tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post4556429086084264507..comments2022-03-27T01:37:57.509-05:00Comments on buggspot: Clarification on the Speedy Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial for Moda!Leah Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018902294083905744noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-33718113667093963792019-08-16T17:08:42.716-05:002019-08-16T17:08:42.716-05:00I had foolded all day with this old pattern anc co...I had foolded all day with this old pattern anc couldn't figure out how andd still confused but will try some of your tricks thanks ellenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556033775147504957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-1237651584921501392018-09-03T12:41:37.718-05:002018-09-03T12:41:37.718-05:00Another approach would be to make a paper template...Another approach would be to make a paper template with a 45 degree angle: Take a square or rectangular piece of paper (printer paper, for example, and fold it by bringing 2 adjoining edges together. By doing this you have halved the corner, which is 90 degrees, to the required 45 degree angle. you could either cut along the fold, or use the folded paper as the template for the angle. Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650398480170767712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-88192745488668760532013-12-17T13:30:26.441-06:002013-12-17T13:30:26.441-06:00I was able to fit mine on some 44" wide fabri...I was able to fit mine on some 44" wide fabric, but I realize that especially after washing, your fabric may not be wide enough. So yes, you will probably need to add some fabric to make it wide enough. Bummer. =/ As for binding the corners, it should be very similar to binding regular right angles, just making that angle a bit wider. I've done this a few times now and it's done just in the same manner. I think you should give it a go and if you're still having trouble, I will try to think of a way to explain it and/or some pictures to help. :) I'd love to see a picture of it all when you're done!!Leah Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018902294083905744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-13346970623101440262013-12-17T13:27:12.781-06:002013-12-17T13:27:12.781-06:00So long as that angle is 45 degrees, your skirt sh...So long as that angle is 45 degrees, your skirt should be just fine! And I think my measurements for the 10 1/4" were just approximate because mine ended up just being close to that, but not exact. So you're all good!!Leah Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018902294083905744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-55031782043248178982013-12-17T12:35:55.695-06:002013-12-17T12:35:55.695-06:00Two questions: 1) did u place a seam somewhere on ...Two questions: 1) did u place a seam somewhere on the backing? My skirt is several inches wider then my 42" fabric. 2) any tips on binding circles & those "corners". I'm going to machine bind it yet realized I only have 2 sorta 'right' angles.NubianRoxannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324372641208123269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-55352394578256323822013-12-15T16:15:58.769-06:002013-12-15T16:15:58.769-06:00Thanks so much Leah for re-explaining it for me!! ...Thanks so much Leah for re-explaining it for me!! Wow I give you huge kudos for all your help. I got confused with all the lines and just went back to the very beginning of the instruction on moda's site. I wasn't "seeing" where the 45degree angle fell within the triangle. Once I realized the 45 degree mark was the top of the triangle (45degrees x 8 triangles= 360 degrees) i just lined up my ruler to enable me to make a 45 degree angle at the top. Ended up needing two rulers instead of a black line, but it worked... at least I think. :o)<br /><br />One thing tho... my strips ended up being closer to 10 1/4" vs 10 1/2" like it should. I noticed this shrunk my triangle to be 11 1/4" on two sides and then 8 1/2" on the bottom. Will this be an issue in the end? I'm hoping it will just mean a "smaller" skirt.<br /><br />Thanks again!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-7674419420130685702013-12-03T13:46:45.672-06:002013-12-03T13:46:45.672-06:00Ok, try this: Pick a right angle in the center-ish...Ok, try this: Pick a right angle in the center-ish of your mat (say, where the 14" lines both meet). Now measure out 10" to the right, make a small mark, then go back to your 14" intersection and measure down 10" and make another small mark. Now use a ruler or cutting guide to measure the distance between the two marks you just made. I think it will be a smidge over 14". Make a mark at 7" and draw a line between *this most recent mark* and the original 14" intersection. Now measure how long that line is (we'll call this x). Then draw a line that is this exact same length (x) from the 14" intersection to the right towards your original *very first* mark. Do you see the 45 degree angle you just drew on your mat? I really hope this works. I'm running out of ideas to explain how to do this. :)Leah Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018902294083905744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936310988810370579.post-35294734885036722013-12-02T23:08:04.334-06:002013-12-02T23:08:04.334-06:00I don't have a black line on my cutting board ...I don't have a black line on my cutting board to use as a reference and my 45 degree mark is awkwardly in the corner. I was trying to use my ruler's 45degree mark but this isn't helping either. I tried turning it and flipping it with no success to see and cut a 45degree angle. Any further suggestions for this newbie quilter?NubianRoxannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324372641208123269noreply@blogger.com