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    Old 04-10-2008, 10:29 AM
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    All the recent talk of paper piecing - I just had to give it a try! I downloaded the block from Brenda Henning's site because I could watch the videos for that block on Quilters TV and on QNN. http://www.bearpawproductions.com Let's just say I'm going to look for one without the curved inset :oops: I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt, tho.

    I picked up a package of June Tailor foundation paper and had to use a glue stick to actually glue the top of the foundation paper to a sheet of printer paper to get it to go thru my color laser printer - not something I want to do on any regular basis. The only other issue I ran into was keeping the pieces and the reverse pieces straight, so I just did all my A pieces and then all my B pieces. The curved seam was the first I've ever done; I definitely need to practice on that!
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    Old 04-10-2008, 10:36 AM
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    Good Job! I can't believe it is your first block, Wow :D You were very brave picking one that had the curved insets too! :D I cut, stack, pin and label all my pieces so that I can keep them straight. I also mark on the paper which color goes where before I print them all out. I HATE ripping out pieces :lol: I can't wait to see more of your work :D
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    Old 04-10-2008, 11:12 AM
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    Very nice Roben, you did great!! WoW!!
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    Old 04-10-2008, 11:58 AM
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    Wow this is amazing for your first block Roben, I attempted a paper pieced mariners compass - BUT I appliqued it to the background!! :) :)
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    Old 04-10-2008, 01:12 PM
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    Fabulous colors!! :!: :!: :!:
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    Beautiful - love the colors.
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    Wow!! you did a wonderful job. I can't believe that is your first one. I haven't gotten brave enough to try pp yet but after seeing everyone's great blocks I'm going to have to move it up on my list.
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    Just beautiful! I love your color choices and you did a great job for your first attempt...heck for any number attempt in my mind!
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    Spectacular! You have a talent for paper piecing! Make more!
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    Wow!! Thats fantastic!! and I absolutely LOVE the fabrics!!!
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