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    Old 01-16-2022, 03:15 PM
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    Sandra-P, I use my sashings as a point to make the math correct for my blocks so my sashings will be cut correctly. I prefer to put on my sashings as L shapes to the blocks instead of dealing with long unwieldy strings of fabric that can be stretched (or lost).

    Once I have my blocks laid out, each of them will have a piece put on the bottom because each of them should have that. Depending on where they are on the layout, some will have a top too, but that is actually the bottom of the setting triangle so I don't deal with them this round.

    Then I put on the piece that has the corner stone on it, again all on a consistent side -- whether it is an L or a 7 or what have you, two connecting sides. I add any extra sides that are needed

    And then the blocks are assembled in the diagonal rows -- those long ones are long!!

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    Old 01-16-2022, 03:25 PM
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    Iceblossom, thank you so much! I will give this a try tomorrow.
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    Old 01-16-2022, 07:02 PM
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    Queenbarbiej, that looks fabulous! Using the hourglasses in the sashing turned out great.

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    Old 01-16-2022, 07:09 PM
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    Iceblossom, this looks gorgeous! I haven't participated in this mystery, but I have really enjoyed looking at all the beautiful blocks everyone has made. It's very inspiring.

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    Old 01-16-2022, 07:41 PM
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    I'm adding the flying geese blocks. I don't have them all sewn together yet. I'm still figuring out the layout of the geese. So far with the flying geese it's 78" square. Then I will add a 4.5" border around.
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    Old 01-16-2022, 08:31 PM
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    Everyone’s pictures are lovely! Iceblossom I think I like the random layout the best.
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    Old 01-17-2022, 05:43 AM
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    Qbarbiej - love the flying geese border. It really compliments your quilt.

    Iceblossom - your quilt is so cute! Another vote for the random layout.
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    Old 01-17-2022, 08:10 AM
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    Hey everyone, I've read the directions a million times but can't figure out the 1 inch cornerstones. Do they go on the ends before you attach the skinny sash? And do they hang over like the other ones?
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    Old 01-17-2022, 08:18 AM
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    The way I will be constructing, there will be a solid band of sashing on what I call the bottom of my blocks, that will go on first. Then I put in the combination of sashing/corner as the other side of my L shape.

    The cornerstones will be even in the quilt, but yes, there will be a whole one sticking out on the raw/pointy edges.

    There is a picture on page 3 of Bonnie's instructions that show the little cobblestone sticking out along with the big ones to be trimmed.
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    Old 01-17-2022, 08:20 AM
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    Another interested observer here...just have enjoyed so much the fun and enthusiasm of all the challenge participants!
    Queenbarbiej--I wondered how the flying geese with two background colors would work, but now that I see your quilt, I understand! What a neat way to give a modern vibe to a traditional block!
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