First what's on my wall----
Birds in Air blocks. Which I hope to turn into a quilt like this--
At first I hesitated because of all the triangles. Hmm--nope--I'll make HST's and make two of each fabric. After I had made several--I thought some more. Why have all those edges--surely I can piece these without those pesky bias edges. How can I cut diagonally and have my triangles? RECTANGLES!!
First--cut 3 print squares and 3 matching neutral squares. You will have matching pairs of blocks. Draw a line from corner to corner--sew on either side--cut apart--speedy HST's. Then I used a rectangles to make the single triangles.
Here are my "pieces". Sew the pieces together to get this---
Next step I'll cut a neutral rectangle to match my block. I'll draw a line on the back of the pieced block to sew on--I can make sure all my points are sharp. With rectangles in the diagonal portion of the block I have "fudge" room.
My squares were 3.5". The rectangles are 4.5" long. An extra inch will give me plenty of room to work with. And--no bias edges!
Well, you can see I've gotten distracted over the weekend figuring this out. But--I'm halfway done with enough blocks for a top. This is the year to remember to "enjoy the process"---and I enjoyed this!
Goals---
- Trim Arrowhead blocks
- Sew blue Jacob's ladder blocks together
- Work on Plaid 4 patch
- Piece a Swoon block
Those projects should keep me busy! Do you have anything special planned for this week? I think I'll bake Ken a chocolate cake for Valentine's Day.
7 comments:
I really had to think about your triangles, but then I had an ahh moment and decided to tell you that I think this is a clever idea. I have a simpler plan for Kevin's valentine treat - Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream. (When in Vermont....)
How big are your blocks finished?
Don't forget, Sioux Falls Wednesday.
A very clever process. Glad you shared.
Love that block. I think I have a pile of them somewhere... Thanks for sharing your technique; it's really clever!
This is great. I have used this method for other similar blocks and will have to file the idea for when I want to do this version of Birds in the Air. I am close to finishing another version of Birds in the Air and will take a break from all those triangles. It'll be big with over 1200 triangles, I will deserve that break.
I've thought about this method for a long time, yet never tried it - seems like a much better idea! I have a Split 9-Patch in my TO-DO brain and think this is what I should try.
Your visuals are very helpful - thank you - much better than just words. 8-))
Looks like a winning plan to me. =)
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