2014--50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars BOW
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Sorry my finger not working so good this morning. That was meant to say I am so surprise to see how everyone's looks so different depending on the colours that are used.
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Jeanieg I can totally relate to the ripping! I had to cut my pieces bigger than the pattern calls for so I don't have to place it so exact. I also glue stick in the seam allowance the two pieces so I can chain at the machine. Has helped some but these are still SLOW! Fun to see every one's.
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Lyn---another great block! Are you using all white for the background/corners?
Hi Carriem
Yes I am making the background all white this will make the stars a focal point on each block, then I will decide what colour to use a my slashes and boards if I need any.
Hi Carriem
Yes I am making the background all white this will make the stars a focal point on each block, then I will decide what colour to use a my slashes and boards if I need any.
#478
I still have NO idea what fabric I will use for the background on my blocks. I am using mostly batiks and once they are all done I will set them out on my king sized bed and "study" them and see what I think would be good.
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Hadn't gotten email notification about this thread in a few days. Wow--I missed a lot. Beautiful blocks, everyone!
A hint for any new paper piecers: it's handy to have the measurements for each section to cut your fabric but I've found it important to add at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch all around her measurements. I pp all the time (not a pro, but I've done lots) and I was coming up short especially on the large outside triangles. Hope this helps someone and eases any frustrations you may have.
A hint for any new paper piecers: it's handy to have the measurements for each section to cut your fabric but I've found it important to add at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch all around her measurements. I pp all the time (not a pro, but I've done lots) and I was coming up short especially on the large outside triangles. Hope this helps someone and eases any frustrations you may have.
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