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cute block
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Love the block--so very dif. I always try out a block before I do the whole quilt. I like the idea above by bearisgray-- a very good tip. Thank you.
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It was worth redoing because its beautiful. Good job
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the pattern called for using the Tri Recs Template ruler. I read the ruler directions three times to make sure I cut the right sized triangles. To no avail :cry:
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Sometimes it's just easier to make one's own template.
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The block turned out beautifully, but sad to hear you had such a hard time.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Were the original pattern pieces correct?
The "squares" around the center square appear somewhat rectangular in the picture. Are they supposed to be that way? Sometimes I will do a paper cutout/mockup with the pieces to see if they are right and fit together the way I expected them to. I had bought some plastic templates (printed on sheets and then one cuts out the ones one wants for a particular block) and the "basic unit" was not square. It was 1/8 inch bigger in one direction. Not a huge amount, but 1/8 inch is quite a bit to ease in on a four inch length. After fighting with the whole quilt, I FINALLY measured the template. YUP. It was off. That was a few years ago. Now I have a little more trust in myself - and less "complete faith" in patterns and instructions. |
It sure looks great, to bad it was a lot of trouble
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This looks like a similar block at Quilters Cache:
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/Summe...StarBlock.html Why don't you try it again substituting the paper pieced diamonds from this block. |
Melani,
Good thing u didn't give up on this block. That block looks great. The colors are beautiful.. Keep on quilting.... :-D :thumbup: |
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