07d | Mirror Quilt Blocks
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Sometimes you'll want to mirror a block to create some symmetry or another design element. In this sub-module, you'll learn how to easily mirror a block (horizontally or vertically).
Please note that when you mirror a block, you are often manifesting a unique block that has not been created as a block. This is important to remember when you go to make your quilt that some blocks might have a regular and mirrored version.
Mirrored blocks will be noted in your quilt information download and denoted with an asterisk.
NOTE: The blocks in the images below are different than those in the video. This is because, I mistakenly used a block that looks the same when its mirrored and rotated. I'll update the video at a later date.
To HORIZONTALLY mirror a quilt block:
Select the block cells in your quilt that you want to mirror. In the video, I selected a column of block cells.
Click on the ROTATE/MIRROR tab on the left side control panel.
It will expand. Then click on the Left/Right button in the Mirror section.
You will now see the blocks are mirrored horizontally.
To VERTICALLY mirror a quilt block:
Select the block cells in your quilt that you want to mirror. In the video, I selected a row of block cells.
Click on the ROTATE/MIRROR tab on the left side control panel.
It will expand. Then click on the Top/Bottom button in the Mirror section.
You will now see the blocks are mirrored vertically.
