Intimidated By On Point
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Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
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Thanks so much everyone for the advice, encouragement, and for the visuals. Next time a block calls to me, I may have the courage to topple it, so to speak.
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It really isn't any different than straight line quilting, just sideways! The difference is with the edges. So, for your first one (and to get past your fear) simply make regular rows , tilt them sideways and then trim the sides to make it square (rectangle). I know that sounds very simplistic, but if you do it with a small quilt, you will see how it goes together and then you will not have a problem working on a larger one.
#23
I've done at least 3 quilts on point. What I find helps me is to lay everything out on, if you are lucky to have one, a design wall. I use my queen size bed, and take pictures as I go. That way I will remember exactly where everything will go after I need to clean it up. You can do it and I think you will love the results!
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If you'll note, cutting the squares for the setting triangles the way I do does not give you BIAS edges, so there should be no distortion on handling and quilting. (Nonetheless, I routinely stay stitch around all my tops. as you mention, before quilting, too.)
Jan in VA
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Boston, thanks for starting this thread. I have the same concerns but might go for it after reading all the replies. I just took a paper piecing class and really prefer how the block looks on point.
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