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Old 03-13-2013, 06:56 AM
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Absolutely beautiful quilt, unfortunately I have nothing new to add to the other suggestions.
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:04 AM
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.....or you could invest in a die cutter with dies for that size square and hst
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:07 AM
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Thank you for the compliments! I kinda figured since I'm using scraps...some not very big that it was just going to be one piece at a time. I don't mind it actually. I will use up scraps I would have normally thrown away before I realized you CAN make something with them.
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:08 AM
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I love your quilt no matter how long it takes. It is worth your effort. Good job.
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:12 AM
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It's going to be really pretty. Enjoy the process of each block and before you know it, all will be done
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:20 AM
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Your quilt is beautiful. I love it!!!
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:20 AM
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You can make 8 HST at a time using this "formula": X * 2 + 1 "X" is the size HST that you need. Say you need 3" HST. Then that formula would be 3 * 2 +1 = 7. This tells you to cut your 2 squares into 7". After this, you draw lines down the center horizontally, vertically and diagonally (both ways). Place right sides together and stitch 1/4" from either side of the DIAGONAL lines. When this is done, all of the lines are now your cutting lines. Press and trim. You should have 8 3" HST. Do the same if you need 1" HST or 12" HST ... should all work the same. sometimes I add 1.5" instead of only 1", but that's only because I feel I need the leeway when trimming. If your sewing is spot-on...this is unnecessary.
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Old 03-13-2013, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by carolaug View Post
I love making two quilts at a time...using the leader ender method.
Can you tell me , what is the leader ender method?
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Old 03-13-2013, 08:33 AM
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This is so pretty and it will make a beautiful quilt. No faster way from me-just love it! That is one of my favorite blocks. Great job-enjoy the process as it grows.
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One at a time but definitely worth it
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