Making a Indian Hatchet Quilt
08-25-2009, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by joy
I haven't read all of the info. but I believe you don't sew straight down the drawn line but a smidgeon to one side i.e. the side that is nearest the corner.... just a very small fraction, about a thread width... I have had plenty of practice doing these and still can't get all of them right.... but I will keep on keeping on.
08-25-2009, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sharon b
I don't know how I missed all this but it is wonderful ! And no I can't find my fabric , but I trust it is in there somewhere :shock: What a great job and a wonderful memento to remember us all by :wink: and the fun of mare stare :D
And i want to join the growing wish list of " I want one !"
Sharon
And i want to join the growing wish list of " I want one !"
Sharon
And I still get up in the morning and look at them out in Kay's field. :lol: :lol:
And you name is on the list, after all it is only a list! :wink:
09-05-2009, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jetwv
Like the quilt, but would prefer smaller white pieces or maybe reverse the colors. Thanks for the link and directio :roll: ns. jetwv
Can't wait to see the one you make! :roll: :roll:
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09-05-2009, 06:04 PM
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Ninnie - Love your quilt. I just bought some prewashed muslin - do you think it will be OK to use prewashed muslin?
Remember years ago at craft stores you could buy prepackaged squares (4, 5 or 6 inch) with directions on how to sew them all together in rows to make a quilt. Well, guess what I found at a garage sale? There's probably 250 floral 5" squares, all different fabrics. I thought I could cut them criss-cross into 2 1/2 inch squares to make the Hatchet. I just love all your fabrics.
Remember years ago at craft stores you could buy prepackaged squares (4, 5 or 6 inch) with directions on how to sew them all together in rows to make a quilt. Well, guess what I found at a garage sale? There's probably 250 floral 5" squares, all different fabrics. I thought I could cut them criss-cross into 2 1/2 inch squares to make the Hatchet. I just love all your fabrics.
09-05-2009, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by burnsk
Ninnie - Love your quilt. I just bought some prewashed muslin - do you think it will be OK to use prewashed muslin?
Remember years ago at craft stores you could buy prepackaged squares (4, 5 or 6 inch) with directions on how to sew them all together in rows to make a quilt. Well, guess what I found at a garage sale? There's probably 250 floral 5" squares, all different fabrics. I thought I could cut them criss-cross into 2 1/2 inch squares to make the Hatchet. I just love all your fabrics.
Remember years ago at craft stores you could buy prepackaged squares (4, 5 or 6 inch) with directions on how to sew them all together in rows to make a quilt. Well, guess what I found at a garage sale? There's probably 250 floral 5" squares, all different fabrics. I thought I could cut them criss-cross into 2 1/2 inch squares to make the Hatchet. I just love all your fabrics.
I used washed muslin in this quilt.
I love the old fashioned look to using it, so I say go for it!!
And I will be watching for pictures! :D :D :D
the more fabrics you use, the prettier it turns out!
09-05-2009, 06:55 PM
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So, if I cut these into 2 1/2 inch squares then I need to cut the muslin into 4 1/2 inch squares. I think that's right.
And if I used 3 inch squares I would need to cut the muslin into 5 inch squares? Just wondering because I just found a bunch of 6 inch squares in the bottom of a drawer that I haven't seen in a very long time. Can't even remember why I have them. I think they're leftovers from projects that I squared up for later. And now is later (LOL). They're all very light so maybe I'll use a leafy green for the big squares in this one. I have a pretty mottled green with a small, scrolly leaf pattern.
And if I used 3 inch squares I would need to cut the muslin into 5 inch squares? Just wondering because I just found a bunch of 6 inch squares in the bottom of a drawer that I haven't seen in a very long time. Can't even remember why I have them. I think they're leftovers from projects that I squared up for later. And now is later (LOL). They're all very light so maybe I'll use a leafy green for the big squares in this one. I have a pretty mottled green with a small, scrolly leaf pattern.
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