Originally Posted by Qbee
Wow...I don't know that I would do a Mariner's Compass as my very first PP project! But...hey....you may do fine. My first paper piece project was the Houses BOM here on the QB and I have become somewhat addicted since...LOL. Here is what I used to learn...It is a you tube video done by Connecting Threads and it was VERY helpful to me. I watched several others but for me, this was the most helpful. I literally had my laptop right by my sewing machine the first couple of times. The two most important things to remember "wrong side to wrong side" and being careful to double check before you cut. Here is the video and GOOD LUCK!! :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2gK...eature=related
I hope that helps....let us see your work when you are done :D
Originally Posted by d.swindle
I have a mariners compass patern that calls for paper piecing and I have never done this ,,,Help
D.swindle
I have been paper piecing for all of six months and thought I was doing okay but still had problems. When I saw this video it all clicked and as long as you remember to use the ruler before you cut (ask how I know), this is the best bar none, tutorial out there!!! It really helps line up the fabric for the next pieces. I now love paper piecing while as before I just did it to get the result I wanted. Thank you so much for this link.