50 Fab Paper-Pieced Stars
#751
Here's to Arkansas!
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I created an album on here so I could post all the pictures together.
You can click on the link at the bottom of this message to see all of my blocks so far if you'd like to.
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I created an album on here so I could post all the pictures together.
You can click on the link at the bottom of this message to see all of my blocks so far if you'd like to.
#752
Wow Newbee, you got caught up fast. Great Work. here are my 4 blocks.
I have light backgrounds and dark backgrounds. My plan is to make 2 lap quilts... one with light and the other dark. But... I won't know for sure till they are all done.
I have light backgrounds and dark backgrounds. My plan is to make 2 lap quilts... one with light and the other dark. But... I won't know for sure till they are all done.
#753
I see we've decided to post all 4 blocks at the end of the months, but...I've been working on Alaska for 2 days. (Not slow really, just busy with a bazillion things) And I'm so happy with Alaska for a couple of reasons. So I can't stand to wait until I finish the next two states. I promise I will catch up though. I just did a lot of fussy positioning, although I know it's not perfect, it is 100% better then my Alabama. And I've discovered how to make paper piecing work for me. I sew it backwards? With the paper UP. I position the material with a light, then place it under the foot paper side up because I can see the line through the paper and it's perfect! I'll get caught up now that I have the hang of it and post pics properly next time.
My next reason I am excited about my Alaska, I saw some of you talking about marking blocks somehow. Well, while I was visiting DD in Florida we found the most fun "state" fabric. I grabbed some intending to use it to back my stars. Then I thought what if I fussy cut each state off the print and fussied it again in a corner of my block. I actually love it and I think it will be so fun on each block. However...if y'all hate it, I can redo that part. So I posted a close up for you to see.
My last pic is my scrap pile from trimming after each seam. I know there has been talk about piece size and waste, so I thought I'd show you my trims. I cut according to her sizes, plus I add 1/4 inch. I did that because Alabama came up a tad small and I don't want that to happen again. The extra 1/4" was just enough.
I just love all y'alls stars. Such talent. This is so fun. Thanks Diva for starting this group. <3
My next reason I am excited about my Alaska, I saw some of you talking about marking blocks somehow. Well, while I was visiting DD in Florida we found the most fun "state" fabric. I grabbed some intending to use it to back my stars. Then I thought what if I fussy cut each state off the print and fussied it again in a corner of my block. I actually love it and I think it will be so fun on each block. However...if y'all hate it, I can redo that part. So I posted a close up for you to see.
My last pic is my scrap pile from trimming after each seam. I know there has been talk about piece size and waste, so I thought I'd show you my trims. I cut according to her sizes, plus I add 1/4 inch. I did that because Alabama came up a tad small and I don't want that to happen again. The extra 1/4" was just enough.
I just love all y'alls stars. Such talent. This is so fun. Thanks Diva for starting this group. <3
Last edited by SheriR; 01-25-2012 at 10:04 PM.
#755
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 95
California Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0UcQDUR-fU
#756
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 95
Jan.... I do an assembly line... stitch #1 & 2 on... all 8 at once... (I usually ck the 1st one to make sure every thing covers) Pull the 1st one through & start doing them in a row. Take them to the table & clip threads on one side... flip over... do other side & pull pins out. Press all the pieces... back to the table... then trim up & place the next piece on each one than back to the sewing machine. Shoot... I just made myself dizzy.
Last edited by LDB; 01-26-2012 at 05:47 AM.
#757
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 1,601
I do round up my cuts to the nearest larger inch, 1/2" or 3/4" now - none of that silly 3/8" or 5/8" business for me - who can even see those little lines? I have found that having a bit extra for the background portions of the blocks gives me a bit of 'fudge' room when triming.
#758
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 60
How about this one for California - especially in January...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0UcQDUR-fU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0UcQDUR-fU
#759
Sherri, we are still posting pics of blocks every week. Just posting an extra pic the last week of the month to show all the blocks for that month together. Heavens, we can't wait all month to see your pretty block.
#760
Moonwork, love your fussy cut flowers in Arkansas and also like your album idea. Didn't even know we had that option.
SheriR, can't wait to see more from your "state" fabric. Great idea.
LDB, music is perfect for January!! Loved those Mamas and Papas.
SheriR, can't wait to see more from your "state" fabric. Great idea.
LDB, music is perfect for January!! Loved those Mamas and Papas.
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