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Storm at Sea block
I was checking out Quilter's Cache and saw this block. It uses a paper pieced or templates pattern. Can this block be done without PP/templates? Could you use a rectangle and add squares to the corners? (sew and flip style). Perhaps do the square-in-a-square with the same method? Is that possible?
I could try it that way but thought it would be faster to ask people that know. Thanks for your help. |
The SIS units are very basic, so using traditional techniques works well for them. The diamond unit is more difficult. You could use Tri-Recs or the Deb Tucker ruler for that one. I bought a special ruler set and loved the way mine turned out. It is the Wendy Mathson Trimplates. You get the accuracy of PP but you don't have to tear off the paper. A lot of people don't like to buy specialty rulers, but in this case the accuracy is worth the price to me.
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I made a double size quilt of Storm at Sea, a version called Circles of Friends) and sometimes the angles on the outside circle are really tough. Trying to get those points perfect took a lot of time especially since so many layers of fabric from seams coming together at that point. But no, you don't need templates or paper piecing.
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I don't know how to PP. I bought Marti Mitchell's templates. It's a WIP right now.
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I just looked at the block again. I think I am wrong about using a square on the corners of the rectangles.
I guess you'd have to use a rectangle shape (not a square) to sew and flip. |
Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 6701879)
I made a double size quilt of Storm at Sea, a version called Circles of Friends) and sometimes the angles on the outside circle are really tough. Trying to get those points perfect took a lot of time especially since so many layers of fabric from seams coming together at that point. But no, you don't need templates or paper piecing.
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This mccalls pattern uses templates. http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/mc...206/index.html
Although when I try to click the pdf for templates I can't get them, so maybe the link isn't working anymore. |
Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
(Post 6701940)
This mccalls pattern uses templates. http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/mc...206/index.html
Although when I try to click the pdf for templates I can't get them, so maybe the link isn't working anymore. |
Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
(Post 6701940)
This mccalls pattern uses templates. http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/mc...206/index.html
Although when I try to click the pdf for templates I can't get them, so maybe the link isn't working anymore. |
One of the best tools for doing storm at sea is the tri-recs rulers and you would rotary cut. Storm at sea requires a 57 degree? triangle and half-rectangular squares. These are hard to piece unless you use use a template that tells you where to slice the point off the triangles. If you slice the point off the triangles, it's pretty easy to know where to line up the pieces for piecing.
Many manufacturers make tri-recs tools, including the 57? degree triangle and the half-rectangle. Marti Michell is one. I think I got the EZ International ones, that are frequently 50% off at Joann's . http://www.joann.com/wrights-ez-tri-...r/4192068.html. Some people think the tri-rec rec ruler is just a badly inaccurate 60 degree triangle. Nope. It is deliberately cut at the angle it is just for storm at sea (and certain star blocks that also use such an angle) |
Originally Posted by TeresaA
(Post 6702208)
One of the best tools for doing storm at sea is the tri-recs rulers and you would rotary cut. Storm at sea requires a 57 degree? triangle and half-rectangular squares. These are hard to piece unless you use use a template that tells you where to slice the point off the triangles. If you slice the point off the triangles, it's pretty easy to know where to line up the pieces for piecing.
Many manufacturers make tri-recs tools, including the 57? degree triangle and the half-rectangle. Marti Michell is one. I think I got the EZ International ones, that are frequently 50% off at Joann's . http://www.joann.com/wrights-ez-tri-...r/4192068.html. Some people think the tri-rec rec ruler is just a badly inaccurate 60 degree triangle. Nope. It is deliberately cut at the angle it is just for storm at sea (and certain star blocks that also use such an angle) |
Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 6701879)
I made a double size quilt of Storm at Sea, a version called Circles of Friends) and sometimes the angles on the outside circle are really tough. Trying to get those points perfect took a lot of time especially since so many layers of fabric from seams coming together at that point. But no, you don't need templates or paper piecing.
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Originally Posted by crafty pat
(Post 6702182)
I just went there and had the same problem. I put storm at sea templates in the search and it brought up several block patterns, I hit the storm at sea one and the pattern came up and the template page came up when I clicked it from that pattern. I had just printed the one from quilters cache and was going to make my own templates from there but the ones from Mc Calls is much better. Thank you for showing it.
Thanks. I did it that way just now. Here's the page: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/patte....html?idx=8337 And the template page: http://oldsite.mccallsquilting.com/q...e_diagrams.pdf I am going to buy the tri-secs ruler but I hope the links help others. |
I'm not a great "matcher of points". I feel like paper piecing is the only sure way to get it all to match....
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I have made two Storm at Sea quilts (wall hangings) - one very small, about four blocks for a 24" hangingincluding two borders, and another just larger (12 inch blocks). I used the Jodi Borrows Square in a Square method. She does have a specialty ruler that is a little pricey, but worth every penny!! I recommend her books also - sooooo many possibilities!
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Here's another pattern for SAS block:
http://www.generations-quilt-pattern...sea-quilt.html |
Here's another ruler for Storm at Sea
http://www.creativegrids.com/acatalog/info-CGRSAS.html Creative grids have Youtube videos demonstrating this ruler. |
I just completed Sea of Galilee which is exactly the same as Storm at Sea, but is Jodi Barrows Square in a Square method. Her ruler and book is a little pricey, but it is a beautiful quilt. I don't have a picture on my tablet, but will post a pic later.
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Originally Posted by ranger
(Post 6702359)
Thanks. I did it that way just now.
Here's the page: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/patte....html?idx=8337 And the template page: http://oldsite.mccallsquilting.com/q...e_diagrams.pdf I am going to buy the tri-secs ruler but I hope the links help others. On the site for templates what does the "size key" mean... And how does one do that? New to me. |
Originally Posted by Geri B
(Post 6707395)
On the site for templates what does the "size key" mean... And how does one do that? New to me.
I am not good with computer 'stuff'. Another reason for me to buy the tri-recs rulers! |
I found these instructions on the web. I have not tried it but I love the SAS and want to di it one day.m
http://www.ehow.com/how_2315415_sew-...sea-quilt.html Rita |
Quilt in a Day has the pattern for around $12 I think. It uses her triangle in a square template that's about $10. I use the template in quite a few patterns. There is also an accuquilt go pattern for storm at sea if you have a go.
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