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  1. 10-15-2012, 05:09 PM #1
    QuiltnLady1
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    When I do something repetitive (like the many 9-patches), I have a problem keeping things straight.

    I take a piece of graph paper and make a block where the patches are at least 1/2" bigger than the cut size.. If the patches are all alike, I label with the color, if not I number the patches in the block. I label the top, bottom, right and left of the paper block on the paper outside of the block. I make piles of cut patches to correspond with the numbers of the patches on the paper block. I put the stack of patches on top of the paper block with the top of the block away from me. When I pick up two pieces, I put a pin close to the seam I am supposed to be sewing. I do one block at a time.

    Hope this helps -- it helps me to keep things straight.
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  2. 10-15-2012, 05:23 PM #2
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    Keeping things organized can be a big problem. Once you get your rhythm the blocks will go together easier. Do you have a small cookie sheet that you can stack the different squares on?
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  3. 10-15-2012, 06:38 PM #3
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    keep organised!!!!!-for a DP9patch-i made a prototype set to work from as lots of squares had embroideries they need to be orientated correctly--i still have ducks swimming in the sky?????--some days my sewing brain will not wake up with my body so i do something else
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  4. 10-15-2012, 06:47 PM #4
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    Somedays nothing works so hopefully tomorrow will be better.
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  5. 10-15-2012, 06:47 PM #5
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    If there are 110 9 patches I am betting they are itty bitty, correct?? I am on my 253rd 4 patch on point and going bonkers. I'm saving the 9 patches for last as I figured they would be easier. This is a quilt of shear endurance!!!
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  6. 10-16-2012, 05:22 AM #6
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    The 9-patches are only 3 color, green, tan, cream. But that is where the problem is...I think....LOL. the cream and the tan are pretty close in shades when not under the light and I am guessing the that I just mix them up. I have 6 to fix this morning to finish up what I need for the blocks (18 blocks-4 per block), the remainder are for the setting triangles and those are gonna wait till I need them!
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  7. 10-17-2012, 05:54 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose View Post
    The 9-patches are only 3 color, green, tan, cream. But that is where the problem is...I think....LOL. the cream and the tan are pretty close in shades when not under the light and I am guessing the that I just mix them up. I have 6 to fix this morning to finish up what I need for the blocks (18 blocks-4 per block), the remainder are for the setting triangles and those are gonna wait till I need them!
    If the cream and tan are close, what about not fussing over it and just interchange them? It could make for some great secondary patterns. Do you have a picture of some of it or the final (hoped for) quilt so we could see it? I'm intrigued.
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  8. 10-16-2012, 12:34 PM #8
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    I am having a heck of a time getting some HSTs sewn in the right direction. tonight will be the 3rd time I have sewn them. I am going to sew the other strips together, rip these apart and re-sew one at a time. I'm also having a problem trying to match a slanted seam with straight seam to make a wonky star. I will not be making this pattern again.

    May help if you make stacks of the different colors.

    I hope your day is better tomorrow.
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  9. 10-16-2012, 01:24 PM #9
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    Yipee! It's NOT just me--other people have crazy sewing days, too. Thanks for letting me know! I feel better already. Better luck tomorrow.
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  10. 10-16-2012, 02:14 PM #10
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    Hang in there! A fresh pair of eyes after a rest will hopefully help you see where you are. Organization is surely a help.
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