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Monie 03-18-2011 08:22 AM

I am doing the easy variation of the shoofly quilt. My question is do I separate each block with sashing?

suebee 03-18-2011 08:22 AM

What dont you have a clue about?? :)

grammy Dwynn 03-18-2011 08:29 AM

If you do not want to have your HST (half square triangle) points meeting and sometimes being a problem sewing, then add the sashing!

Monie 03-18-2011 08:31 AM

Ok that helps. Thank u! I am doing the one where every block is different.

ckcowl 03-18-2011 09:04 AM

lay out a few blocks side by side, then lay out a few with sashing strips between and see what you like best.

scrapykate 03-18-2011 09:15 AM

sashing also allows for being a little off without it being noticeable.

LastGrandma 03-18-2011 09:38 AM


Originally Posted by ckcowl
lay out a few blocks side by side, then lay out a few with sashing strips between and see what you like best.

I find that if I lay out the two choices for a couple of days (or hours) I can then make up my mind easier and be happier with my choice. And be sure you do something else while they are laying there! Let your subconscious work on it too!

Monie 03-18-2011 10:31 AM

Thanks in other don't be in a hurry .

SueDor 03-18-2011 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by LastGrandma

Originally Posted by ckcowl
lay out a few blocks side by side, then lay out a few with sashing strips between and see what you like best.

I find that if I lay out the two choices for a couple of days (or hours) I can then make up my mind easier and be happier with my choice. And be sure you do something else while they are laying there! Let your subconscious work on it too!

Yes, I do this sometimes. When you pass by the designs, the one you like the best will stand out.

EasyPeezy 03-18-2011 02:22 PM

You can go to image google and search for shoofly quilt and you will see
different settings. Maybe this might help you with your decision.


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