tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89232201271329571702024-03-13T22:10:35.609-07:00Green Pea Studio Annexgreen pea studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13448747533853565312noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923220127132957170.post-18424030805404073312014-10-18T21:10:00.000-07:002014-10-18T21:15:34.970-07:00Arrowhead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Read more about this block</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: black;"><a href="http://greenpeastudio.blogspot.com/2014/07/this-post-is-part-of-anatomy-of-block.html"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">here</span></a>.</span></span><br />
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<u>general instructions</u></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Seam allowances to be 1/4" throughout.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Pressing instructions assume lighter background
(color A). If inverting the color scheme, reverse the pressing direction.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;">The main instructions are for a two-fabric
block, using strip piecing for the corner 'A' units. For a scrappy block,
see additional notes.</span></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">color A (background): 9 x 44" (1/4
yard) or one fat quarter</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">color B (main): 7 3/4" x 44"
(1/4 yard) or one fat quarter</span></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Color A:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a scrappy version, cut (32) 2 1/2" squares of color
A, and (8) 2 1/2" squares of color B in lieu of the 10" and 20"
strips. Cut (1) to (4) 5 1/2" squares of each color depending on how
scrappy you'd like the middle units to be. The remaining pieces are the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Corner units - make 4</u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sew (2) 2 1/2" x 20" A strips and (1) 2 1/2" x
20" B strip together lengthwise A-A-B. Press seams away from the center strip.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut cross-wise into (8) 2-1/2" wide strips sets.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sew together (2) 2 1/2" x 10" A strips
and (1) 2 1/2" x 10" B strip together lengthwise A-B-A. Press
seams towards center. Cut crosswise into (4) 2-1/2" wide strip sets.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Arrange into units of three rows each per
diagram. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sew rows together, nesting seams.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make 4 corner units.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If making a scrappy block, sew 9 individual 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" squares
together for each corner nine-patch unit: (6) color A and (3) color B
each unit.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the WS of each 2 1/2" color A
square draw a diagonal line corner to corner. This is the stitch line. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place one color A square on a 4-1/2" color B
square RST aligned at the corner as shown in the first diagram. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stitch on the line. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trim corner and flip open (middle diagram). Press seam towards the larger square. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Repeat for an adjacent corner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">On the WS of each 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
color B rectangle, draw 45 degree diagonal line from a corner to the center of the opposite
edge. Make two rectangles with diagonal line at one side, and two
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open, and press seam away from the center square.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background: white;">Trim the unit at a 45 degree angle, starting at the side seam line of the
lower color A corner and ending at the top of the rectangle, 1/4" in from the side.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Make (2) units with the triangle on right side of
block and (2) with the triangle on left side.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">On the WS of one 5 1/4" squares draw
diagonal line, corner to corner. This will be the CUT line.</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">Place the 5 /14" squares (one each color)
RST. </span></span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Stitch 1/4" to each side of the diagonal
line and cut in half on the line.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">Press open with seam to the dark side and cut in
half again in the opposite direction, perpendicular to the seam.</span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">This will yield (4) two-color triangle pieces. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black;">For a scrappy block, making more HST units with additional 5 1/4" squares will add variety.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place one triangle piece on middle unit with color
A triangle towards the top, nesting seams. Stitch together. Press the
seam towards the unit center.</span></div>
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trim the triangles to size AFTER sewing to the unit base. As long as the
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heather [lark cottons]http://www.blogger.com/profile/15161967376482468056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923220127132957170.post-72591554383914592542014-07-06T10:26:00.000-07:002014-07-06T11:13:09.659-07:00simple tote.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A simple tote that can be made in a short afternoon.<br />
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<u>Materials:</u><br />
(see directions below for sizing options)<br />
15" x 28" light weight canvas or linen/cotton blend for body of bag<br />
9" x 29-1/2" quilt-weight cotton for straps<br />
light-weight interfacing for straps<br />
coordinating thread<br />
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A few general notes:<br />
Dimensions are for a finished tote of roughly 14" tall x 12-1/2" wide, with<br />
1-1/8" wide straps and 14" drop. (Drop is the distance from top of shoulder to top of bag). Calculations are given below to make totes and straps of different sizes. Make it a little bigger for trips to the library. A little smaller for party bags.<br />
The directions include French Seams to neaten up the inside of the tote. I recommend backstitching at the beginning and end of all stitching to reinforce the seam.<br />
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WS = wrong side<br />
WST - wrong sides together<br />
RS = right sides together<br />
RST = right side together<br />
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<u>Make the straps!</u><br />
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Method 1 - Folded:<br />
This is my preferred method for making bag straps. They are quick and durable. <br />
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Cut two of strap fabric:<br />
4 1/2" x 29-1/2"<br />
Cut one of lightweight interfacing:<br />
2 1/4" x 29"<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"> To make a different size strap, cut two each per the following formula:</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"> Fabric: length = [2*(drop) + 2 1/2"], width = [4*finished width] </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"> Interfacing: length = [2*(drop) + 2"], width = [2*finished width]</span><br />
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Center the interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric.<br />
Fold in each short end 1/4" and press.<br />
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Fold in one side of the fabric at the edge of the interfacing and press along the full length.<br />
Repeat for second side.<br />
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Fold in half and press.<br />
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Top stitch the folded halves together along the long edge 1/8" from the edge, keeping the edges in alignment as you go. Repeat along the folded edge. This helps the strap stay flat and creates a consistent look.<br />
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Repeat for second strap.<br />
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The straps may feel a little stiff initially - they will loosen up with use.<br />
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Method 2 - Tube: The method uses less fabric, and yields a slightly lighter-weight strap, but turning the tube can be fussy, and it can be difficult to get the strap to lay flat when finished.<br />
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Cut two of strap fabric:<br />
29-1/2 x 2-3/4"<br />
Cut one of fusible interfacing:<br />
29" x 2-1/2"<br />
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Center the interfacing on the wrong side of fabric and press in place well.<br />
Fold fabric RST.<br />
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Stitch in 1/4 seam down the long side, catching the edge of the interfacing to secure it in place.<br />
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Using a fabric tube turner (also called a loop turner), turn the tube right-side out. If you don't have a turner, attach a safety pin to one end of the tube, and work it's way down the inside of the tube, pulling the fabric right side out.<br />
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Turn the raw edges to the inside 1/4" and iron the tube flat, with the seam to one side.<br />
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Top stitch down both long edges.<br />
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Repeat for second strap.<br />
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<u>Make the body!</u><br />
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Cut two pieces of the body fabric to 14" x 15". If the fabric has a clear direction, orient it in the longer dimension.<br />
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Aligning the two pieces WST, stitch along both side edges in a scant 1/4" seam, creating a tube.<br />
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Turn the tube WS out and press the seams flat. I find it works well to roll the seamed edge between my fingers to even out prior to pressing.<br />
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With RST, stitch both side seams again. This time use a 3/8" seam, incapsulating the previous seam.<br />
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Press the seam allowance towards one side.<br />
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With the tube wrong side out, top stitch on the right side of the bottom layer, 1/4" from the seam line to secure the seam allowance to the bag. As you work down the length, keep the top layer of the tube towards you, out of the way, and gently smooth the seam apart to keep as flat as possible. The fabric will form a sort of nest around the needle and look like it's going get stuck, but keep stitching to the end. Trust me, it works and it's much easier than it sounds! Repeat for the second side seam.<br />
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Turn the bag RS out and stitch along the bottom in a scant 1/4" seam. Clip the bottom outside edges to a taper at each corner to reduce bulk. <br />
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Turn WS out, stitch bottom edge again in a 3/8" seam. Do not top stitch the seam allowance of the bottom seam.<br />
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With bag RS out, turn the top edge of the bag in 1/4" and again another 3/8" - 1/2" to conceal the raw edge. Press / Pin in place as needed.<br />
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Position one strap in a loop, centered along the bag width, with about 5-6" between straps. (I usually just eyeball this.) Each end of the strap should overlap on the interior of the bag 1/2" - 1". Pin in place with two pins, keeping the strap perpendicular to the top edge of the bag. <br />
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Top stitch around the top edge, continuing around several times to secure the straps in place and create a decorative edge. For my Little Red tote, I chose a blue thread to pick up on an accent color in the fabric.<br />
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Straight stitch, zig zag stitch, decorative stitch around the top of the tote...the possibilities are pretty endless. I was fairly sketchy with my stitching to give the tote a more whimsical feel.<br />
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And that's it. A simple tote!<br />
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If you make a tote following this tutorial, please post a photo to the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/larkcottons" target="_blank">lark cottons flickr group</a>!<br />
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<br />heather [lark cottons]http://www.blogger.com/profile/15161967376482468056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923220127132957170.post-90392809182048977092013-11-29T09:27:00.000-08:002014-05-16T07:14:24.475-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turkey's Dilemma</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HST = Half Square Triangle Unit</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please note that the dimensions below are for precise
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I almost always oversize my squares by 1/8”
–1/4 “ and trim down to size after sewing.</span></div>
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(8) 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” squares<o:p></o:p></div>
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(4) 2-7/8” x 2-7/8” squares <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(for HSTs)<o:p></o:p></div>
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(8) 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” squares (for FGs)<o:p></o:p></div>
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(4) 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” rectangles (for FGs)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Color A (corners and center)</u></div>
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(6) 2-7/8” x 2-7/8” squares for HST and HQSTs<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Colors B and C</u></div>
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(2) 2-7/8” x 2-7/8” squares each for HSTs<o:p></o:p></div>
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(1) 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” squares each for HQSTs<o:p></o:p></div>
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(4) 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” squares each for FGs<o:p></o:p></div>
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(2) 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” rectangles each for FGs<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Make the HSTs!</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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Using 4 squares of each, pair a color A square with a
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Draw a diagonal between two corners and stitch a
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Cut apart on the line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press seams towards Color A. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Assemble the 4-square corner unit as follows:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sew an HST to a background square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat for all 8 HSTs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The orientation of each HST set
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Sew two pairs together to form the four-square block.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press half of the seams in one
direction, and the others in the opposite direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The goal is to have the seams pointing towards the outer
edge of the finished block when the corner squares are placed.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<u>Make the Flying Geese!</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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Draw a diagonal Line on 8 of the 2 -1/2” x 2 -1/2”
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Lay a white square over a colored rectangle. Aligned
at three sides top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stitch ON the
diagonal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trim off corner, 1/4" from the seam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press the seams
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Repeat on the opposite corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make two of each color.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Make the background geese in the same manner, except
sew colored squares onto the background rectangle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press the seams toward the background.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Create pairs of geese by sewing coordinating color
and background geese together along the “bottom” edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press the seam toward the background.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<u>Make the HQSTs!</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pair up the 3-1/4" color squares, B with C to make an
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Draw a diagonal through between two corners and
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on the HST, cut in half on the opposite diagonal. <i>[edited to add:] The idea here is to cut exactly perpendicular to the seam line of the original HST by taking advantage of the ruler markings perpendicular to the ruler edge. The diagram below on the left shows the cut line. </i></div>
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Stitch the cut edge in a 1/4” seam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press these seams open.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Note: making HQSTs from two squares results in alternating
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Assemble the center square: <o:p></o:p><br />
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<u>Assemble the block!</u><o:p></o:p></div>
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Arrange blocks per diagram.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sew blocks together as indicated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press seams towards the geese blocks.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Sew each row together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new seam line should intersect the points.</div>
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aligning seams and points, and pinning each side of the seam.)<o:p></o:p><br />
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The Turkey’s Dilemma!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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green pea studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13448747533853565312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923220127132957170.post-64382235093163515862013-01-12T19:31:00.000-08:002013-01-14T17:13:24.917-08:00strip-pieced HQSTs<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This block merges a quarter square triangle with a half square triangle to create what I'm calling a half quarter square triangle. ( I don't know if that's the right name, but it made sense to me! )</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Making half quarter square triangles (HQSTs) using a traditional method with two half-square triangles (HSTs) results in blocks in alternating directions -</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> B</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ut what if all the blocks need to be oriented the same?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This alternate method uses strip piecing to create HQSTs which all orient the same way.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Start with strips equal to the size of the finished block, not including seam allowances. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can use any number of strips - odd or even - and any length. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will need approximately 2 1/2 times more of the background (HST) fabric than the accent (QST) fabric. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sew alternating background and accent strips together along the long edges. Press seams open throughout.</span></div>
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green pea studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13448747533853565312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923220127132957170.post-75249344719529437072011-09-06T20:55:00.000-07:002012-01-07T15:11:28.784-08:00Snack Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_NtPKXqjNo/Tmbbng6KwgI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/BYQoT3Twwqc/s1600/IMG_5030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_NtPKXqjNo/Tmbbng6KwgI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/BYQoT3Twwqc/s1600/IMG_5030.jpg" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Snack Attack Snack Bag Tutorial.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These bags are modeled after the traditional "flap-top" sandwich bags and can be made in any size. I've made mine to finish at roughly 6 1/2 inches square, which seems about right for most snacks or even a small sandwich. They come together very quickly, like 5 minutes quickly, but they're also easy to get wrong if the layers don't get folded just so. (I'm speaking from experience here!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Original blog post can be found <a href="http://greenpeastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/snack-attack-best-snack-bag-ever.html">here.</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. With RST sew the top short edge of the 7x9 rectangles together, leaving a 2" +/- gap for turning. Press seam open, and lay the rectangles open so that the right sides are facing up, with the outside fabric at the top. (To the left in the image below.)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(It is also possible to make this using a single piece of fabric, measuring 7" x 30" +/-. However, I found that the gymnastics of folding it correctly was not worth the novelty. Someone else might have better luck - it is nice because the bulk of the seams at the corners is greatly reduced. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make: Sew RST the short ends of a single 7x30" piece together, leaving a gap for turning. Press seam open, fold in half at the seam, and finger press the opposite folded end to mark the mid-point. Shift the fabric such that the seam is positioned about 2" from one end. Fold the top layer of fabric up at the seam line then back down again, aligning the top folded edges. Next fold the bottom edge to the interior, nesting it with the top fold. Stitch the two side edges, clip corners, and turn!)</span></div>green pea studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13448747533853565312noreply@blogger.com2