Originally Posted by
susiequilt
Since these are made with strips of fabric why bother with a paper or muslin/fabric base?
Couldn't you just sew strips together then cut out the shape you want whether it's square of triangle?
If it's because of the bias edges which would only be the width of each strip there should be very little stretching.
What am I missing?
If you've ever made one without a foundation, you'll know why! I know I will NEVER forget when I did it!!! It is one of those things that we think we can get away without, but BIG time you can NOT. I would say to make a block without (DO THIS ONE FIRST), a foundation. Then make the same block with the foundation (this one will look SO MUCH BETTER & will go together SO EASY). Good luck!!