Cutting the borders

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Bea has an update for us...she says there is a problem with the instructions on cutting the borders. Here's what she has to say:


I’ve just cut out my ‘pieced border’ (page 5 of the “Completing the Quilt” instructions) and there is an error in it.

Step 1 says, cut 14 pieces 2” x 16 ½” on the lengthwise grain. – so that’s what I did. – and I also cut 8 number 11 triangles.

Then,
Step 2 says, fold the 16 ½” strips in half (2 ½” x 8 ¼”) and Place template #11 on the cut ends and trim off the ends. (this is a discrepancy from step 1).

The problem is –we’re supposed to cut the 14 strips to 2 ½” x 16 ½” since we have to put the 18 birds in between, and they are 2 ½” tall.

Since I cut the triangle at the end of step 1, I don’t even have enough fabric to get any 16 ½” x 2 ½” strips. – so I’ll have to go get more fabric.

Please alert the class to be sure to cut the strips 2 ½” wide – hopefully you can catch them before they do what I did.

Bea

Block 8 - Folsom's Favorite

Ok, here's block 8. Be sure to fussy cut your middle square.



See the corner triangles? The green gingham looking fabric...You can do two small triangles to make these or one larger triangle. Directions say to cut and piece 8 number 14B triangles. If you want to substitute and skip this step you can cut 4 - 13B triangles and forget the piecing...It saves you a step....


(Remember: to see the block close up, just click on the picture)
Parts of the block:



Back of the block showing how to press:



Here's some pics of the sashing. I haven't started working on this part yet. I will post some hints later when I look at it further...