Originally Posted by smitty
Originally Posted by JPCQuilts
I am trying to make a block called King's Crown; here's the URL where I found the pattern:
http://www.quiltmag.com/resources/12...c-stash-block/
I cut the pieces out as specified in the directions but the dark pink triangles are too small for the yellow triangles...I recut with some more fabric, same results...the dark pink triangles are too small.
Could this be a pattern mistake, or am I doing something wrong? :) ANYTHING with triangles confuses me so I usually stick to rectangles and squares....but have to learn sometime! Thanks so much for any help...
please, someone correct if this is wrong---my brain does not always figure stuff right.--
you have a 12" fin. block, so each of the interior blocks would be 3"fin on the side. that would make the pink blocks have to be 3 7/8" to cut diagonal & fit the others.
try this on some muslin. remember, you are sewing this bias edge, so pin before you start, so you have the correct amount sticking over the edge.
I found the directions for the four at once no waste method of flying geese. The directions are for 2 X 4 inch geese and they use 2 7/8ths inch squares. The directions are here,
http://blocksnswaps.blogspot.com/200...ing-geese.html You just sew the seams before you cut on the cutting lines in the pattern.
Your geese finish at 3 X 6 so the squares have to be 3 7/8ths.
The pattern directions have a mistake.