Old 01-18-2012, 04:55 AM
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DMotyl
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Originally Posted by Lori S
Try really starching your fabric prior to any cutting. I find starching ( very heavy starching) is very helpful with paper piecing. It helps to keep the biases in check and once the fabric is folded and pressed , and it is less likely to fold back on itself ( I really hate when that happens).
Once the block is done before removing all the papers stay stitch around the perimeter 1/8 ich from the edge, using the same small stitch length you used for the rest of the block.
These are some good hints. I am taking a course online with Craftsy.com and she does say that spray starch is a big help especially with bias work. I like the idea of stitching 1/8 in around each block as an added protection....

Your quilt is a beauty. I have never seen that pattern. It certainly is gorgeous.... Thanks for sharing....
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