Piecing The Past Quilts 4 Patch Square Dance Sewalong
10-06-2021, 05:03 AM
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Here are my blocks.
I did cut and bag the 12 neutrals, 5 reds, etc. but I don't think that would be necessary. I think it would look really fun and scrappy if one did four different neutrals and four different reds in these blocks, for example. It's a classic traditional pattern that one can't go wrong with.
I did cut and bag the 12 neutrals, 5 reds, etc. but I don't think that would be necessary. I think it would look really fun and scrappy if one did four different neutrals and four different reds in these blocks, for example. It's a classic traditional pattern that one can't go wrong with.
10-07-2021, 04:20 AM
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I know there is wasted fabric, but I like the option of more exacting final squares when you cut large and trim down. Perhaps this technique was used just in case new quilters are doing this quilt. I have used the pattern many times in the past under different names and will dive in with a modified version of the suggested colors.
10-07-2021, 06:35 AM
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I’m saving the pattern. I need to find fabric in my stash to start this project. So I will be a week or two behind. I have been staring at this project for a long time. I’m debating between fall colors all types of fabric like in scrappy or mainly use Kansas Troubles and fabric that plays well with Kansas troubles. I’m not sure I have enough of neutrals.
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10-07-2021, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by WMUTeach
I am still in the searching the stash phase for all of those variations of the same colors. Do you follow the pattern and use 12 naturals, 5 reds and so on?
As to paper piecing- I don't do a lot of it so my advice wouldn't be helpful. I'm not very proficient with it.
I will use starch and careful cutting and piecing. I hate picking off the paper. 
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10-09-2021, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by WMUTeach
I know there is wasted fabric, but I like the option of more exacting final squares when you cut large and trim down. Perhaps this technique was used just in case new quilters are doing this quilt. I have used the pattern many times in the past under different names and will dive in with a modified version of the suggested colors.
However, I think you're right that it would help a new quilter.
