I am not sure where I seen this but remember I only caught a glims of it when I did. You start with a smaller block and a much larger block. In this case I used an 8" and a 12" block. First you mark the center of the edges of the small block then you put the larger block on the smaller one and match the corners.Then pin it meeting the larger block in the center and folding the excess being careful to fold them in the same direction(clockwise or counterclockwise whichever you choose just go the same way)
You will have a pile of fabric from the big block in the center of the 8" block.You just work with it til it lays down and a square will appear in the center of the block.Then press it flat.You can stitch this down or not. Whichever you choose. You can change it up a bit by marking the 8" block off center (say 2" from the edge all the way around) this will make the square larger in the middle or you can meet the big block in the center and press the excess it is centered and not off to one side. This gives it a totally different look. Anyway I know this is as clear as muddy water to yall but I have a hard time explaining stuff. That is why I have posted step by step pictures. I suppose you could layer a piece of batting between the blocks and do a quilt as you go block out of it. Haven't tried that yet but I am pretty sure it would work. I used the scissors to show how it is open and not sewn down. Let me know if you try it. Hugs
Rhonda
Of course they didn't load up in the right order but I am sure you can figure it out.
You will have a pile of fabric from the big block in the center of the 8" block.You just work with it til it lays down and a square will appear in the center of the block.Then press it flat.You can stitch this down or not. Whichever you choose. You can change it up a bit by marking the 8" block off center (say 2" from the edge all the way around) this will make the square larger in the middle or you can meet the big block in the center and press the excess it is centered and not off to one side. This gives it a totally different look. Anyway I know this is as clear as muddy water to yall but I have a hard time explaining stuff. That is why I have posted step by step pictures. I suppose you could layer a piece of batting between the blocks and do a quilt as you go block out of it. Haven't tried that yet but I am pretty sure it would work. I used the scissors to show how it is open and not sewn down. Let me know if you try it. Hugs
Rhonda
Of course they didn't load up in the right order but I am sure you can figure it out.
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