tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post3691675137215641150..comments2024-03-25T09:22:42.873-06:00Comments on CRAZY BY DESIGN: It’s Easy Being GreenCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-75186599340796602362015-05-11T17:44:40.865-06:002015-05-11T17:44:40.865-06:00Hmmmm. It looks like something is wrong with the h...Hmmmm. It looks like something is wrong with the hsts. I'm not sure how you can make the point on the inside of the block and yet not have 1/4 inch seam allowance on the outside of the block. I cut my HSTs using an EZ Angle ruler and they almost always turn out perfect (if I'm paying attention to what I'm doing). I'm not sure what the block construction method was but there should be an easier way, it appears. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-46403542193905973862015-05-11T10:25:11.633-06:002015-05-11T10:25:11.633-06:00That block can be made completely from half-square...That block can be made completely from half-square triangles, and it would be easier to do it that way. Especially if you do like LeeAnna said and make your triangles a little big and cut them down to size after stitching.<br />And, yes. Make chicks.<br />Good luck!<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208168224439515489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-85833664730592202272015-05-11T09:49:10.563-06:002015-05-11T09:49:10.563-06:00It looks like the problem is in you half square tr...It looks like the problem is in you half square triangle units.. It is easy to mess these up as they are sewn on the bias, and straying from an exact quarter inch seam allowance is easy to do when you get close the the points of the triangles. There are a number of cut it bigger and trim it down methods that work great for these tricky units. Making sure that your subunits are the right size before you combine them can save a lot of heartache. Good luck. In the end, only you will know that it isn't perfect.scraphappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472985095648633397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-72886789855881469032015-05-11T03:38:41.364-06:002015-05-11T03:38:41.364-06:00Ditto LA Payor.
I have been known to substitute b...Ditto LA Payor. <br />I have been known to substitute blocks I don't like with blocks I do like.... just saying.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527472166860525332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-8209405096447293242015-05-10T23:05:13.560-06:002015-05-10T23:05:13.560-06:00I totally sympathize with you. I have decided tha...I totally sympathize with you. I have decided that some blocks are just not worth my time and frustration, HSTs at the moment. If you do get good advice, please be sure to pass it on, Cathy.PaulaB quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850498636712774853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-58612200813942656662015-05-10T20:44:14.047-06:002015-05-10T20:44:14.047-06:00The chick is a lot easier and fun. I had squares ...The chick is a lot easier and fun. I had squares going the wrong way on this one and had to rip. Not fun on the tiny 6" blocks. Yes,myou can make your HS blocks bigger and cut down to size.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547025762056187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-5785732411673340592015-05-10T15:19:30.808-06:002015-05-10T15:19:30.808-06:00I'm with LeeAnna on this one. I have a box of ...I'm with LeeAnna on this one. I have a box of blocks which a} were maybe a bit off in the measurement or b} decided I didn't lime them! I have made a few small pieces by chopping into these sorts of blocks, inserted strips and so on, just have a play you'd be surprised what come out of this playtime!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-51232488179087288142015-05-10T14:43:05.835-06:002015-05-10T14:43:05.835-06:00I love how your log cabin blocks are turning out. ...I love how your log cabin blocks are turning out. Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-56222183277204216832015-05-10T11:52:49.605-06:002015-05-10T11:52:49.605-06:00I wonder if the pattern piece for the coral-colore...I wonder if the pattern piece for the coral-colored triangles was too big? That's where the seam allowance seems to be missing. (?) kathy h.kack2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04386882439943071673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-74142270985786590242015-05-10T09:35:23.162-06:002015-05-10T09:35:23.162-06:00no short answer unless it is to go maverick on it ...no short answer unless it is to go maverick on it and slice into it, add strips willy nilly. I always make lots of half square triangle blocks larger then cut them down to the right size to leave seam allowances. There are a meeelion ways to make them. Either your pattern measurements were off, and that happens, or your seal allowances are off. Those are easy to check. <br /><br />Then again, some blocks are not fun and should be avoided. Chicks are fun. Make chicks. <br />LeeAnna at not afraid of colorLA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-6237428826882266302015-05-09T19:33:00.307-06:002015-05-09T19:33:00.307-06:00It appears that your block incorporates a chevron ...It appears that your block incorporates a chevron component which can be tricky, even for experienced piecers. Another thing that can affect your sizing is the fabric. Are you using 100% cotton? Polyester shrink when pressed. Ask me how I know!! LOLThe Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.com