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07-21-2013, 04:31 AM

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QuiltnNan

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Try this:

Jan in VA

jan, you are such a fantastic teacher... thanks for your generous sharing

07-21-2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Try this:

Jan in VA

Thanks Jan! That is exactly what I was looking for! That's how I make quarter square triangles. I haven't made them for a long time and had forgotten how. You should have a Quilting Talk Show or something!! "Quilting with Jan". I'd pay to watch!!!

07-21-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Thank you, Lisa, for the encouragement. Actually was planning that for this summer, but an unexpected right total shoulder replacement surgery coming up in 10 days has made my plans run amok! Pushing to finish a commissioned quilt as it is.

I *want* to do this soon though!

Jan in VA

good luck with your surgery Jan......and if the shoulder won't work for awhile, the mind will.......get recorder and keep track of those reference thoughts........miss seeing you....prayers for your surgery & healing......Pat

07-21-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

I *want* to do this soon though!
Jan in VA

Take my personal advice - after your surgery you will feel like sitting around doing nothing. Thats what I did and landed in the hospital with a blood clot. Move around - walk! Not fun at all

07-22-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

I *want* to do this soon though!

Jan in VA

Good luck with your replacement surgery, Jan. And best wishes for a speedy recovery and back to quilt and stuff.

07-22-2013, 04:07 AM

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Gerbie

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I mis-spoke. I need to make quarter square triangles. How do you take two sets of triangle and make them into quarter square trianges the easy way? Please and thank you a bunch. Jeanne

I found that using Jenny Doan's method from Missouri Star Quilts is really easy. hatever size block you need let's say a 5", then take two 5" squares of whatever colors you are using and place them right sides together, sew 1/4" all around the outside of the block. then cut from corner to corner diagonally on the sewn block making an x and you have your 4 triangles. Hope this makes sense. She has a tutorial on You Tube, can't tell you which one off hand, but you could search her tutorials for it. She always give a great video demonstration on her little tricks. Hope this helps!

07-22-2013, 04:23 AM

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IraJane

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I put mine in a notebook and find it wonderful. Some of my students have "Ira notebooks" from handouts I've made for teaching classes. You'll love it all together.

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Originally Posted by Jan in VA

I *want* to do this soon though!

Jan in VA

07-22-2013, 05:19 AM

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IowaStitcher

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Any advice on the math part of the equation? Finished size = what dimensions for starting sqaures, triangles?

07-22-2013, 05:28 AM

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Hope you do well in surgery. You always give great info. Have had 3 rotor cuff surgerys. @ in last year. Pain dr. said replacement might be next step.

07-22-2013, 05:31 AM

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GemState

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I am always happy to see your posts. They are so straightforward and easy to understand.
Good luck on your shoulder replacement. I had that done about 10 years ago and the big secret is to do your therapy and keep up with it. I know several people who have had this surgery, haven't done the therapy as prescribed, then wonder why the surgery didn't help. Good luck.....I will be thinking of you!