Heres my first harlequin block!!!! (thanks Gmarie!!)
04-26-2008, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltwoman
I love your fabric! That blue is so intense against the pattern. It rocks!
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Thanks for all your enthusiasm :D
04-26-2008, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bj
Great block and fabric. I like the kaleidoscope effect of the center. You did a really good job of fussy cutting to get the right effect!
04-27-2008, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bj
Great block and fabric. I like the kaleidoscope effect of the center. You did a really good job of fussy cutting to get the right effect!
Start by finding a fabric that has an obvious pattern repeat of about 8-10".
I didn't want to 'waste' fabric so I used my 6" square ruler and positioned the centre exactly over the same focus point in the fabric repeat and cut it out eight times.
(If you have any clear plastic square you can use it, I only have the 6")
(the 'stack n whack' idea is to cut strips across the width and then cut them up into 6" squares but I only wanted a practice go!!)
So I had 4 identical pieces 6" square.
Stick a flat head pin EXACTLY through the fabric to keep all patterns aligned, on each half of the square (out of the way of your rotary cutter).
TURN the bundle over so that the pin sticks straight up, fabric flat on table, perfectly aligned on top of each other, using the pins as guides.
Cut them all in half diagonally -Mind those pointy up pins now!!
(I find when I put pins in horizontally, the fabric shifts out of allignment!!)
This provides enough for two harlequins, one from each pile of triangles.
Cut two 8" squares and cut them in half and 4 rectangles, you need to remember to include the seam allowances for the external edge of the finished block, the amount isnt imperative, I find its better to be generous, as it gives you excess to trim up square at the end!!
Piece together in quarters, then halves etc.
Now to coin an american phrase - Is that as clear as mud??????????? :D :D
06-23-2008, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Izy
I checked out a couple of sites last night for Gmarie, who was looking for instructions, so I thought why not - lets have a go myself!!
I found a fairly good tutorial on www.bobrow.net, click on kimberleys webpage and go to her quilting page, then to all night tutorial
Heres a couple of pictures, my fabric choice wasn't so good, as it was only a practice piece. :D
I found a fairly good tutorial on www.bobrow.net, click on kimberleys webpage and go to her quilting page, then to all night tutorial
Heres a couple of pictures, my fabric choice wasn't so good, as it was only a practice piece. :D
Good job and I'm off to Bobrow site to get the pattern. You inspired me to try this block. Thank you.
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