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I watched Barbara's presentation today about Block 6, read her block directions on her website, and also carefully read her directions for making flying geese. The explanations were outstanding and clear, and make a lot of sense for me to do stars A and B as per her directions. However, when comparing the total number of stars needed for Star C, the large ones, I counted four that are needed on the quilt. Her directions say eight. Where are the other four that I am not counting? Don't want to cut and make extras if they are not needed.
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Sorry Barbara I have the same question as Sewskeel
Just for making one sawtooth block with flying geese method what measurement do I need to cut
I looked at your blog but I am still confused about the measurements HELP!!
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whew, kind of glad I am a later starter on these. Learn from others.Last edited by Azenath W.; 06-03-2023, 07:05 AM.
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What I did was set up the star - then pressed each row so that it would "snuggle" into the row underneath it. For instance, the Top and Bottom row pressed toward the outside of the block. The center row pressed toward the center of the block. I think Sarah showed it on her video this month too. This way when you go to sew the rows together the seams will "kiss" and go nicely together without too much bulk. Hope that is clear.
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A Big THANK YOU to Barbara for the flying geese tutorial. I sat and watched the live video and then read the blog - wrote out the directions and - Ta-Da!! - The block came out right on the very first try. I never could figure out how to trip up flying geese right and this makes so much sense! I used my Bias Square rulers and they worked perfectly! So for the first time, I finally have flying geese that are coming out right on the first try!Nina-Marie
Albion, PA
ninamariesayre.blogspot.com
"Make it Work", Tim Gunn
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Good morning,
I am not sure if I cut something wrong, but I do not have enough Taffy and very little left of the Divax (and it's needed in month 8 & 11 as well) I did purchase the kit. Is anyone else having this problem? If not, then I will just purchase some more! LOL
I am using the templates for the Star C from Sarah and then I am doing 4-at-a-time for the other stars. I use the Tucker University method to oversize, it shouldn't be too much different than Barbara's method as far as sizing up to square off when done.
Thanks in advance.
Angie
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Angie, there should be enough Taffy using the leftover strip from month 1 when cutting for Month 6.
If using my method for the Star points in month 6 you are cutting either 2 1/8” squares OR 4 1/4”. That is more than what is used for the half square triangle method. But it allows for bigger leftover pieces.
The Divax is more problematic. There may not be enough for the cabin roofs made in month 11. I will simply choose another dark purple for my roofs, making my quilt unique. If you want to track down more of that fabric, you could. Again, I wouldn’t do that.
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I also ran out of Taffy and am going to run out of Diva, but it’s because I like to use specialty rulers and oversized my blocks. I’m going to order some extra fabric. I like adding to my stash so it’s no problem.
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The directions say to cut 2 2 1/2inch strips of the taffy, I think you only need 1 . Also shouldn't the directions have said to cut the star points to 1 1/2 by 2 1/2? I decided to go the star point way instead of flying geese because I bought the extra kit and wanted to use the ruler that came with it
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Originally posted by dsdsmom View PostThe directions say to cut 2 2 1/2inch strips of the taffy, I think you only need 1 . Also shouldn't the directions have said to cut the star points to 1 1/2 by 2 1/2? I decided to go the star point way instead of flying geese because I bought the extra kit and wanted to use the ruler that came with it
I don't understand the question about the star points being "cut" 1 1/2" x 2 1/2". That is the size the star point units will be when two half square triangles are sewn together. The pattern does not give that measurement.Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
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Originally posted by PaolaRB View PostIs there an easy way to access Barbara's Blog?
Quilter and it is the first topic. My Joyful Journey is the name of it. Take the time to see all the valueful quilting tips and tricks
she has there. It is full of excellent tutorials. HelenW
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Originally posted by PaolaRB View PostIs there an easy way to access Barbara's Blog?
You can also follow my blog so you get an email every time one is posted. Do that on the blog itself.
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/
Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
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I am very nervous about the Star A and B. I would prefer to do the flying geese method (less seams).
From what I have gleaned, the lady bug squares in the middle are 2 1/2" square just as the pattern states.
From the background fabric, instead of making 80 squares that are 1 7/8" and cutting them on the diagonal, we are to cut some number of 3 1/2" squares?
Then from the peach and purple, instead of 48 squares and 32 squares cut on the diagonal, we are to cut some number of 4 1/4" squares with your four at a time method? Once those are cut and attached to the rectangles and trimmed down, we are done?
I have already cut the background strips per the pattern.
I have the four strips of background at 1 7/8" WOF but have not cross cut yet.
So am I out of luck?
Last edited by Donna M.; 06-07-2023, 11:49 AM.
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The 1 7/8" x WOF background is for the Half Square triangle method as written in the pattern. Each of the 20 Stars A/B need 4 squares 1.5" for the corners of the small stars so they can be cut from the 1 7/8" strips.
My flying geese method is shown in my Blog. The needed fabrics are laid out on the Blog. Each Star needs ONE SQUARE 3.5" of Background Fabric and ONE SQUARE 4 1/4" of the Star Point Fabric. Draw two diagonal lines on the BACK SIDE of the Star Point fabric with a mechanical pencil. Carefully cut the 4 1/4" square into 4 SQUARES, each 2 1/8" square.
Now you are ready to go to the TUTORIAL on my Blog to see how to sew the Flying Geese four at a time.
My ADVICE: just cut out and make ONE STAR with the Flying Geese method--ONE. Then you will understand the process before cutting anything else.
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Helen W. Thank you so very much for you messages! Wow they are so helpful. Some answers. The quilt is due May 4. The finished...
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Susan D. Do you know how to do any hand embroidery stitches. If you look at my coloring book
page hanging above your... -
Susan D, I do use warm and natural batting most of the time. Whether to quilt first or after the applique is on depends...
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Alice I love your ideas here. It gives a whole different look to the quilt.
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I have also been experimenting with some alternate choices. if you enlarge the photo there are 2 pictures to see. They aren't...
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Helen I am sorry for jumping on this post. I tried to send you a private message but I couldn't. I am working on this wall...
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I think you mean the Month 2 Block 1 blocks. There are 3 things we can do wrong when piecing blocks: the cutting, sewing,...
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Jennifer, Could you post a picture of your 4 blocks that make up the center star? This was discussed in month 1 several...
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Help! My Block 1 blocks are all too small by about 1/2". Any suggestions to correct the sizing? I can not bear to...
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An alternate block idea...
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Hi. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, have been doing some travelling. I would love to share but the drawing is...
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Kati, Is the picture on your posting name the parrot? Pretty bird. Glad you got your quilt basted. I am using
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