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Old 08-03-2018, 05:52 AM
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bearisgray
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Default String Blocks - What Was I Thinking!?

I made some string blocks on a paper foundation.

That went well and good.

Then I decided to stitch about 1/8 inch all the way around each block - while the paper was still on the back.

It seemed like such a good idea to leave the paper on and keep the units stable - there were all those bias edges and floppy corners to keep in place.

Then I sewed the units together.

That paper was a challenge to remove from the seams.

Next time - I might use a very long basting stitch to keep the edges in place - or not. Maybe a touch of glue to keep the corners from flopping?
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