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Neuras 02-26-2017 01:24 AM

Prairie Points
 
I've heard different views on this topic. What size do you usually cut your squares to make prairie points? Do you use an Accuquilt cutter to help out, which die? Thanks!

JenniePenny 02-26-2017 02:59 AM

I think the size of the prairie points depends on both the size of the blocks in the quilt (so the scale is pleasing) and also on the perimeter of the quilt (how many will fit nicely without either too many gaps or crowding).
Can you show a picture of the project you are working on?

quilterpurpledog 02-26-2017 03:38 AM

They certainly add an interesting design feature and can be a size that pleases you. I think the important thing is to not crowd them.

ckcowl 02-26-2017 05:48 AM

I use the continuous prairie points method and their size is based on how long a strip I need to go along each side of the quilt

Onebyone 02-26-2017 05:57 AM

I have a ruler that is for continuous prairie points. It works great.

Neuras 02-27-2017 10:22 AM

What ruler would that be? Thanks!


Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 7772903)
I have a ruler that is for continuous prairie points. It works great.


lynnie 02-27-2017 11:25 AM

i cut mine about 4" with a rotary cutter.
it's a real bugger when i make them for king + sized quilt.
they are beautiful on a top quilt, one that will show. I love them

Phyllis nm 02-27-2017 02:12 PM

http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25fnkU7L2qc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfCryJwye_c
Three Methods ofContinuous– Band Prairie Points
https://extension.usu.edu/files/publ...b__7298330.pdf

https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/02...rairie-points/
http://quiltingdigest.com/two-easy-m...rairie-points/
rulers:
http://www.quickpointsruler.com/

Neuras 02-27-2017 07:19 PM

Wow! Thank you!

lindaschipper 02-28-2017 03:30 AM

I also love Prairie Points on quilts...but no special rulers or Accuquilt cutter for me. Just 4" blocks for a twin, queen, or king quilt. Of course baby quilts are a bit smaller.


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