Now I don't want you to panic, and no it isn't a typo, we are going to make (60) Diamond Rects!
Did I say don't panic. They don't all have to be finished today, or even this week. I put them early in the series so you could take a little bit to finish them. It is better to take your time and have them perfect than to rush. I promise.
I have some tips for you and you already have a lot of the fabric ready... :)
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| A few of my Paisley Rose Diamond Rects |
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| A few of my Bermuda Batiks Diamond Rects |
Oh, and I have a special announcement, it's so late, I almost forgot. Wednesday, I'm going to be going LIVE from the Yankee Quilter, on my Facebook page, revealing the fabric I selected for my next Holiday Medallion Series! It's call Holiday Retreat, and it will be launching in late August running to late November. We know it is early, but I picked and the Yankee Quilter ordered, two fabric lines that will be here early! Yes, fingers crossed, it will arrive a few weeks/month early. On Wednesday, I will be sharing a few more details about the series, make sure to tune in.
You will want to pick (10) of the strips you reserved in Clue #1, make sure to pick a variety of colors and textures (patterns).
Be careful cutting your wide strips and consider using the Stripology Ruler for your sub cuts. I did!
Make sure you are storing your Rectangles. Later, I will add my completed Diamond Rects to the bag with my Rectangles.
Now let's talk Diamond Rects - I recommend only cutting one strip at a time and make sure it is pressed
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| Rights start on the left |
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| Make your first cut and trim the top |
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| Turn the unit around and cut the other side |
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| Tada! |
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| Then continue down the strip |
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| Lefties start on the right side |
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| Make your first cut and trim the top |
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| Turn the unit around and trim the other side |
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| Tada! |
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| Then continue down the strip. |
Now the Side Triangles, you want to keep these in pair, with either right side together.
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| Line it up with the proper size |
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| And cut |
Make sure to take the time to assign the Side Triangles, to the proper corner, as you pick then off the mat
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| Paisley Rose - Keep them neat. They should form a Rectangle |
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Bermuda Batiks Keep them neat. They should form a Rectangle
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Constructions Tips: Consider making one, end to end, before power sewing.
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| Always see it, flip it left, and line up, then sew. You only need a small amount of extra Side Triangle under the skinny point of the Diamond. |
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| Take your time pressing - do not stretch - Finger press, and press |
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| The same line up for your second Side Triangle |
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| Trim the dog ears that would interfere with sewing the next two side. Then see it, flip it left, line it up - the point of the Diamond should almost line up with the point of the Side Triangle. I let my Side Triangle hang out a few threads. |
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| The same goes for the last Side Triangle placement. |
Next is trim down.
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| Right Handed - place the Diamond Rect vertically |
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| Line up with the proper Xs and trim |
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| Rotate 180 degree, line up and trim down |
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| Left Handed Handed - place the Diamond Rect horizonal, line up and trim. |
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| Rotate, line up and trim. |
Now, remember you don't need to rush and get these done. Take your time, and make them well. Consider using them as starters/leaders if you are working on another project.
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| Beautiful! |
I can't wait to see your. Remember if you are a member of the Clue and Class, I have a bunch of other tips for you on the Class.
Remember to post your Diamond Rects, maybe even do a "check-in" to keep you motivated.
Keep Stitching,
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