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Originally Posted by willferg
(Post 6251319)
I was looking for overall directions so that I could use any block size...I hadn't really settled on a size yet, although 8" finished would probably be fine.
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This block goes by several names. "Brave New World", "Shaded 4-Patch",
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Originally Posted by willferg
(Post 6250953)
Thanks, but I don't see any information to determine sizing. I'd like to know if the small square is say 2" finished, how big should I cut the small triangles (or the square I cut in half to make them) and how big should I cut the big triangle?
The small rectangle will be 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches. The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 8 1/2 X 9 1/2inches. For a six inch finished block, the square will be 3 1/2 inches. The small rectangle will be 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches. The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches. A five inch block starts with a 3 inch square. etc. etc. etc. You can figure that out no matter what size you want, but some are easier to figure out than others because dividing in half may yield strange measurements. For instance, if you want a 6 1/2 finished block, the square starts at 3 3/4. It's doable. I hope I got this right! |
Originally Posted by willferg
(Post 6251319)
I was looking for overall directions so that I could use any block size...I hadn't really settled on a size yet, although 8" finished would probably be fine.
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Originally Posted by maviskw
(Post 6254208)
If you want an 8 inch finished block, the square will be 4 1/2 inches.
The small rectangle will be 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches. The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 8 1/2 X 9 1/2inches. For a six inch finished block, the square will be 3 1/2 inches. The small rectangle will be 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches. The large rectangle to make the large triangles will be 6 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches. A five inch block starts with a 3 inch square. etc. etc. etc. You can figure that out no matter what size you want, but some are easier to figure out than others because dividing in half may yield strange measurements. For instance, if you want a 6 1/2 finished block, the square starts at 3 3/4. It's doable. I hope I got this right! |
I like this pattern also. Was messing around with it and you can make any size block, cut it into 2 triangles then figure out the rest. Also, if points are important, I made a paper piecing pattern and it went together perfectly.
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Willferg,
Go to Google and ask for , Marys triangles and eyou will see how to make this block with squares and rectangles any size. I have made this block using that technique and it works even to it looks like it would not. Let me know if you need further assistance Kathy |
I know this block as Bird in Flight. Great directions on Quilter's Cache and Bonnie Hunter's-of course.
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How to make this block
Originally Posted by dunster
(Post 6250974)
If the small square is 2" then the two triangles are each 2" on each side, and the big triangle is 4" on each side. Those are all finished dimensions. You would cut the fabric just as you would for HST's. Add 7/8" to be close to exact, or add an inch and trim down.
Good luck Judy |
Sounds silly but treat it like a half square triangle block. One of the pieces of fabric will be whole and the other will be a four patch. Therefore the whole piece of fabric will be 7/8 inch bigger than the finished block size you want. You would just divide the length of the whole piece block in half and add a quarter inch around. Then sew the four patch, lay the whole cloth over top and sew diagonally to form two blocks.
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