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01-15-2011, 02:30 PM

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I read 'somewhere' about this paper piecing technique. You app. have to place the patches on the paper, than fold it very precise and sew. It seems to be a fast, eccurate was of sdewing small pieces.

One of the books about this is Miniatures in Minutes, and part of it can be read in Google Books
http://books.google.nl/books?id=Rr7q...page&q&f=false

I wonder if someone here has already sewn this way?

01-15-2011, 02:31 PM

Cyn

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I've heard of it.

01-15-2011, 02:32 PM

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I have done this, but not on paper,I did it on muslin,didnt have to remove it after I was done,it was the foundation for the block

01-15-2011, 02:53 PM

ann clare

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Great technique

01-15-2011, 02:57 PM

MadQuilter

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Yes, I have done this using freezer paper. First, I draw the pattern on the freezer paper and perforate the pattern using an old needle. It makes folding the paper back much easier. To sew ALONG the paper edge, I use the zipper foot and move the needle as close to the edge as possible. Great method!

01-15-2011, 03:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon

Quote:

I wonder if someone here has already sewn this way?

I sew this way often and can answer your question. The truth is I invented this method. I made a video detailing it in 2003 with HGTV for the Simply Quilts show.
http://makeitsimpler.blogspot.com/20...-patterns.html
Unfortunately, the segments can only be seen on U.S. computers so you are unable to see them in the Netherlands.

However, the series of 14 pictures here
http://www.ctpub.com/client/client_p...ISPP_step1.cfm
should give you an understanding the process. I hope this helps.

Anita Grossman Solomon

(To save anyone future aggravation, you should know that the accurate and authentic version of the book Make It Simpler Paper Piecing is 9 inches wide, not 8 1/2 inches wide)

Anita, I have followed you for sometime now and love your techniques. Thanks for posting this for us! I really appreciate it.

01-15-2011, 03:33 PM

Rebecca VLQ

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Oh, my! A celebrity in our midst!!!

Anita, thanks for speaking up. It's kinda surreal to "meet" someone who's been on Simply Quilts. It's how I started piecing things in earnest!

:D

01-15-2011, 03:42 PM

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I have two quilts started using paper piecing. It is fun and quick and you can get a couple quilt blocks done in an evening. The points are pointy and it is a very accurate block when completed.

01-15-2011, 03:42 PM

kathdavis

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I have two quilts started using paper piecing. It is fun and quick and you can get a couple quilt blocks done in an evening. The points are pointy and it is a very accurate block when completed.