tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16442554343970073872024-02-07T19:07:51.272-06:00'Round the BlocksBlock of the Week and Tips 'n Tricks for BlockFab Mobile Quilting AppKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-11857453168348760822011-07-31T15:58:00.006-05:002011-08-01T12:49:22.058-05:00Drunkard's PathHere is a quilt I'm working on that includes today's basic unit, the Drunkard's Path. I was aiming for a Card Tricks look, but it ended up looking like PacMan!<br />
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The iPad version of BlockFab (BlockFab-HD), includes some patches and blocks with curves. The two basic curved patches included are the pie and the crust, names often associated with the two pieces used in the Drunkard's Path block and its variants. For those of you who haven't dealt with curves before, we'll spend some time helping you to master this technique.<br />
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When placed next to each other, the two pieces of the Drunkard's Path block don't look like they'll fit together. Never fear: that's the nature of arcs and curves, and once they are sewn together, they will fit perfectly!<br />
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After cutting out the shapes, fold the pieces in half along the curved edges and mark the midpoint of each curve. You can use a pin, a marking pencil, or a tiny notch. These marks will be used to match up the center points of the curves.<br />
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The key to success is pinning the pieces properly. The straight edges at the ends of the curves of the two pieces should align exactly. So first lay the crust piece on the pie piece, right sides together, with the straight edges aligned as shown. Pin the pieces, with the pin parallel to the straight edges. This will keep them properly aligned while sewing.<br />
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Next, swing the curve on the top piece (the crust) around and align the straight edges at the other end of the curves and pin as on the first side. You should now be able to match up the midpoints that you previously marked, aligning the edges and inserting the pin perpendicular to the edge, as shown below.<br />
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Depending on the size of your pieces, you may want to insert 2 or 4 more pins. Be sure the curved edges of the fabric are lined up where you pin. The fabric between the pins will be eased in as you sew. Now sew your 1/4" seam allowance. Go slowly, and remove the pins as you approach them and ease in the fabric as needed. (The line where you sew will match up exactly with the bottom piece, but the top seam allowance will fan out just a bit.)<br />
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When finished, the seam can be pressed to either side, depending on which fabric is darker, or which way the seams on adjacent blocks lie.<br />
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With practice, you may want to try it without pins! Check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlwVGoL4zV0">this YouTube video</a> to see a video of how one quilter accomplishes this. Myself, I'll stick with my pins!<br />
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Now that you have the basic unit down pat, we'll soon be looking at some of the larger standard blocks based on this unit. If you'd like to have a reference book, <a href="http://www.peppercory.com/books.html">Pepper Cory's "65 Drunkard's Path Quilt Designs"</a> (you can purchase it at <a href="http://store.doverpublications.com/0486400468.html">Dover</a>) has many variations and alternate construction methods. Mary Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140906405092485129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-36096316296495038972011-07-10T17:49:00.001-05:002011-07-10T17:52:41.281-05:00Carpenter's Frame<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have now completed the first year of Block of the Week, covering all the blocks in the original iPhone/iPod Touch version of BlockFab. If you've kept up, and made a sampler with all or with a subset of the blocks, send us a photo -- we'd all love to see it!<br />
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Meanwhile, the later iPad version of BlockFab (BlockFab-HD), which came out last November, added some more blocks. By now, you can probably figure out a lot of them on your own, but some warrant a little more explanation. In particular, one of our readers has requested some details on the Carpenter's Frame block.<br />
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The Carpenter's Frame block is really a variation/simplification of the Carpenter's Wheel block. With its large open center, the frame variation works very nicely for designing your own combination block. If you put a LeMoyne Star in the center, it becomes the traditional Carpenter's Wheel block.<br />
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Although there are a lot of pieces, there are only two basic units: the Square, and the Half Square Triangle (HST).<br />
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For a 16" block, you'll need 2 colors plus a background color. If you are going to put your own 8" block in the center, you can skip the 8 1/2" center background square.<br />
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(12) 2-7/8" squares Color 1 (for HSTs)<br />
(12) 2-7/8" squares Color 2 (for HSTs)<br />
(12) 2-7/8" squares Background (for HSTs)<br />
(12) 2-1/2" squares Background<br />
(1) 8-1/2" square Background (for center of block)<br />
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On the wrong side of the Background 2-7/8" squares and the squares of Color 1, draw a diagonal line from corner to a corner with a pencil.<br />
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With right sides together, pair the following 2-7/8" squares:<br />
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Sew a scant 1/4" seam on both sides of the drawn diagonal line of each pair of squares. Cut on the drawn line, fold back the darker of the fabric triangles and press open to make a square.<br />
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Alternatively, you can make the half-square triangle units using your favorite method, perhaps one of the methods mentioned in the <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/05/bow-bear-paw.html">BOW #1 post for the Bear's Paw</a>.<br />
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At this point, you can lay out the squares, using the finished block as a guide for placement. Alternatively, you can join the squares into larger units as follows, and then join these larger units like an uneven nine-patch, as described below.<br />
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Make four each of sub-unit 1 and sub-unit 2. Carefully follow the colors layout and orientation.<br />
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I've always loved the look of the Carpenters Wheel, but been daunted by all those points coming together. I'm finally working on a quilt with some of these blocks, using <a href="http://cindyblackberg.com/stamps.html">Cindy Blackberg's stamps</a>, and hand piecing. It works great. But this version of the Carpenter's Frame block eliminates a lot of those y-seams and joining points.<br />
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This block does make a lot of interesting combinations. Try it out on your iPad in BlockFab-HD with the Combination Layout feature using the Slideshow. I'm working on making a video of such a slideshow, and I'll post it here.<br />
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<span id="goog_832048685"></span><span id="goog_832048686"></span>Mary Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140906405092485129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-83976445649048228362011-06-28T20:06:00.000-05:002011-06-28T20:06:30.176-05:00BOW #52: Log CabinBear's Paw is the first block I made and my favorite, but the block featured in this last of our series is a close second. Log Cabin is one of the best-loved and most versatile blocks in quilting.<br />
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The Log Cabin is sometimes taught using a sew and whack method but I find that it's harder to be accurate that way, and can be frustrating for both new and experienced quilters. It seems to work better for me if I cut the pieces ahead of time and, as I'm sewing them together, they keep me in line--and the block square.<br />
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For a 12" finished block, you will need:<br />
(1) 3-/12" square (Traditionally this is red, to symbolize the hearth in the log cabin, but--whatever!)<br />
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(2) 2" x 5" rectangles light<br />
(2) 2" x 6-1/2" rectangles dark<br />
(2) 2" x 8" rectangles light <br />
(2) 2" x 9-12" rectangles dark<br />
(2) 2" x 11" light rectangles <br />
(1) 2" x 12-1/2" rectangle dark<br />
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You are going to sew each of the 2" strips, in a counter-clockwise direction, around the center square, with two adjacent sides dark, and the the other two adjacent sides light.<br />
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Now the fun begins because there are a great many ways you can set log cabin blocks, creating very different looks by simply rotating blocks. Here are a few possibilities:<br />
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And here are a couple of my quilts--none of them finished yet. Sigh.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This one has upper and lower borders of log cabin blocks. (Sorry about the pins--I'm still quilting it.)</div><br />
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This one combines Friendship Star and Log Cabin--a design of mine called "Stars Over the Cabin." (Yes, still quilting this one, too.)<br />
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There is another variation of the Log Cabin called Courthouse Steps. In this variation, you still do dark and light, but darks are on opposite, rather than adjacent, sides. (And the same for lights, then, too.)<br />
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So, play with Log Cabin, have fun with it--and share the results with us!<br />
<span id="goog_1506451882"></span><span id="goog_1506451883"></span>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-91542362470423967312011-06-21T19:48:00.001-05:002011-06-21T19:53:03.625-05:00BOW #51 Flying GeeseThis week we're revisiting a block--sort of. We haven't talked specifically about just Flying Geese, but we have used a Flying Geese unit in quite a few blocks, starting with BOW #6, Dutchman's Puzzle. (Visit that post to review a couple of choices for constructing a Flying Geese unit.)<br />
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Flying Geese blocks come in various orientations and sizes and combinations. A block might contain one or two or three or more units and they may be placed straight on, opposite, or diagonally.<br />
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A Flying Geese unit is one of the very basic units in quilting, because you can use it as building block in many other blocks: the Variable Star, Weathervane, and more. When you see a quilt block try breaking it down into smaller units: squares, triangles (our old friends, the HST Half Square Triangle and QST Quarter Square Triangle), and the Flying Geese unit. You can fill years of your life making quilts from blocks that contain just those basic shapes.<br />
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The FG unit may or may not be obvious in the block, but if you start breaking down blocks into units when you look at a block, you'll soon start to see them everywhere in blocks. Can you find where, in these blocks, you could use FG units?<br />
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Here are a couple of quilts at my house that contain Flying Geese units: the first is made with just the FG units, in the blocks (with pairs set in a sort of pinwheel fashion) and in the border that has the geese flying around and around the quilt. The second quilt is one of my first quilts (hence the faded fabric--the dye in the early calicoes wasn't that fast, and it has spent some time in sunlight), and the FG units are turned into pine tree tops.<br />
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(4) 3-/2" light/dark HSTs (Half Square Triangles) <br />
(2) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" light rectangles<br />
(2) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" dark rectangles<br />
(1) 6-1/2" dark square<br />
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So, the only difference from BOW #25 is the size of the pieces and the finished block, but it makes a fine block all on its own--and could any block be more perfect for a quilter?<br />
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Early on in the series you saw how you can nest smaller blocks in larger blocks, swapping out plain squares for the pieced small blocks; this is a perfect block for that. You could make an entire "sampler" quilt with the same spool block, but with a different 6" block in the center of each.<br />
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I pulled out a small quilt top to take a photo of the spool block (spinning spool, to be precise) and decided it might be fun to share the entire top: there will be a couple of blocks that should look familiar to you, some that won't be familiar, and one that will be the featured block in the last of the BOW series. With all the units and blocks you've pieced in this series you can probably figure out how to put together one or two of these blocks that we haven't talked about!<br />
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(1) 3-1/4" Dark square, cut twice diagonally (Quarter Square Triangles)<br />
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(1) 4-1/2" Medium square<br />
(1) 2-1/2" Medium square<br />
(2) 4-7/8" squares Medium, cut once diagonally (Half Square Triangles)<br />
(2) 2-7/8" squares Light, cut once diagonally (Half Square Triangles)<br />
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A straight, horizontal set makes the traditional Storm at Sea quilt:<br />
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Try some other rotation combinations--and have fun with a Storm at Sea!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-76237477496641773962011-05-23T20:56:00.001-05:002011-05-24T08:04:00.410-05:00BOW #48 HouseThere are many house (and Schoolhouse) blocks; this one has curtains at the windows! There are quite a few pieces, so we'll show how to put pieces together into units, that can then be sewn together into the block (which will finish at 12".)<br /><br />For this block you will need the following pieces:<br />(1) Quarter Square Triangle (made from 7-1/4" square, cut twice diagonally (brown, in the sample)<br />(5) rectangles, 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" (red)<br />(4) rectangles 2-1/2" x 7-1/2" (red)<br />(2) rectangles 2-1/2" x 5-1/2" (background; these are at the very top of the block, around chimney)<br />(2) 3-1/2" Half Square Triangles (background); (you would have started with 3-7/8" squares)<br />(1) rectangle 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" (background; this is the door)<br />(3) 1:1 isosceles triangles, from 2-1/2" strips (background; these are the insides of the windows)<br />(1) square 2-1/2" (brown; this is the chimney)<br />(1) 45 degree parallelogram (brown, main part of roof)<br />(6) Half True Triangles, from 1-3/4" x 3-3/8" rectangles, cut once diagonally (brown; these are the curtains)<br /><br />Piece in sections, as shown here:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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And, you could make some of the houses with curtains, and some not.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-69049391564989781522011-05-09T20:10:00.000-05:002011-05-09T20:10:21.938-05:00BOW #47 Snail's TrailThis is a block that is intriguing by itself, but when put together with other of the same block...well, to me it's like magic!<br />
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You can make it as a two color block/quilt, which is what we'll do here, but you can also make it as a 3- or even 4-color block.<br />
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(1) 3-7/8" square, cut in half once diagonally<br />
(1) 7-14" square, cut in half twice diagonally (you'll use just 2 of these for one block)<br />
(1) 6-7/8" square, cut in half diagonally<br />
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(1) 7-14" square, cut in half twice diagonally (you'll use just 2 of these for one block)<br />
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4) light, then dark, triangles cut from 3-7/8" squares<br />
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6) light, then dark, triangles cut from 6-7/8" squares<br />
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Or, you can turn them until the outer triangles of the same color all meet, to make the classic design:<br />
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This is a wonderful, classic!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-36324505760836380952011-05-02T19:57:00.000-05:002011-05-02T19:57:51.259-05:00BOW #46 Cake StandCake Stand is one of the many variations in basket blocks, most of which are "on point," or diagonal orientation. It would make a wonderful reproduction quilt.<br />
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For a 12" finished block, you will need:<br />
(1) 6-1/2" HST (Half Square Triangle) unit, light/dark<br />
(6) 3-1/2" HST units, light/dark<br />
(2) 3-1/2" light squares<br />
(2) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" light rectangles<br />
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Arrange as shown, starting with the large HST in the center and working your way out:<br />
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This is a lovely, old-fashioned looking block that would make a beautiful reproduction quilt--either 30s or Civil War--or as a two-color quilt (blue and white would be perfect!)<br />
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You could alternate this with other 16-patch (4x4 grid) but I like it just by itself:<br />
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or, better still, paired with just plain alternating blocks.. A sawtooth border (made with HSTs) is the perfect border.<br />
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For a 12" finished block you will need:<br />
(1) 6-1/2" square for the center<br />
(1) 7-1/2" square, cut twice diagonally (cut corner to corner, then without moving the pieces, cut it diagonally from corner to corner the other direction, with the cuts making an X in the square.<br />
(2) 6-7/8" squares, cut once diagonally (These will be the outside triangles)<br />
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Why are you cut one of the squares twice, and the others just once? You want to try to have straight edges on the outside of a block, and when you cut just once diagonally the bias edge is along the long edge/hypotenuse and the straight edges on the other sides--just what we want to finish off the block, so there aren't any bias edges to worry about on the outer edges.<br />
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Arrange the pieces as below; the triangles that came from the larger squares that were cut twice are sewn to each side of the center square. Sew a triangle along one side, then a triangle on the opposite side. Then do the other two sides. Finally, sew the triangles that were cut from the 6-7/8" squares along the "new" square that you just created.<br />
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In the end, your block will look like:<br />
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You can make a quilt that is made of just Square in a Square block. I have done this quite a few times when I've made photo quilts, with photos as the center squares, and a scrappy look for the surrounding traingles.<br />
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You can also alternate the block with other 4-patch blocks, as with the Four Patch:<br />
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The center square would also be a great place to showcase a large-scale print, such as a beautiful floral.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-40798503523761637462011-04-18T19:27:00.000-05:002011-04-18T19:27:59.779-05:00BOW #44: Split Ohio StarThis week we're going to revisit <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/12/bow-28-hourglass.html">BOW #42</a>, the Ohio Star, but this time we're going to split it diagonally and make a sort of positive/negative effect.<br />
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It is going to be made from mostly the same units, but in a little different configuration For a 12" finished block you will need:<br />
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(1) 4-1/2" light square<br />
(1) 4-1/2" dark square<br />
(3) 4-1./2" light/dark HST (Half Square Triangle)<br />
(4) 4-1/2" light/dark QST (Quarter Square Triangle; visit <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/12/bow-28-hourglass.html">BOW #28 </a>to learn how to make)<br />
(note that, unlike the Ohio Star in BOW #42, each QST is just two colors, not three, and all are the same,they're just turned differently on each diagonal side.)<br />
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Arrange the squares as shown, making sure there's a diagonal line with each half the positive (or negative, depending on how you look at it!) of the other:<br />
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This diagonal line makes layout of multiple blocks a lot of fun. The first set here is a straight set, with blocks all laid out with the same orientation for all. The second one takes advantage of the diagonal effect to create some secondary designs. There are many other layout options; try playing with them!<br />
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For a 15" finished block you will need:<br />
(12) 3-1/2" Half Square Triangles, dark/light (Review BOW # for instructions on making HSTs)<br />
(4) light strips, 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" <br />
(8) dark strips, 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"<br />
(4) 3-1/2" nine patch units, using (5) light and (4) dark 1-1/2" squares<br />
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(5) light squares, 3-1/2"<br />
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First, use the light and dark 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" strips to create 4 Triple Rail units:<br />
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Than arrange all the units into the block, as shown. You can do this one of several ways, but piecing row by row is probably the easiest. Lay it out next to you at your sewing table, if possible, to make sure you're sewing it correctly.<br />
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You can sew many Goose in the Pond blocks in a straight-forward center. This blue and white version reminds me of 18th century woven counterpanes, and I like that look but it also seems to lose the integrity of the block, which is a beauty, I think! <br />
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Below is a quilt, from a Miss Rosie's pattern, that takes care of that problem by using sashing. (And you'll recognize Flying Geese in the border.) This quilt adorns my bed during the holiday season.<br />
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(Truthfully, I decided only this morning that it was time to retire it for the season. It's hard for me to put it away, because I like it so much, but it will be something to look forward to next winter.)<br />
This is a lovely block--enjoy it!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-34371073791287804702011-04-04T20:51:00.000-05:002011-04-04T20:51:27.861-05:00BOW #42 Ohio StarSecond of two blocks this week, since apparently I didn't publish Puss in the Corner last week! (It was ready, and I could swear that I hit the publish button but, well, there you have it.)<br />
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This week's block is old, and often seen in quilts, the Ohio Star. It makes use of the QST (Quarter Square Triangle) and squares, so we're visiting familiar shapes again.<br />
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If you want to review how to make Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs), visit <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/12/bow-28-hourglass.html">BOW# 28 </a><br />
(You will start out with 5-1/2" squares, 2 reds and one each of blue and white. Square finished units up to 4-1/2")<br />
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You will need the following to make a 12" finished Ohio Start:<br />
(1) 4-1/2" square red<br />
(4) 4-1/2" squares white<br />
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(4) QST units that are half red/blue and half red/white:<br />
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Arrange units to form the block:<br />
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A quilt made of all Ohio Stars:<br />
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And one that alternates with plain blocks--which makes the star blocks more distinct:<br />
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And a few quilts that alternate with other blocks on a nine-patch grid:<br />
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Do you recognize those alternate blocks, from earlier BOWs? Which setting to you like best? What other blocks might you pair with the Ohio Star?Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-77635777738211374342011-04-04T20:24:00.000-05:002011-04-04T20:24:35.155-05:00BOW #41: Puss in the CornerThere are at least 2 blocks that are known as "Puss in the Corner." The block we'll be making uses the other Puss in the Corner block, which is the Uneven Nine-Patch, but that is the center of this week's block.<br />
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The block is a 64-patch, or based on a grid of 8 x 8. There are several ways you could put it together--from 64 individual 1-1/2" squares (not very efficient!) to uneven rows....but we're going to build it from the center out.<br />
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For this 12" block you will need:<br />
(1) 3-1/2" square green<br />
(12) 2" squares green<br />
(12) 2" x 3-1/2" retangles red<br />
(4) 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles background<br />
(4) 2" x 6-1/2"" rectangles background<br />
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1) Working from the center out, we'll make an uneven nine-patch, using the 3-1/2" green square, 4 red 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles, and 4 green 2" squares:<br />
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To review:<br />
a) sew red rectangles on opposite sides of the green center<br />
b) sew green squares on ends of 2 remaining red rectangles<br />
c) sew strips with green squares on the ends to the remaining sides of the large green square<br />
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(This is sometimes known as "Puss in the Corner" on its own.)<br />
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2) Then you'll make another round around this center, this time using 4 more green 2" squares, and 4 background 2" x 6-1/2" rectangles. Again, sew background rectangles on opposite sides of the center block, add green squares on the ends of the other background rectangles, and sew those new strips to the remaining sides of the center block.<br />
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This is beginning to build what is called a "chain"--those green squares forming a diagonal line of green.<br />
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3) For the final round, first do the following piecing:<br />
a) sew a red rectangle on opposite ends of the 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles, to make 4 long strips<br />
b) on two of the strips from above, sew 2" green squares on opposite ends<br />
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4) Sew a strip from step 3a to opposite ends of the block from Step 2:<br />
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5) Finally, add the last 2 strips, from step 3b, to the other two sides of the block.<br />
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The squares in the corners are also known as cornerstones, especially when you use them when putting borders onto quilts. If using cornerstones when putting on borders, you would piece them the same way: sewing a strip on opposite sides of the quilt top, then sewing the cornerstones on two other strips and sewing them on the remaining sides.<br />
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But I digress...<br />
Here are a couple settings of this block. First, a straight setting:<br />
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This has a certain charm. Take a look at it from a distance...<br />
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Here's a second choice, this time with the blocks set on point. This setting allows several choices for alternating plain blocks--different colors, maybe even a nice print in the "plain" (unpieced) blocks in the center. I like this setting the best, I think.<br />
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I'm not sure that a 12" block is the best size for this particular block, but that's our standard size in this series, so I'll give that to you--as well as a 6" finished. (It's very easy to figure whichever size you want.)<br />
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For a 12" finished Pinwheel, you'll need:<br />
(4) 6-1/2" HSTs (Half Square Triangles), light and dark (So, you'll start with 6-7/8" squares)<br />
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That's it, just 4 HSTs.<br />
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For a 6" finished Pinwheel, you'll need:<br />
(4) 3-1/2" HSTs, light and dark (Start with 3-7/8" squares<br />
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Arrange the 4 HSTs so they "spin" in the middle. (To get the points to meet in the center, it's especially important that you do an accurate 1/4"--or, rather, scant 1/4" seam.) Also note that you can have them spin in two different directions, depending on how you "tip" the HSTs, so if you're making multiple Pinwheels, make sure you spin them all the same direction--unless you <i>want</i> them to spin in different directions.<br />
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Rows of Pinwheels make wonderful, playful borders, both inside and outside. They're perfectly splendid on baby and children's quilts. You can make quilts that are all Pinwheels, or alternate with plain blocks, or with other 4-patch blocks.<br />
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Can you find the 4-patches in this one? They just "fade into" the design!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-37265936760869544742011-03-14T18:49:00.003-05:002011-03-15T07:52:18.236-05:00BOW #39 Monkey WrenchMonkey Wrench is another block on a nine-patch grid, and easy to make. It's a class block, with a classic look; you'll see if often in old quilts.<br /><br />For a 12" finished block you'll need:<br />(1) 4-1/2" square light <br />(4) 4-1./2" light/dark Half Square Triangles (so, you'll start with 4-7/8" squares, cut in half diagonally)<br />(4) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles light<br />(4) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles dark<br /><br />Sew a light 2-1./2" x 4-1/2" to a dark 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle along the long edge; square up to 4-1/2". 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Have fun!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-46171035904155291752011-03-07T18:27:00.000-06:002011-03-07T18:27:53.007-06:00BOW #38 Shoo FlyShoo Fly is another block made of simple shapes that we've already visited: squares and half square triangles (HSTs).<br />
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For a 12" finished block you'll need:<br />
(4) 4-1/2" light squares<br />
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(4) 4-1/2" HSTs, light and dark (You know the drill, start with 4-7/8" squares, cut in half diagonally, etc)<br />
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Arrange as below; couldn't be easier, right?<br />
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Rotating this block doesn't give you different designs because it's bi-directionally symmetrical: no matter which way you turn it, it shows the same face on all sides. But it is a fun one for diagonal set, and setting with alternate blocks. A few examples are below; what else can you put together in Bock Fab?<br />
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</a></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-20682113456998860882011-02-28T17:53:00.002-06:002011-03-01T08:45:30.728-06:00BOW #37 Lady of the LakeLady of the Lake is composed of just one, simple unit--the Half Square Triangle, but in 2 sizes.<br /><br />For a 12" finished block you will need:<br />(1) 8-/12" HST, light and dark<br />(18) 2-1/2" HST units, light and dark<br />Arrange as below.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BHPN7v08TXYZ4v37k_S0gG3Wu-uOxhxc6dpp2H3Y3Y0G21jhuGope_EBxOvMU7soLi9Gar2hwMo8F1OSmYyg5uBqwkakDGTtC5gNSSAvM0JqfAT6ENAAMLTuyxKSLOe1fxp2rn6kjR9a/s1600/ladylakeblock.BMP" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BHPN7v08TXYZ4v37k_S0gG3Wu-uOxhxc6dpp2H3Y3Y0G21jhuGope_EBxOvMU7soLi9Gar2hwMo8F1OSmYyg5uBqwkakDGTtC5gNSSAvM0JqfAT6ENAAMLTuyxKSLOe1fxp2rn6kjR9a/s320/ladylakeblock.BMP" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br />The diagonal, yin-yang design of this block makes it a perfect candidate for play. You can do all sorts of different arrangements to create completely different looks.<br /><br />This is perfect for a two-color, white and blue quilt.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuftzLLk8Irciopbpf8_tU9f8aXvzd-1rN9SlsBh2pcySmgLE6iOohY1SsEhqBzr7YgiqvLnUIPDmOLKbGK3YvuUJV5vQGMBBRSfPcanqMcW4t3LrvFI6V1TT6HtaHAZRuhNv63D0EW5i/s1600/ladylakequilt1.BMP" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuftzLLk8Irciopbpf8_tU9f8aXvzd-1rN9SlsBh2pcySmgLE6iOohY1SsEhqBzr7YgiqvLnUIPDmOLKbGK3YvuUJV5vQGMBBRSfPcanqMcW4t3LrvFI6V1TT6HtaHAZRuhNv63D0EW5i/s320/ladylakequilt1.BMP" width="224" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2j6o0vWAISBJt3J9QWmOeux4f-ELii-aZDAgNis9ZKBxVVuGs1i4X5xNQHw720lTjyp7cN-dF5Ves8fz8cUjfFrdS4_2nyfuOvUJ2YusRQ5_OJwWJf-vjtWt2Eqle1j_WnU_jaPm-Sk8_/s1600/ladylakequilt2.BMP" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2j6o0vWAISBJt3J9QWmOeux4f-ELii-aZDAgNis9ZKBxVVuGs1i4X5xNQHw720lTjyp7cN-dF5Ves8fz8cUjfFrdS4_2nyfuOvUJ2YusRQ5_OJwWJf-vjtWt2Eqle1j_WnU_jaPm-Sk8_/s320/ladylakequilt2.BMP" width="223" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Enjoy--and share your own designs!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-29059591645580026602011-02-22T12:00:00.010-06:002011-02-24T08:15:22.885-06:00Jacob's Ladder Your WayDo you like to start with a traditional block, then decide for yourself how big to make that block and how to arrange the blocks to make a quilt uniquely your own?<br /><br />In the last post, Karen showed some layouts of quilts using the Jacob's Ladder pattern. I thought this would be a good opportunity to see how you can use <b>BlockFab</b> to actually determine how much fabric to buy for the blocks in these quilts, and how to cut that fabric in strips to start constructing the blocks. Then, using the companion app, <b><a href="http://quiltfab.blogspot.com/">QuiltFab</a></b>, you can complete the quilt with borders, binding, and backing.<br /><br />Looking at Karen's pictures, we see that all three layouts are 5 blocks wide and 7 blocks high for a total of 35 blocks: only the rotation of the blocks differ. If we make the blocks 12 inches by 12 inches and add a small border, this makes a nice twin size quilt. BlockFab also tells us this block is based on a 6 x 6 grid, so 12 inches finished size is a good choice.<br /><br />Using <b>BlackFab</b> (in this case on the iPad), choose the <b>Jacob's Ladder</b> block from the library, and set the number and size of blocks. (While you're at it, you may want to choose a colorway you like for a better preview of how your quilt will look.) Then you can see how much fabric is needed, and how wide to cut the strips:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFBq6g5CyG5uyeWekE4ne-FPtqP8hZv59OMH9FEw_dsD0OE9cHmt0ejFc98LZr2wf92HKe3FIkP4rV8qOwS0qc6zUvqN8anpuPbN3xTFCU_U1Fx8phkGtVC3k_kUhJXOJEbIg-68Co1Yo/s1600/JL1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576575610120209490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOFBq6g5CyG5uyeWekE4ne-FPtqP8hZv59OMH9FEw_dsD0OE9cHmt0ejFc98LZr2wf92HKe3FIkP4rV8qOwS0qc6zUvqN8anpuPbN3xTFCU_U1Fx8phkGtVC3k_kUhJXOJEbIg-68Co1Yo/s400/JL1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 377px; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />If you'd like a refresher on how to cut those strips into individual patches, tap on the individual cutting assumptions:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf1PAJbhwUGaT9aCSi2jgjiz6AZpYozQC8bRKSibliZlOvrTQLcjo89kgZs530C5cd2wAAmlRRNYSsxfSEq0asCaJQAlytUsBNPJ5uSyJpmt3oqVX2fPA4Y17YnwXRUHwX4bez7fWsSbp/s1600/cut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf1PAJbhwUGaT9aCSi2jgjiz6AZpYozQC8bRKSibliZlOvrTQLcjo89kgZs530C5cd2wAAmlRRNYSsxfSEq0asCaJQAlytUsBNPJ5uSyJpmt3oqVX2fPA4Y17YnwXRUHwX4bez7fWsSbp/s400/cut.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-j6tUC4V31Qh1w6sh5MgRkD7dBix_3Gnemckr2YaaNwzUL4Gbvn9cYPfdUZFDJAkYiJoW_b4zf-7Cm20IfVp5XEwSDJjc9MXW4xewb3uws9FHY9Gts9rZmjxyWtWrQLal94vmCiaP7R9/s1600/JLcutHST.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmER4EFMPeRY1287KKx3BKq-xM2-mLQsQ7XWm0lKcuebDZB5Xn_LBl3lEPzeTwxZmyxXSqcL2Mdi1Y3RdfQzxAoPWkTr4R9y0frI6cOUMPivVkJr-rvtAn3ehdpkbsCFJtda8dY-xQJUIF/s1600/JLcutSquare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />Then, if you really want to complete the quilt, use the companion app, <b><a href="http://quiltfab.blogspot.com/">QuiltFab</a></b>, to see how much fabric is needed for a border, backing, and binding. Here is the resulting email sent from <b>QuiltFab</b>:<br /><br /><HR />Fabric for 60" by 84" quilt (before borders).<br /><br />Fabric is 40" wide and shrinks 3%, with 2" added to the length requirements for straightening the ends.<br /><br />Lengthwise Backing: 5 5/8 yards fabric, 4" overhang, final length may be pieced.<br /><br />Binding: 3/4 yard fabric (cut width 2 1/2")<br /><br />Borders are mitered and may be pieced.<br /><br />Border of finished width 2": 3/4 yard fabric.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for using QuiltFab!<br /><HR /><br /><br /><b>And that's it! Now you can design quilts the way you want them!</b>Mary Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140906405092485129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-84712317083440815602011-02-21T19:05:00.000-06:002011-02-21T19:05:26.307-06:00BOW #36: Jacob's LadderJacob's Ladder is constructed with just 2 types of simple units that we already know how to make: four-patches and our favorite, half-square triangles.<br />
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(5) 4-1/2" four patches, light and dark (You'll make the patches from 2-1/2" squares)<br />
(4) 4-1/2" half square triangle units, light and dark<br />
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Arrange them into a nine-patch grid, as shown below:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbm6B9FKTAVXehMh2k5D5drpOj9YFyXEzACAPvNohPc46Ac6WBN8uKx1yj1qJgXDPlSqk1A54WwCJITJb1-f9TYJ8wuJf5YGdIJ6hXm1X0uGH8k-mE_QahtiPo2pNrkwFASd6nDjNQRRX/s1600/jacob3.BMP" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQbm6B9FKTAVXehMh2k5D5drpOj9YFyXEzACAPvNohPc46Ac6WBN8uKx1yj1qJgXDPlSqk1A54WwCJITJb1-f9TYJ8wuJf5YGdIJ6hXm1X0uGH8k-mE_QahtiPo2pNrkwFASd6nDjNQRRX/s320/jacob3.BMP" width="235" /></a></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-79287121029639336892011-02-14T18:20:00.003-06:002011-02-15T19:01:08.972-06:00BOW #35: Card TrickCard Trick is one of the first blocks I made but, as I recall (this was more than 30 years ago...) I did it the hard way, with some inset seams. Let's not do that. :-) This is a fun block, in either the 2 colors you see in the sample, or in 4 colors, if you feel adventurous!<br /><br />It makes use of two types of blocks or segments that we have visited before: the ubiquitous HST (Half Square Triangle) and the QST (Quarter Square Triangle. ) If you want to review the instructions for making either: HST QST<br /><br />For each 12" finished block (with 2 colors of cards) you will need the following (each unit should be 4-1/2"):<br /><br />Make 2 of each:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXfWma_hkK_uznMn8LXlYbrV56DxRqBIKlSkqIRv38LTyODUkCVcDrrNO1FWyVc5hjJgBF0S1ayYQPdy_CeHq07EXVfAVG8i4Jo6eeISBlzO6alCalH9NYr_y0ZRhltt9AnYEPzK1AmzY/s1600/cardtrickmake2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXfWma_hkK_uznMn8LXlYbrV56DxRqBIKlSkqIRv38LTyODUkCVcDrrNO1FWyVc5hjJgBF0S1ayYQPdy_CeHq07EXVfAVG8i4Jo6eeISBlzO6alCalH9NYr_y0ZRhltt9AnYEPzK1AmzY/s1600/cardtrickmake2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Make 3 of each:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiZaiQViGr4vyYLk5r3uJwuRbE96VCTIAUHvULFOUQWRzIOOl4BjnKHHLvQNih_IIXUFFglCPFib788Qc3xGmsamyWO692Ku0mR81UfGtVNQe4YcJEufGXpIztWh_Z2MslcYgLv1uhD7n/s1600/cardtrickmake3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiZaiQViGr4vyYLk5r3uJwuRbE96VCTIAUHvULFOUQWRzIOOl4BjnKHHLvQNih_IIXUFFglCPFib788Qc3xGmsamyWO692Ku0mR81UfGtVNQe4YcJEufGXpIztWh_Z2MslcYgLv1uhD7n/s1600/cardtrickmake3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxVvwdEzlSGnYZGjRTjwaH1RhGkBmSj98WovAZX1vOmmISMq0qDuTDsNPaqNtsB-ggPB8cvTu7kzn-If3usdZo7Tc-Gf-kHx70xJXoW_wnDRA1ha9SRnToL9mpprKyo_Ic9gJR5JA9TRi/s1600/cardtrickdiag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxVvwdEzlSGnYZGjRTjwaH1RhGkBmSj98WovAZX1vOmmISMq0qDuTDsNPaqNtsB-ggPB8cvTu7kzn-If3usdZo7Tc-Gf-kHx70xJXoW_wnDRA1ha9SRnToL9mpprKyo_Ic9gJR5JA9TRi/s1600/cardtrickdiag.jpg" /></a></div><br />And then arrange them as here; be careful; it's "tricky;" you have to be certain you have those QSTs placed and oriented correctly!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have no idea where that old Card Trick block is, but I think Mary Kay may have one??<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBM7RLwJoSJ_J7-QlacpNT1KrgKC-r-PsuBABUAIf2gIA5any9h8jxhYOc6UBu1PUEIOpikuXFI0DAM71qYqk73egb76IrEyo1p5pUnM-mVYoNChc9ughWAz6fH9GpiMNXWsgoA1SzEb5/s1600/cardTrick.PNG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBM7RLwJoSJ_J7-QlacpNT1KrgKC-r-PsuBABUAIf2gIA5any9h8jxhYOc6UBu1PUEIOpikuXFI0DAM71qYqk73egb76IrEyo1p5pUnM-mVYoNChc9ughWAz6fH9GpiMNXWsgoA1SzEb5/s320/cardTrick.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574085686910178706" /></a><br />MK: Card Trick is one of my all-time favorite blocks, so you'd think I'd have a quilt using it! But I guess I'm still at the dreaming phase, like this one paired with the 7-Grid Chain block. <br /><br />Perhaps one of you can help us out by posting one of your quilts!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-78596079100593861962011-02-07T21:17:00.001-06:002011-02-08T07:55:27.023-06:00BOW #34 SailboatWe're back with blocks, after a week off while I was away from my computer. This week's block is the sailboat. Many quilt blocks' names are, well, something of a stretch to imagine the origin of them. But some blocks are clearly and appropriately named, and this week's, Sailboat, is one of those; it's a great block for kids' quilts.<br /><br />The block might look a little daunting, but if we break it down into pieces, it's not bad at all. And it uses techniques that we've already used in previous blocks.<br /><br />For a 12" finished block, you'll need:<br /><br />(4) 3-1/2" HSTs (half-square triangle units), half white and half light blue<br />(2) 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles in light blue<br />(1) 3-1/2" x 12-1/2" red rectangle<br />(2) 3-1/2" squares, light blue<br />(1) 3-1/2" x 12-1/2" rectangle, dark blue<br /><br />With right sides together, place a light blue 3-1/2" square on opposite ends of the 3-1/2" x 12-1/2" red rectangle, and sew diagonally across the blue squares, as shown. (This is the same technique we've used to make flying geese, but the base rectangle is longer.)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1U1jdmvfPSV3SdvHE6cz3UJKTRlpHmz21q0kwEJ8kO8TI6arV-JAZq7Opl6KzYMwaoM2m85Twy3P0kFWkF70i1vzMYLIj-Y9xlUGqRBnUa9AtyVwmY0iluQddl-46rEFwKbjrQa11Gu5Y/s1600/sailboathulldiag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1U1jdmvfPSV3SdvHE6cz3UJKTRlpHmz21q0kwEJ8kO8TI6arV-JAZq7Opl6KzYMwaoM2m85Twy3P0kFWkF70i1vzMYLIj-Y9xlUGqRBnUa9AtyVwmY0iluQddl-46rEFwKbjrQa11Gu5Y/s1600/sailboathulldiag.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Trim the triangles, leaving approximately 1/4" seam allowance. Fold back the blue triangles, to make the hull of the boat:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgStbkHOGRtJLYwa5-A4SrjQhm9wOZaMLN-0BCfeQmw_Oao5_RoEgjKNm8t8egRIALuhux1dCFNfS89z1wegRmi5YB56Gy2u2SjJoKktpTbtPP8hfr2VHECEFgzWc4aC8w1dKuRiKqS9S/s1600/sailboathulldiagfinished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgStbkHOGRtJLYwa5-A4SrjQhm9wOZaMLN-0BCfeQmw_Oao5_RoEgjKNm8t8egRIALuhux1dCFNfS89z1wegRmi5YB56Gy2u2SjJoKktpTbtPP8hfr2VHECEFgzWc4aC8w1dKuRiKqS9S/s1600/sailboathulldiagfinished.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now arrange all the pieces as shown:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuApkq-rXQfun5wWvYLbcVPCYsL4tAPIJJ9fjz6nrocz9QFqIlDMIRNuajm3pAgwHkn3M2Z1jyRJYSjWvlK3_3uPu-8Q3LG7gGwiZskFP7Z2bpDKYYbofHc3vpdvOaVueEPcZyqgNcIf-/s1600/sailboatdiag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuApkq-rXQfun5wWvYLbcVPCYsL4tAPIJJ9fjz6nrocz9QFqIlDMIRNuajm3pAgwHkn3M2Z1jyRJYSjWvlK3_3uPu-8Q3LG7gGwiZskFP7Z2bpDKYYbofHc3vpdvOaVueEPcZyqgNcIf-/s1600/sailboatdiag.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-HLBldlvygloAfxyyncXtSyUK-6ynzxDVKNdkIyk7X-MqOFUvq5ix5i46lqbX2emDcDV75QKEkrbPBKBMpGh892UTxTRWudcRR_0s7PzgL3lt4j0fa9VL8vUHlpWhlx_dNDMiKngLtQYn/s1600/sailboatfinished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-HLBldlvygloAfxyyncXtSyUK-6ynzxDVKNdkIyk7X-MqOFUvq5ix5i46lqbX2emDcDV75QKEkrbPBKBMpGh892UTxTRWudcRR_0s7PzgL3lt4j0fa9VL8vUHlpWhlx_dNDMiKngLtQYn/s1600/sailboatfinished.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last week Mary Kay explained the grid system, and this block could have been made strictly on a grid--a 4x4 grid. If we did it that way, we would have just divided the block into that grid, and pieced it with all square units: 16 of them. (Can you see where you would have used, in addition to the 4 blue-and-white HSTs: 4 light blue squares, 4 dark blue squares, 2 red squares, and 2 HSTs that are half red and half light blue?)<br /><br />Here's an idea for a kids' quilt: make 2 of these blocks, and put them in opposite corners of a 2x2 grid. In the other 2 blocks, make blocks with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_maritime_signal_flags">signal flags</a> or the child's initials. Put on a couple of borders, and you have a personalized quilt for your favorite child.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-43561418762464890332011-01-31T12:46:00.020-06:002011-01-31T13:18:38.162-06:00Tip #7 GridsI recently had a question from Pamela, a BlockFab user.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"What is the "6 grid" referring to under the block name? I have seen 3, 4 etc. grid in the patterns."</span><br /><br />Good question. Since BlockFab doesn't explain the grid, I'll try and cover it here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9N0oCfCFtGwVN1EItmNzvC3vcEB7cjEnQL4y5cJlEDLT43bogeDvDb61sQvQ6ALhXNEgfA2hpDHC-LRLCKGNY5-HfDbEzIozrNZU1yYm3S5VXgHthcDovsNB4ew1-6AwB4bTWZHmS7_8p/s1600/45081.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9N0oCfCFtGwVN1EItmNzvC3vcEB7cjEnQL4y5cJlEDLT43bogeDvDb61sQvQ6ALhXNEgfA2hpDHC-LRLCKGNY5-HfDbEzIozrNZU1yYm3S5VXgHthcDovsNB4ew1-6AwB4bTWZHmS7_8p/s200/45081.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568429332827888466" /></a><br />Quoting from Jinny Beyer's new book, The Quilters Album of Patchwork Patterns: <br /><br />"Most designs are based on grids made up of equal-sized squares."<br /><br />Here is a link for her new book (I really love it as a reference tool -- I used it to verify block information in BlockFab.):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/books/The_Quilters_Album_of_Patchwork_Patterns__D45081.html">http://www.connectingthreads.com/books/The_Quilters_Album_of_Patchwork_Patterns__D45081.html</a><br /><br />So a Four-Patch block has a 2x2 grid, because there are 2 equal-sized divisions on each side of the block.<br /><br />Jinny Beyer and other quilters use this system to categorize blocks so they can be grouped together in reference books. Grids are also needed when drafting many blocks. But drafting is another topic for another time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYC5tl2hK6JUGfx5Q4uHsTCpPsgW23Yv8pGyf3J333oaFph1d0YixqJhmDcwGjkn-DQXZ9DDdOvvJg9pKm4pzv5VAUt90X64t6qfZHSCsEjomT47fo1Qn4JYm2YLeE-uOMnxMfRGKQCVB/s1600/grid-conflict.PNG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYC5tl2hK6JUGfx5Q4uHsTCpPsgW23Yv8pGyf3J333oaFph1d0YixqJhmDcwGjkn-DQXZ9DDdOvvJg9pKm4pzv5VAUt90X64t6qfZHSCsEjomT47fo1Qn4JYm2YLeE-uOMnxMfRGKQCVB/s200/grid-conflict.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568427397799860642" /></a>The grid is also helpful when using different blocks that will appear side-by-side in a quilt. So if you are pairing blocks, the grid gives an idea of how well 2 blocks will "match up".<br />For example, if you have a Monkey Wrench (5x5 grid) next to an Ohio Star (3x3 grid), it looks like you did a poor job of piecing!<br /><br /><br />If you'd like to learn more about how grids are used by quilters, here are a couple links you may find useful:<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/grids.htm">http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/grids.htm</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/Drafting.html">http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/Drafting.html</a><br /><br />Thanks for the question, Pamela!Mary Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140906405092485129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-82798762723131628582011-01-24T21:37:00.003-06:002011-01-27T09:36:44.323-06:00BOW #33 King's CrownAnother block that uses the Flying Geese "block" is King's Crown; if you can make a Flying Geese (Goose?) and cut a square, you're ready to go! If you need to review how to make a Flying Geese unit, check out <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/07/bow-6-dutchmans-puzzle.html">BOW #6 </a>.<br /><br />For a 12" finished block you'll need:<br />(4) 3-1/2" x 6-/12" Flying Geese units, with light background and Dark 1 as the geese<br />(4) 3-1/2" Dark 1 squares<br />(1) 6-1/2" Dark 2 squares<br /><br />Arrange as shown:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ49SsW-uYoYuNAoJ0caOjCUvdYTOCVOcYuolDovLk8usdB5TqFXIKdTjT8SMlMSFXAbo_cpWO7qin34eMGtwZk7FQyJpCoX6SMfodycoD5rKb_Qqdl6T1DkDIeOIGpUfEcOFafwPbdWpk/s1600/kingscrowndiag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ49SsW-uYoYuNAoJ0caOjCUvdYTOCVOcYuolDovLk8usdB5TqFXIKdTjT8SMlMSFXAbo_cpWO7qin34eMGtwZk7FQyJpCoX6SMfodycoD5rKb_Qqdl6T1DkDIeOIGpUfEcOFafwPbdWpk/s320/kingscrowndiag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As with many blocks, combining multiples of the blocks creates secondary patterns. To me, it looks like tiles, perhaps floor tiles. This might be nice as the central part of quilt, with borders that are appliqued or embroidered swirls and flourishes and twining branches. Or maybe evocative of decorative iron railings. (I am intrigued by quilts of architectural details. I have photos of decorative and architectural details in the Iowa State Capitol building, that would make a beautiful quilt!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQRbqAyo0YOCTqSMn-k0X1Biccph97aXhjGHR638Y75SgkfJAdh6RzJx8nm2CEqCVLftYJC7BPnshkrFAskTufp21AlMq5QFMM9d0VAIPLQYCQKYM0v36EGhRhhXcZK4cmIBAU7OulQ24/s1600/kingscrown4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQRbqAyo0YOCTqSMn-k0X1Biccph97aXhjGHR638Y75SgkfJAdh6RzJx8nm2CEqCVLftYJC7BPnshkrFAskTufp21AlMq5QFMM9d0VAIPLQYCQKYM0v36EGhRhhXcZK4cmIBAU7OulQ24/s320/kingscrown4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />MK: This block creates interesting secondary patterns when paired with other blocks, such as the variable star.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzMO3mBxizUPb1_zmbpF399plWLNU3T_cDl5uh8Sx4lVRj1WUW6ypp8_ztJSdv0JjPM8XANnLAXXl5lhwyw3tSz38i0lCmghLGEJoqUsZ_JDAzexF3m6wo80PTI_qbOi7jaTWul_zII81/s1600/photo.PNG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzMO3mBxizUPb1_zmbpF399plWLNU3T_cDl5uh8Sx4lVRj1WUW6ypp8_ztJSdv0JjPM8XANnLAXXl5lhwyw3tSz38i0lCmghLGEJoqUsZ_JDAzexF3m6wo80PTI_qbOi7jaTWul_zII81/s320/photo.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566887828275387954" /></a>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644255434397007387.post-13507416647883321122011-01-17T15:25:00.001-06:002011-01-17T15:26:44.717-06:00BOW #32 Double TDouble T combines two common blocks that we've visited several times before, and creates a wonderful secondary pattern when combined with each other.<br />
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The two familiar blocks we'll be using are HSTs /Half Square Triangles (for instructions see <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/05/bow-bear-paw.html">BOW #1</a>) and Flying Geese (for instructions see <a href="http://roundtheblocks.blogspot.com/2010/07/bow-6-dutchmans-puzzle.html">BOW #6</a>). The Flying Geese units have a "twist" to them that you'll need to watch for--not difficult, you just have to make sure you get color placement right.<br />
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<b>For a 12" finished Double T block you'll need:</b><br />
(1) 4-1/2" square Background color<br />
(2) 4-1/2" HSTs that are half Background and half Color 1<br />
(2) 4-1/2" HTTs that are half Background and half Color 2<br />
(4) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" Flying geese arranged with Color 1 on the left and Color 2 on the right<br />
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(4) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" Flying Geese arranged with Color 2 of the left and Color 1 on the right<br />
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Arrange the HSTs and Flying Geese as shown, with the Background square in the center; be careful about the placement of the Flying Geese so the pattern is correct.<br />
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When you put four of these blocks together you get a secondary pattern, which is the same pattern, really:<br />
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This would be a wonderful quilt in red and green and white (or cream) for Christmas. It might even be kind of interesting as just a two-color quilt, like blue and white, or red and white. (And then you wouldn't have to worry about the color placement on the Flying Geese!)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18216064517638405073noreply@blogger.com0