" (being careful not to disturb the white goose piece), with the wrong side up.
Pin if you need to, making sure all cut edges at the top edge match....
Now, sew down one long side, starting at the top edge..with a 1/4" seam.
Open out the piece...PRESS the seam to one side from the front, then fold out the white "goose", making sure the folded out tips meet with each of the long fabrics at the right and left upper edge. Your pressed fold will give you your center. PRESS the goose flat.
NOTE: PRESSING is very important in making this block!
Hope this helps!
I see the u tub on this 5 min block. I look like all her strips are the same. But I try it they never come out like that is it the inch's . I have 3 the long one is the size I wont the one that look like it was just junk cloth I was playing with any one know how long and wide she is going on this
07-23-2012, 10:53 AM
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I guess i made some of mine 5 minute blks and didn't know it. I was playing around doing 10 minute ones and just didn't fold it out completely when sewing. got a folded flying geese that way. or 5 minute blk. so many name changes.
10-16-2012, 06:51 AM
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I made a sample block after watching the video. I calculated that if I used 6-1/2" by 3-1/2" strips, I would get a square of 6-1/2 inches. The key is to get two strip widths that will give you the same measurement as your length after subtracting out the two (2) 1/4" seam allowances. So, 3-1/2" times 2 equals 7". Subtract 1/2" for the two seam allowances and you get 6-1/2", which equals the length of the strip. If you have 3" wide strips, now, you may want to try a sample with 5-1/2" lengths. So, 3" times 2 equals 6" ... subtract 1/2" for the seam allowances and you get a 5-1/2" block.
This block is new to me, also. I think I am on the right track, but others may have suggestions.
Cathy
This block is new to me, also. I think I am on the right track, but others may have suggestions.
Cathy
10-16-2012, 07:23 AM
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You are doing the middle rectangle wrong from the way I read it in the book. Make it the same as flying geese. Fold it in half put at base of seam but make sure the fold is at the top. Once you have done that work out you own sizes. Jenny rayment twiddling and fiddling books ar good for this and more. I have sky tv and channel 671 called create and craft has her demonstrating quilting items.
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