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Have you ever had a pattern for a block that didn't work right. I had to recut and resew this block pattern 3 times. Luckily I decided to try just one block before I committed to a whole quilt. Love the outcome, but my brain is tired. My sew friend and I both had trouble so I know it just wasn't me.
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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. |
That is really cute! Worth the effort!
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The only way I could possibly have done those diamond pieces is by paper piecing.
Yours turned out beautifully but I certainly understand your frustration! |
What a pretty block :D:D:D
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I would pp the diamonds also. That would make it alot easier.
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Where did the pattern come from? I have heard others mention getting a pattern that wasn't right.(Maybe the instructions were wrong.)
I am guessing your problem was with the diamonds since the outside points are cut off. It looks like the piece that is sewn to the diamond isn't long enough.....just guessing without having the pattern to actually look at! I hope you can get it figured out, as it is a neat block! :D :D |
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I've found that marking the pieces where they are supposed to match up has helped me a lot when making either the diamonds or Peaky and Spike units.
See red dots on attached drawing. |
Wow, very nice tho
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What a shame you had such trouble making such a pretty block... :oops:
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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: |
I am so sorry you had such a horrible experience with this block. It is a very pretty quilt and love the fabrics. A full quilt with these blocks would be awesome.
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Love the fabric, great job. Was the pattern off, I hate it when that happens.
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Nice block! Love those fabrics! A whole quilt of these would be really awesome!
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Originally Posted by MoMoSews
Have you ever had a pattern for a block that didn't work right. I had to recut and resew this block pattern 3 times. Luckily I decided to try just one block before I committed to a whole quilt. Love the outcome, but my brain is tired. My sew friend and I both had trouble so I know it just wasn't me.
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Originally Posted by Janet Orfini
Originally Posted by MoMoSews
Have you ever had a pattern for a block that didn't work right. I had to recut and resew this block pattern 3 times. Luckily I decided to try just one block before I committed to a whole quilt. Love the outcome, but my brain is tired. My sew friend and I both had trouble so I know it just wasn't me.
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What is the name of this block...do you have the name of the pattern? I would like to try it. Those aren't really diamonds, are they! I think they are triangles in the two smaller pieced sections and then sewed together in the middle to make the diamond effect. I like it a lot.
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If you had trouble it sure doesn't look like it. It looks great!
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It is a pretty block and the fabrics you chose makes it look stunning. Great job.
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I learn more stuff on this board!!!!! Have too stop in at least once a day. Your block is pretty by the way.
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Pretty block!
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It's a beautiful block - you did a great job; love your fabric choices
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Love the block but don't love hearing what a pain it was!!
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