12” Kaleidoscope Block
#16
I think the small plaid triangles being off grain are visually more of a problem than the blue centers not coming together. JMHO. Whenever I use plaid, which I do for strip piecing, I cut it on the bias.
#17
Originally Posted by bdschafer
Hi, I've been looking for that pattern...went to Mccalls, but didn't find it..How is it listed?
Strip piece and then for hexagons cut on a 60 degree angle and for octagons on a 45 degree angle.
These angles are usually marked on cutting mats or you can get template.
By the way, I'm in the St. Louis area too.
#19
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for me i have better luck if i take a couple minutes and draw my 1/4" lines on the joining pieces, then when i stitch i stop exactly in the 1/4" intersection. everything comes together precisely and i press in the direction they want to go in or press open.
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