I finished my five clue seven ThimbleCreek Mystery blocks over the Labor Day Weekend.
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| The hourglass units needed to be squared up, and I found my Bloc Loc ruler a great help. The seam fits into the channel in the ruler and then the corners of the units need to intersect at the 2 1/2" lines and at the outside corners. I also kind of double checked (before cutting!) by making sure the X landed in the middle of that half inch square in the center.... |
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| and then trim! |
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| Then the ruler and the trimmed unit both get turned, lined up again, this time with the trimmed edges on the 2 1/2" lines. Look at how fine those ruler lines are--makes it so easy to see that you are in the right spot! Trim again. |
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| Perfect! |
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| To be more efficient, I trim all the units for the blocks on one side, then I will turn the whole pile along with the ruler. I have used my Bloc Loc ruler for half square triangles (it's intended use), and it works great for that also. The ruler comes in lots of different sizes, but I have found the 6 1/2" size works fine for small triangles as well as larger ones--and it may be easier to handle too. |
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| So here are my five scrappy blocks finished--they go together so easily if everything starts out the right size--lol! I'm having lots of fun putting together the fabrics for this mystery! |
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| And I am joining the Perfectly Pleasing Pincushion Parade HERE! There are lots of adorable pincushions--take a look! |
Linking with Scraptastic Tuesday HERE
I have loved following along on this mystery - they're such fantastic blocks. I can't wait to see how they all fit together.
ReplyDeleteCute blocks, as is the doggie pincushion!
ReplyDeleteKaren your little Scotty is adorable and thanks so much for linking up with the parade!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are very pleasing to the eye!
ReplyDeleteI love my bloc-loc rulers, but the lines are wearing off of the one I use the most. I have never had that happen on any other rulers.
Very cute pincushion. : )
Love your pincushion!!
ReplyDeleteI've eyed those rulers, but haven't splurged for them, yet. I'm always afraid I'll end up with something I'll never use...
Your pincushion is certainly adorable. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look perfect Karen! That ruler is really useful!! Love your pincushion! Christine x
ReplyDeleteCute little pincushion and those blocks look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love my Bloc Loc ruler ... you're right, the larger ruler works fine for any size ruler. They also sell a Flying Goose ruler, but I'm not sure if a larger size will work for every size Flying Goose, so I haven't sprung for one. I love that little puppy pincushion.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute blocks--I am trying not to have to use rotary to trim up a lot of blocks as my shoulder complains....tho' that ruler looks really useful....hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that the mystery blocks have you trim them to the perfect size. I'm always amazed when my blocks turn out the right measurement. Yours look fabulous. I wonder how many more blocks.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of your scrappy quilt. The doggy pin cushion is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour puppy pincushion is really cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are keeping up well with the mystery quilt parts. Wonder how many more clues there are. I like the fabrics you are using.....lots of different polka dots.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips on how to use the Bloc Loc. I bought one this summer and still haven't used it yet. Your little pin cushion is very sweet.:)
ReplyDeleteI like those blocks and the fabric combination. I've seen those BlocLoc rulers around here and there in blogland and thought it a nice idea. I tend to use the EZ angle ruler for hourglass and HSTs and rarely have to trim.
ReplyDeleteLove the pincushion. I have a collection of them but rarely make them myself.
Oh... I think I need to get one of those rulers!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the puppy pincushion too.
Love the hourglass blocks and how you make them so precisely. But your pincushion is just adorable! Thanks for joining up with #scraptastictuesday
ReplyDeletePerfect points! Beautiful piecing job!
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