Block finishes 7 1/2 inches
I plan to set this 10 by 12 (120 blocks) to be 75 by 90 inches, or 11 by 13 (143 blocks) to be 82 1/2 by 97 1/2 inches.
Cutting
Solid: Nine 2 inch squares
Print: Two 3 1/2 inch squares; Eight 2 inch squares
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| my pressing guide block for this quilt |
I lay out a stack of pieces for blocks with the back side showing.
See my arrows above for the pressing plan.
As I construct them, I keep a completed block in view to get my pressing correct. I use a directional fabric block for this pressing guide block to help me keep it oriented in the same direction as I work over time.
The blocks will nest side by side.
Then, by rotating alternate rows, the rows will nest too. I'll show that more when I get this top to the assembly stage. Still about 30 blocks to make!
Another simple block that takes some careful piecing and pressing to ensure everything nests.
My design. Use at your pleasure.
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| from the back |
love it!!! and I have to say I have followed your advice on pressing and keeping a template of the block so they are uniform!!! wow has it helped!
ReplyDeleteYou got a winner there, Lynn. I might steal that idea from you ... again, haha. ;^)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just might be starting one of my own soon!
ReplyDeleteWow, another for scrap pile! Thanks for the instructions. I Love your pressing guides too.
ReplyDeleteDarn it. I've been TRYING to clean up my sewing area but...I had to make JUST ONE to see how it went. I LOVE it. Thanks again!
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