Another MYSTERY QUILT Train Ride - our 5th trip!

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03-16-2013, 12:38 PM

#401

Laurie L

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Great tip. I am using triangle paper for quilters because I just happen to find it on my shelf, but your tip is as good if not better

03-16-2013, 01:05 PM

#402

reeskylr

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Originally Posted by cannyquilter

Wow you are fast! I'm not even out of the Buffet Car

LOL seriously and must have tripped over housework on the way back to the sewing machine

03-16-2013, 01:07 PM

#403

reeskylr

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Originally Posted by labeelady

I have an easier way to make those pesky 1/2 square triangles. I use the tube method. I cut a 3" strip of each fabric, put them right sides together, then sewed down each long side using a 1/4" seam allowance. Then I took my companion ruler, which has a 90 deg angle, and put the point of that angle on one of the seam lines, making sure the other seam is straight with the markings, then cut on each side of the 90 deg angle. When I took the "point" apart, and pressed open, I had a 1/2 sq triangle piece that I trimmed to 3-1/2". Some didn't need much trimming, though.
to make the 2nd and succeeding triangles, you flip the ruler over and put it even with the cut edge. then cut another one, etc etc.

I'm still working on the B & C triangular pieces.

LOL tutorial pic on that!

03-16-2013, 01:13 PM

#404

SunlitenSmiles

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mine look like Jacquies' or they will as soon as I press them...and I will find my camera....had it at the quilt show yesterday so it cannot be buried too deep

03-16-2013, 01:24 PM

#405

labeelady

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Originally Posted by reeskylr

LOL tutorial pic on that!

There's already a tutorial on that somewhere on the web. I think I saw it on Youtube.

Anyhow, I've finished Clue 2 and here's my progress pic:

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03-16-2013, 01:55 PM

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SunlitenSmiles

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kept those little ones attached so one does not dissappear

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03-16-2013, 01:56 PM

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Dogwood Quilter

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I had forgotten that method labeelady. Thanks for the reminder. Ok I have mine done for this week. Here they are.[ATTACH=CONFIG]402138[/ATTACH]

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03-16-2013, 02:12 PM

#408

jacquie

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all looking good ladies!!!

03-16-2013, 02:40 PM

#409

paintmejudy

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Sure are, jacquie, all are so pretty.

03-16-2013, 02:47 PM

#410

Donna 66

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Won't get to this today or probably tomorrow either, as I'm a basketball junkie. But Monday is open and maybe some cutting will get done tomorrow morning. All the finished products look great!