Thanks Kellen .... are all the blocks 3 inches? I definitely want to try this one.. It sounds/looks like there can be so many varietys.
all the center blocks are three inches, the four patch has 3in squares but except the one for charm squares and those are all five inches . basically I don't fuss too much, as long as the diagonal cut pieces are the same it works out. You start with 3 squares all the same, make the starter block, then measure it and that measurement gives you the next size to cut, just keep going remembering you will get over sized blocks so you can trim to a firm quarter inch seam allowance or let the block float. I always trim the block square before measuring.
It is all about the hypotenuse of the square ie:diagonal measure, being about 1.4 times longer than the edge of the square.
cjomomma
10-26-2010 07:22 AM
I sat down and made some blocks after seeing your pic's. It really is fun and easy. Thank you for sharing with us.
cjomomma
10-26-2010 11:14 AM
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Here is the ones I made this morning. Thank you for the great idea.
the blue is purple
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Janie Q
10-26-2010 11:34 AM
That looks like so much fun! I really like the twirly block. I'm gonna get out my scrap bin and play!
BettyGee
10-26-2010 03:39 PM
Thanks for sharing. Will definitely give this a try.
kellen46
10-26-2010 03:53 PM
I don't do much with solid colors but I am thinking that this technique might make a pretty awesome Amish type quilt. I just might have to go fabric shopping....
