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kclose 10-05-2013 06:09 PM

Tilted quilt squares
 
Needing a pattern for tilted quilt squares for a baby quilt. Not "on point" though....using Dr Seuss fabric....

omacookie 10-05-2013 06:10 PM

Try I SPY.

PaperPrincess 10-05-2013 06:26 PM

This is how I do mine, but I use one of my square up rulers, use masking tape for the diagonal lines, then just cut with the ruler rather than marking & cutting. Draw your block on paper to decide how much you want it to tilt.
http://video.fonsandporter.com/video...-quilt-blocks/

kclose 10-05-2013 06:35 PM

Not seeing where it tells size of block to use or size of borders on the block?

sewbizgirl 10-05-2013 06:42 PM

The way shown in that video creates a lot of waste. There is a way to cut two rectangles, then cut them again diagonally and sew them on, creating the tilted border with no waste. I did a quilt that way, but don't remember where I read the directions. If you keep looking online for tilted block sets I'm sure you will find it.

QuiltnNan 10-05-2013 06:52 PM

you could make one like this http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t191417.html
just make sure the center square is cut larger... it is very forgiving and no waste at all.

PaperPrincess 10-06-2013 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by sewbizgirl (Post 6333037)
The way shown in that video creates a lot of waste. There is a way to cut two rectangles, then cut them again diagonally and sew them on, creating the tilted border with no waste. I did a quilt that way, but don't remember where I read the directions. If you keep looking online for tilted block sets I'm sure you will find it.

I make the border part a smidge larger than needed, cut the first square, then use the cutoffs to make the next square. There is some waste because you trim down to size, but you don't really loose those big triangle pieces.

Evie 10-06-2013 10:38 PM

If you don't mind making partial seams, you can try this method (something I copied ages ago):

Part 1 = http://piecemakers4life.wordpress.co...n-quilt-block/
Part 2 = http://piecemakers4life.wordpress.co...lock-part-two/

DOTTYMO 10-06-2013 11:11 PM

The fons and porter is excellent. I can see ways to go from there as well.


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