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Ramblin' Ribbon
Q: I am having a little trouble
on how the pattern works. Since we already have the patterns do we have to make
our lines look like the ones on the grid right? Meaning we can't make up our own
lines correct?? And also I don't understand what you mean by end 1 and end 2?
Also is the border part of the pattern? Also where do you use the corner blocks
if you already have ends 1 and 2??
A:
The grid is only there to help you decide where you want your
ribbon to go. The blocks on the grid would each represent one pattern piece. You
don't have to make all the blocks represented by the grid, but it gives you room
to try out designs. The lines you draw on the grid will show where you
want the ribbon to go. You have to draw something that says "I'll put a straight
pattern here, and a corner there." Draw it however you want, just so you
are able to tell yourself later which patterns to use where.
I have given
you some conventions to use, if you're interested: On the grid page, the blocks
at the top represent what each pattern looks like. Notice how the first block,
with a sort of wide "v" mark in it, looks like one of the "Straight"
patterns. The block with the corner-looking marking represents a "Corner"
pattern. The lines you draw on the grid do not have to be perfect, they should
just help you decide how your top will look and which patterns you will use where.
The End1 and End2 blocks are just mirror images of each other. The other
two blocks--"Straight" and "Corner"--can be turned around
and around to give you all four directions. The End patterns could not and two
different ones are needed, depending on which way you want your end to go. If
you work with the pattern a bit, you would see what I mean. The ends are NOT necessary
to your design (I did not use them in the red and green drawing). I just know
some people would want ends on their ribbons.
There is no border given.
The red and green drawing is just an idea of what you can do, and not something
I expect you to copy.
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