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    Old 06-10-2014, 08:08 AM
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    I've been trying to figure this square out all morning with no luck. I'm hoping that maybe some of you would know how.

    Here is the link to the quilt: http://www.quiltmag.com/magazine/qui...nejuly13/echo/

    It appears to be a rectangle. But when I try to put 5 strips in the middle with 2 white sections on each side, mine never comes out right. Usually one of the white sections is off.

    Any guess as to the rectangle width/length and strip size? That would be a start. I'm mathematically very challenged or else I would have already figured it out. HELP!!!!!
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    Old 06-10-2014, 08:13 AM
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    That certainly looks like an interesting design. I would be totally challenged unless I had written instructions! Guess that is why I buy the magazines or patterns.
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    Old 06-10-2014, 08:20 AM
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    I think the center square is seamed and made of four white triangles.

    I think the strips are pieced with five 1.5 inch colored strips and one 3.5 inch white strips -

    Then the pieced lengths are cut at 45 degree angles.
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    Old 06-10-2014, 09:02 AM
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    I agree with bearisgray! have fun.
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    I don't think it would be for a newbie, unless you have instructions with pictures. I have been quilting for 47-48 years and I would not try it without instructions and pictures.
    Good luck.
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    Old 06-10-2014, 10:21 AM
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    I don't understand why the directions aren't there, as it says you can download patterns from the issue. I agree with Jingle - too complex to figure out, and I usually do without patterns.
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    Looks like fun for people who like math and love puzzles.I fall into the "just buy the pattern" group on this one--and normally am not a pattern girl. Sometimes paying for someone else's time to have done the math for me is worth every penny.
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    Old 06-10-2014, 10:40 AM
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    Look at it as making eight long strips not blocks. Then add a white border.
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    Old 06-10-2014, 10:46 AM
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    When you access the web link above, then click on Bev G.'s name -- will bring up a free download. I didn't download it yet, but it sure is tempting!
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    Old 06-10-2014, 10:48 AM
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    Apologies!!! I should have said that I don't know if the magazine is still available. Email going to company to see. AND I searched and searched for the pattern via google with no luck.

    I have EQ7 and thought I'd try my hand at drawing the block...but wasn't smart enough
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