http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#9faed5b9-2a46-40b3-8f8f-be8a8ccd7ebf This method does use more fabric. It tends to be more accurate as the bias stretches less. If you want to rotary cut triangles, take the finished size (2") add 7/8" and cut squares that size (2 7/8"), then cut them in half on the diagonal. You can use this technique to cut triangles from rotary cut strips. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:43:16 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#9faed5b9-2a46-40b3-8f8f-be8a8ccd7ebf yadda yadda 2009-06-17T17:43:16Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#43cfde49-4d01-4a60-8625-c03668b1049d no, I just wanted the more accurate method. I have instructions for both methods, I'm just not a great sewer/quilter. But thank you for responding! :-) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:28:16 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#43cfde49-4d01-4a60-8625-c03668b1049d Cat 2009-06-17T05:28:16Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#ca441653-dee0-438b-8169-ef1db4f6d714 I think she wanted to avoid this method, as it uses more fabric. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:10:46 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#ca441653-dee0-438b-8169-ef1db4f6d714 Pippi 2009-06-16T21:10:46Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#b0bdb9fd-3fca-447e-be62-08934592d582 Here's the Mary Ellen Hopkins way... Cut a 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" rectangle. Cut 2 1/2" squares. Lay one square flush with one end of the rectangle (right sides together). Stitch diagonally across the square. Press the square so that it makes a triangle on one edge of the rectangle. Trim the extra fabric away from the back. Repeat with the other square on the other edge of the rectangle. Probably doesn't make sense just written down. But if you google "flying geese" and quilting you'll probably come up with a similar description. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:29:57 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#b0bdb9fd-3fca-447e-be62-08934592d582 yadda yadda 2009-06-15T21:29:57Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#6c73af4f-a8f0-4ac0-8976-4813dc51eb5e If you use a rotary cutter for the triangles, and match the edges as you sew them, the triangle method should work just fine. The only time I use the rectangle method is if I am making a miniature quilt, and the pieces would be too small to sew easily otherwise. Another thing that helps when sewing quilt pieces is to mark the seam distance on your sewing machine (my current machine has marks, but my old one didn't and so I used masking tape to mark the where I wanted the edge). That way, you can make sure all the seams are sewn the same distance from the edges of the pieces, making the piecing more precise. I'd love to see a picture of hte finished quilt! ;D ~Pip Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:18:47 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#6c73af4f-a8f0-4ac0-8976-4813dc51eb5e Pippi 2009-06-08T17:18:47Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#b08e6940-cb31-4d15-b32f-75e2997a6f59 I have begun a tradition in which I give my high school graduating niece/nephew a quilt made from the jeans of family members. I saw a Flying Geese type of quilt in a catalog and thought of my nephew. Of course there is no pattern but I can figure out the blocks.... However there seems to be two ways to make them. There is the 1 "A" triangle plus 2 smaller "B" triangles sewn together method....and the 2 small rectangle sewn to the large rectangle on the diagonal method. The triangle method seems to be more time consuming and more sewing. The rectangle method seems to waste fabric. I'm OK with either downside, I just want to know which one will give me more accurate points. Thanks for your help! Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:04:06 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/c06277d2-5c0a-4739-bfb3-c5dd1fe9a2ca#b08e6940-cb31-4d15-b32f-75e2997a6f59 Cat 2009-06-06T22:04:06Z