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Spider Web blocks are rather particular piecing to make them lie perfectly
flat when done. Most triangular pieces can be cut on a true bias with threads
on two sides parallel with the weave of the material. But this, not being a
right triangle, can not cut a true bias which means care must be taken to keep
the long sides from stretching.
Piece the bases onto the long triangles first, then sew four pie-shaped pieces
together for each half block. Put on the corner triangles, and sew one long
seam through to complete.
For a full size quilt set together with white 11-inch squares, allow 5 1/2 yards
of white and 3 yards of a color. You will need 28 pieced blocks and 28 plain
ones, or 7 blocks wide by 8 blocks long, making the quilt finish 77 by 88
inches.
Material Estimate: For a twin size estimate the length of
course is always the same, but the width may be planned any size from 63 inches
to 78 inches depending on how much one wants it to hang over the sides, how
deep the springs and mattress total, etc. For a Spider Web Quilt, twin size,
you may use 6 blocks by 8, finishing 66 by 88 inches, which would require about
2 1/2 yards of light color, with 4 3/4 yards or dark.
The Wedding Ring Special quilting pattern could be easily adapted to quilt the
spider web blocks, using the small flower for a border or lattice strips.
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