looking for tips on peek a look blocks
 

I saw these in a magazine project and for the life of me I can't make sense of it. Can anyone give me the direction to go. I looked on YouTube....nothing or I'm calling it wrong. I know there are rulers but I'm not in position to run to the local craft store. Help!!! What I can't figure out is how they get the framed edges to scallop, the directions are so poor on that part. Thanks

i found references to Peek-A-Boo" blocks but not Peek a Look. So unless we have exact reference probably won't be able to help with the question.

"The framed scalloped edges".......could it be cathedral windows?

What magazine did you see it in ? Maybe someone has the magazine and knows the exact name

Your right peek a boo.....the ruler in the magazine said peek a look so I wasn't sure which would be familiar

It's for a memory quilt. October 2005 quilters world is the issue its in.

You have me intrigued, Tartan ... though I'm lost. As a visual thinker ... any chance you could do a sample block to show? Or a paper one? Please and Thanks!!!!!!

I have all kinds of ideas flying in my little pea-brain now, thanks to this!

Tartan your right that's what it is. Wish I could take a pic of what's confusing me. Instead of the edges being a straight frame its a pretty scallop inward on 4 sides. They give the designers email I might just email her. Probably easy n I'm making it hard hahaha

Peek-A-Boo is a three dimensional block Has a base and then four triangles pieces that are set so you can see through to the back.
The four triangles are made from two sizes of triangles and when folded have an edge of one of the fabrics.
They are easy to do and look complicated but are not.

Holice do you know of any links?? Thanks

I couldn't find a link for the one I have made. I taught it from a pattern. There appears to be some variation on the idea. The pattern I used is called Peek-a-boo Twist from Vanilla House paterns. There is a tutorial if you will search on the name. This oneis a bit different from the Twist. Just search on Peek-a-boo block and you will find it.

It appear from the posting above that the one in the magazine is not the same as the Twist.

Yup ... clear as mud and somewhat what I was thinking.

Sooooooo ... the gist of it is, you do 4 Prairie Points, which perfectly match together when sewn in place. From a distance it looks like a QST (if you use different fabrics) ... and then you can lift them to see whatever is inside.

Looks to me like it'd be a FUN addition to any kids blanket .... something to fiddle with and something to investigate.
And too, wouldn't they be perfect here and there on an I Spy?

Great idea .... and I CAN figure it out from there ..... now that I have a mind's eye to it! :)
THANKS Tartan! :)

Thanks Tartan I knew is get clarity. Yes Holice after the step Tartan gave I cut a picture and roll the flaps over the edges and it finishes like a cathedral window. You all are so wonderful thanks!!!

Then perhaps you'd show us your paper version of the cathedral window type?
Please and Thanks!

Try this link from a thread a long time ago.
http://sunshinescreations.vintagethr...ndows.html?m=1