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Old 04-08-2010, 03:00 PM
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not as good as everyone else's. too many seams in the center made it too bulky for a beginner. excuses, excuses..... :roll:

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Old 04-08-2010, 03:04 PM
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Now, now, don't talk that way about our friend!! We constantly challenge ourselves , that's what keeps life interesting!! It's always "learn as you go"!! :wink:

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Old 04-08-2010, 03:05 PM
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Looks like a great start to something fabulous!
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:08 PM
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I love the color combination and it looks good to me!
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
not as good as everyone else's. too many seams in the center made it too bulky for a beginner. excuses, excuses..... :roll:
I have to book "Painless Paper-Piecing" by Marjorie Rhine and she had the same complaint--bulky seams. She has a different technique for paper piecing using very few pieces of paper. The way she does it you can press the seams anyway that does not create bulk.

I love your color choices and you made a beautiful block! Good Job! :thumbup:
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PRETTY!!!!
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:16 PM
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Looks beautiful from here!
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Old 04-08-2010, 03:17 PM
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i was surprised at how square it ends up being and how well the seam allowances work out on the outside edges. next time, only 4 central seams, not 12. :lol:
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Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by butterflywing
not as good as everyone else's. too many seams in the center made it too bulky for a beginner. excuses, excuses..... :roll:
I have to book "Painless Paper-Piecing" by Marjorie Rhine and she had the same complaint--bulky seams. She has a different technique for paper piecing using very few pieces of paper. The way she does it you can press the seams anyway that does not create bulk.
this was the carol doak way, but not her pattern. at ninnie's insistence (that pest) i bought the cd and learned the technique. at this point in my paper piecing career, i can't imagine making an entire queen quilt this way.
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I think it looks great!
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