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Quilting: February Block of the Month
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February Block of the Month

Balkan Puzzle Block

Balkan Puzzle Block

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »
Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Funky, Casual, Mod

Materials

100% quilting cotton: Magic Beans

What are you most proud of?

I'm very proud that my seam match!! Don't be fooled, I unpicked at least 4 seams to make them match but it was soooo worth it!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time and starch the heck out of your fabric.

 

17 comments

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Eremurus on craftsy.com
Eremurus
Mar 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I had that problem too. It has to be a scant 1/4 inch seam. I did a second one and it was much better. Love your colour combinations. It will be beautiful when done.
pmh724 on craftsy.com
pmh724
Feb 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have a bit of an issue with this block. All my squares were on point as far as the size. When I joined all of them the finished block ended up about an inch short and did not measure 12.5. Any suggestions as to why this happened?
tholtz on craftsy.com
tholtz
Feb 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi pmh724, did you check your seam allowance to ensure it's a 1/4"?
Marty23 on craftsy.com
Marty23
Feb 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your help. You do an amazing job of choosing colors to bring the block to life. (I am "following" you on Craftsy.) Can't wait to see your next project!
tholtz on craftsy.com
tholtz
Feb 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Wow, thanks Marty23, I honestly haven't been quilting that long, just since last summer but I have been sewing clothes and home decor stuff since I was a teenager and I studied art through high school and at an art school. I hope you post some of your work too!
Marty23 on craftsy.com
Marty23
Feb 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thx for responding. Do you starch it in the laundry? or spray starch? If spray starch - before or after you cut the pieces?
tholtz on craftsy.com
tholtz
Feb 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I do a bit of both, before and after but my starch isn't very strong. I love the smell!
Marty23 on craftsy.com
Marty23
Feb 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Sorry - not paying attention. What do you mean about starching the fabric?
tholtz on craftsy.com
tholtz
Feb 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
If you use starch on your fabric (regular laundry starch for shirts), it makes the fabric stiffer and easier to sew.
Marty23 on craftsy.com
Marty23
Feb 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great looking block! Whast do you mean about starching the fabric!
colerose7385877 on craftsy.com
colerose7385877
Feb 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is beautiful
tholtz on craftsy.com
tholtz
Feb 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, glad you like it!
Lettyb on craftsy.com
Lettyb
Feb 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love how this makes the darks and lights dance!
kmc75 on craftsy.com
kmc75
Feb 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I really like the change you put into this block...It is wonderful, very creative!
Jmsham3 on craftsy.com
Jmsham3
Jan 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the unique difference in colors you used, sure makes the block look different!
Diane C Cote on craftsy.com
Diane C Cote
Jan 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I would love to see it as part of a full quilt, given the effect you added with the pale and charcoal grey. Is this your plan? Or you simply wanted to give it a "twist"? Very creative. Diane Ct
gingersnap on craftsy.com
gingersnap
Jan 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Love this combination on this block! Looks fabulous!

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