Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
I need help with English Paper piecing!! >

I need help with English Paper piecing!!

I need help with English Paper piecing!!

Old 04-07-2010, 07:36 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
patty04's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: North Central Pa
Posts: 268
Default

I have my small piece put together but now I need to know how to finish it - as far as the batting and backing go,
Thank you so much in advance.
patty04 is offline  
Old 04-07-2010, 07:45 AM
  #2  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
Default

Do you still have the papers in it? You do have to remove the papers before creating the quilt sandwich.

The techniques for layering the quilt sandwich are the same as for other quilts. I prefer 100% cotton batting for my quilts (Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon) because it seems to get softer in every wash; however, this is a personal choice. Batting choices also depend a lot on how closely you plan to quilt, whether you plan to hand quilt or machine quilt, or whether you want to tie. How big is your quilt top? You might prefer a different batting for a wall hanging than you would for a quilt that will be used on a bed.

I prefer spray basting to create the quilt sandwich. If you do a search on spray basting, you will find threads that explain how to do it. Other methods of basting include pinning, hand basting with thread, tacking, and machine basting with dissolving thread.
Prism99 is offline  
Old 04-07-2010, 07:46 AM
  #3  
Super Member
 
dakotamaid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: South central Nebraska, US
Posts: 5,367
Default

Good reply Prism99. I agree. :D
dakotamaid is offline  
Old 04-07-2010, 09:53 AM
  #4  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
patty04's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: North Central Pa
Posts: 268
Default

Originally Posted by Prism99
Do you still have the papers in it? You do have to remove the papers before creating the quilt sandwich.

The techniques for layering the quilt sandwich are the same as for other quilts. I prefer 100% cotton batting for my quilts (Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon) because it seems to get softer in every wash; however, this is a personal choice. Batting choices also depend a lot on how closely you plan to quilt, whether you plan to hand quilt or machine quilt, or whether you want to tie. How big is your quilt top? You might prefer a different batting for a wall hanging than you would for a quilt that will be used on a bed.

I prefer spray basting to create the quilt sandwich. If you do a search on spray basting, you will find threads that explain how to do it. Other methods of basting include pinning, hand basting with thread, tacking, and machine basting with dissolving thread.
I just made a little table matt because it was my first try at English Paper Piecing - I took all the papers out except for the outer edge, I guess I am confused about putting the sandwhich together because I don't know how to close it - do I put binding around all the different angles (they are hex's )? thank you
patty04 is offline  
Old 04-07-2010, 10:07 AM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Marjpf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Greater Los Angeles Area
Posts: 1,903
Default

When I did mine, I hand sewed the backing on, sewed very carefully to the hexagon sides that were the most inner, and went through the hexagons that stuck out. When all was done, I tied from the back.
Marjpf is offline  
Old 04-07-2010, 12:10 PM
  #6  
Google Goddess
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Indiana (USA)
Posts: 30,181
Default

have fun with your english paper piecing
craftybear is offline  
Old 04-07-2010, 12:55 PM
  #7  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
Default

Originally Posted by patty04
I just made a little table matt because it was my first try at English Paper Piecing - I took all the papers out except for the outer edge, I guess I am confused about putting the sandwhich together because I don't know how to close it - do I put binding around all the different angles (they are hex's )? thank you
Hexagon edges require specialized treatment because of all the angles.

One way to finish it is to place a border fabric under the edge and applique the turned-under hexagon edges to the border fabric. The border itself will have a straight edge, so that you can layer it and bind it as usual.

You could probably leave the paper pieces in while appliqueing to a border, whether appliqueing by hand or machine. (Remove paper before layering the sandwich.)
Prism99 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
molly oldham
Main
3
01-24-2015 10:05 AM
newquiltmama
Main
7
04-26-2011 09:52 AM
Anne T
Main
28
05-27-2010 02:50 PM
roselady
Main
10
08-29-2009 11:05 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter