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Anyone know where to find this pattern?

Old 08-08-2011, 09:12 PM
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Floating Tumbling Blocks
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Old 08-08-2011, 09:17 PM
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I found these 2 sites. The 2nd one is for a kit.

http://www.kaysquilts.com/floatblocks.html

http://www.shop.vonstrohmquiltingfib...categoryId=131
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Old 08-08-2011, 09:28 PM
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My sis is looking for this one that has some background showing. Thanks though!
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 4boysrus
Floating Tumbling Blocks
DQM21109 100 Quilt Blocks
This is a PDF book, the pattern there is called "Little Boxes". Can't remember where I ordered it, quick and easy as it is downloadable, wasn't expensive either, considering there are 101 block patterns. Try Google.
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:57 PM
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The pattern is made of tumbling block hexagons, each made from three 60 degree diamonds (light, med, dark).

The effect shown in the picture is achieved by making each hexagon into a rhombus so they can then easily be pieced together in rows (or columns).

The rhombus is made by adding two 60degree equilateral triangles (NOT HST), one in each opposite corners of the hexagon.
The triangle side size is the same as the finished side of the diamond, plus seam allowances.
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Old 08-09-2011, 01:34 AM
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I'm sure I saw something like this in the book
Big Book of building block quilts by Sara Nephew, a friend had the book and I looked through it.

Does anyone have this book so they could look and see if this pattern was in it??
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gorgeous quilt! and thanks for that explanation MTS, that makes it more do-able!
Originally Posted by MTS
The pattern is made of tumbling block hexagons, each made from three 60 degree diamonds (light, med, dark).

The effect shown in the picture is achieved by making each hexagon into a rhombus so they can then easily be pieced together in rows (or columns).

The rhombus is made by adding two 60degree equilateral triangles (NOT HST), one in each opposite corners of the hexagon.
The triangle side size is the same as the finished side of the diamond, plus seam allowances.
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Old 08-09-2011, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by woody
I'm sure I saw something like this in the book
Big Book of building block quilts by Sara Nephew, a friend had the book and I looked through it.

Does anyone have this book so they could look and see if this pattern was in it??
I have this book and yes, the pattern is in it. It is in my pile of books to sell if any one is interested. Just haven't gotten around to posting yet.
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Old 08-09-2011, 06:24 AM
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I will see if my sis is interested in buying the book. You guys are so amazing! Thanks so much for the explanation!
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Old 08-09-2011, 07:31 AM
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Here is a book where this pattern is in it.
http://www.softexpressions.com/softw...uildBlocks.php
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