Kaleidoscope Block 2 of 4 - Cutting Kaleido Angles

Marti explains the block and cutting the 2 types of triangles with a Kaleido-Ruler for perfectly fitting pieces every time.
The pattern for the Classic Kaleidoscope in the background, and many other Kaleidoscope quilts, is in Marti's book Kaleidoscope ABCs. Information is on our Web site at http://www.frommarti.com/KABCs.shtml

:36 Why Marti cuts the strips for the Kaleido-Angles on the crosswise grain (width of fabric) and how to know what size strip to cut.

2:14 Learn how to measure the strip widths with the Kaleido-Ruler and other strip cutting tips.

3:30 Stack four strips and cut four triangles at one time, exactly what is needed for both the light and dark fabrics for the classic Kaleidoscope block.

4:20 Find out why it matters from which end of the strip you start cutting!

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• quilt blocks
• Marti Mitchell
• Marty Mitchell
• Martie Mitchell
• sewing
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