Patterns for paper pieced tumbling blocks

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09-23-2009, 03:32 PM

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quilter1962

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Originally Posted by ai731

I took my paper-piecing project with me on the plane to England this summer and had no problems with the sewing needles and pins going through security. Heathrow airport was very strict, too, we all had to take off our shoes and they were confiscating water bottles. For cutting thread, I had a box of dental floss in my toiletries bag - the little cutter on the dental floss box works great for thread - someone here gave me that tip!

You should double check the regulation son the website for the airline that you will be flying with, and/or the airport you will be flying from, but a small sewing kit is allowed under the current FAA security guidelines.

Jan

Jan

Oh you were in the UK this summer - we could have met up - maybe next time OK :wink:

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09-23-2009, 03:36 PM

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I have a pair of baby nail clippers that I always carry with me. Those things stay sharp forever! And I do mean FOREVER! The ones I have are 19 yrs old! They stay in my carryon bag just for that purpose. I've had no problem with needles. I have a travel sewing kit and that has gone thru security with not a problem. It doesn't have scissors in it. I have had problems with my folding scissors. Many times have had them try to confiscate them, but have been able to get them out and run to my suitcase and get them in there. Now, they just stay home.

09-23-2009, 03:48 PM

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Wish I would have thought about the clippers. That's a great idea. About six months ago, my Mom was taken to the E.R. I drove in my own car and was going to do some hand sewing while I waited. The security guard checked my sewing bag and saw my tiny scissors that have less than 1/2 inch blades and said I couldn't take them in the waiting area. I had to take my bag back to the car and I sat, off and on, in that waiting room for 6 hours. :roll:

09-24-2009, 06:27 AM

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Tippy

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Wonderful idea and great suggestions.. how large of a tumbling blocks pattern are you wanting to make?
At the Quilt Expo in Knoxville, there was a lady who has a shop out of her house doing nothing but making the papers for English Paper piecing.. She gave me a sample and I will see if I can hunt it down and get some info for you off of it. If I don't find it my friend who was with me got one also, I'll check with her.

09-24-2009, 06:36 AM

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Tippy

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Found it!!! www.paperpieces.com and www.blankquilting.com These folks were awesome and have very nice quality product.. happy stitching! WOW.. I just went to this site to check it out myself.. the paperpieces one.. and they do have tumbling blocks papers, and TONS of patterns and ideas.... OMG..

09-24-2009, 06:40 AM

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dunster

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To answer your original question, try this site for templates: http://www.ericas.com/quilting/paper...es_english.htm

(I'm assuming that you want to do English paper piecing?)

I'm glad you brought this up. I would also like to try EPP but am not excited about doing grandmother's flower garden. I hadn't thought about tumbling blocks.