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    Old 01-06-2012, 10:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 2011
    Here are some tips I have discovered. Maybe it will help others.
    1. When you flip and press your pieces be sure you iron up tight against the seam so they will match connecting seams.
    2. When connecting your A & B sections and squares use a scant 1/4 " seam. (ie. stitch a needle wide to the right hand side of the black line.)
    3. DO NOT trim the outside edges of the completed block edges until you are finished. Then when you square up your block it will measure 12 1/2" .
    Thanks MonaLisa, I'll try your suggestions. I'm hoping I have better luck with Alaska.
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    Old 01-06-2012, 11:03 AM
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    Here is my Alaska Star Block. This is the second time I have done this one. I love it. It was the March BOM for 2011 Star theme.
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    Old 01-06-2012, 11:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by goldendog55
    I'm also using Kona solids and am alternating block background between black and snow. My block has been posted a couple days ago.
    I can only hope my block comes out as beautifully as yours!
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    Old 01-06-2012, 01:09 PM
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    Thanks, I've had lots of practice, even teaching PP.
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    Old 01-06-2012, 03:13 PM
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    Ok, only one more section to redo again. I thought I needed to redo 2 "B" sections. And nope I needed one of A and B. So back to the drawing table. I even know what I'm doing, but I'm dyslexic and that's my excuse! Honestly I am, and it did take me a while to get all this in my head. So if I can do it, anyone can.
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    Old 01-06-2012, 04:02 PM
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    Finished my Alaska block today and have fabrics ready to cut for the next one. Will post pic Sunday.
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    Here is my Alabama block. I have a huge lump in the middle where I forgot to open the seams and remove the paper before stitching so I'll be picking at that with my tweezers (joy!).

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    Old 01-06-2012, 10:02 PM
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    Such pretty Akabama's (and Alaska)!!!
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    Old 01-07-2012, 02:01 AM
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    All the blocks are beautiful! Seems like everybody EXCEPT us 'Bama girls have done the Alabama block! I'm also wondering if using "used" fabric softener sheets will work, instead of paper for the piecing. I'll give it a try and let you know. That way it won't have to be removed. I also press the used dryer sheets before using them for foundation work, and that stiffens them enough to be usable without stretching, and I try to keep them as square as possible while pressing.
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    Old 01-07-2012, 04:40 AM
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    just love looking at all the blocks..so beautiful..everyone is doing a great job
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