Half-Size Measurements

[Andree B.]

Denise, it is beautiful!!!!!

Glad I could help.

Andrée

[Judy S.]

Congratulations -- your quilt is lovely. Cheers, Jo

[Denise L.]

IT'S FINISHED!!

I certainly expected to be done this past weekend at retreat but alas, it took a little longer because I had no internet connection and Andree was not available to help me with my measurements so I had to wing it and of course a little reverse sewing

I LOVE it. As you can see the rotary cutter on the right side is for scale. Thanks to all who posted throughout the year and especially Andree who emailed me the paper pieced pattern and all her hard work with pictures and calculations. I could have not done it without her!

Here she is!

[Andree B.]

Denise - your blocks look great!
Barb :-)

[Andree B.]

Denise
That is very well done! Can't wait to see it all together!

Andrée

[wendy w.]

Great well done, on the home run now

[Denise L.]

I try so hard to add pictures but I do it so infrequently I forget how to do it.

Here is a link to my blocks - 1/2 size. Only 1 more to go then I can start the borders.

https://thequiltshow.com/community/member-groups/viewgroup/100005-2015-tqs-bom

[wendy w.]

Thank you Andree, this looks great. Will have a burst on mine soon

[Denise L.]

Andree thank you so much for all. Your hard work figuring the measurements, testing them and providing the write up with pictures. I was able to do 6 blocks today with your help.

many many thanks!

Denise

[Andree B.]

Andree - looks great!
Three more applique blocks to go then I'm ready for the borders.
Barb

[Andree B.]

My final border is finished. The top and bottom should measure 28-1/2 ", but mine measures 28-7/8 "... So, my 1/4 inch is a "hair" too scant... Same with the 2 sides. I'll leave it like this. The "plain" row between the blocks and this border will be used to make everything fit together! :cheer:




Now, back to appliqué...
Andrée

[Barb A.]

Andrée, you are wonderful!

Barb in Alabama
42 degrees this morning, blegh

[Andree B.]

Awesome Andree!
Barb :-)

[Andree B.]

I used a square ruler with a diagonal at the corner. We need to cut the flying geese to 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" from edge to edge.

With the "nose" of the geese going away from you, align the diagonal line of the ruler on the geese, with the 1-1/4" mark at the center tip.



Cut on the right.
Then, turn the geese around, align the diagonal line of the ruler with the geese, and measure 2-1/2". The corner of the ruler will be on the seam.



Cut the right and the top part.
Turn the geese sideways (nose to the right). Measure 1-1/2".



Cut the right part. You have a flying geese 1-1/2 x 2-1/2.

Sew the 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 rectangle to the flying geese, and press to the rectangle.

Align the "rear end" of the geese with the 2-1/2 line.



Cut.
You have a 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 block...



You will need 14 each at the top and bottom, and 19 each side.

I'm almost done.... :cheer:

Andrée

[Andree B.]

FINAL BORDER
Once all the blocks are assembled, there is one simple 1/2" finished "plain border" all around. At this point, the quilt measures 38-1/2" x 28-1/2" from raw edge to raw edge.
You will need 66 "flying geese" blocks and 4 "four-patch" for the corners. Each measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/2".
Here is how I did each "flying geese" block. It's oversized, and then cut to correct measurement for accuracy.
I used strips at 1-3/4"in each colors.
1 rectangle 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 (for the "outside part" (not shown)
1 rectangle 2-7/8 x 1-3/4 for the "geese"
2 squares 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 for the "sky"
Draw a diagonal line non each squares.



place a square at the end of the 2-7/8 rectangle. Sew on the line.



Cut the seam allowance to 1/4".



Press seam allowance towardsthe "sky" and place the 2nd square at the other end. Sew on the line.



Cut the seam allowanceto 1/4"



Press towards the "sky" (outside).




Next post - how to cut.