MARCH 15, 2011 STARS BOM PICTURES
03-17-2011, 07:38 PM
#101
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Originally Posted by Tinynedl
Poker and Sew It, great blocks! I do like the variations that work their way in, whether by purpose or accident! Michelle, yes, you cut down the heavy line and sew the block 1/8th at a time, leaving a seam allowance past the paper where you cut on the line.
Here's my Alaska Star to go in my patriotic quilt. I would have finished sooner, but the cat helped.
Here's my Alaska Star to go in my patriotic quilt. I would have finished sooner, but the cat helped.
03-17-2011, 07:39 PM
#102
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Originally Posted by missgigglewings
I have looked at everyone's Alaska Star and I am totally in awe! I think I am too afraid of this one to even attempt it. I will, however, sleep on it before I give it up completely.
Thanks Seymoore, it is a lovely star!
Thanks Seymoore, it is a lovely star!
03-17-2011, 08:06 PM
#103
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Originally Posted by mstandridge
please help me understand what the heavy diagnal line is on the block. do we make this block in 8th's and then set together? I just can't wrap my mind around this.
everyones blocks are just gorgeous!!!!!!!
everyones blocks are just gorgeous!!!!!!!
03-18-2011, 04:01 AM
#105
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This is a really beautiful star and everyone is doing an amazing job. I started mine yesterday. I would just like to say to those who feel intimidated by paper piecing, to just give it a try and post questions on the Board for help if they need it and they will be pleasantly surprised that they can learn this procedure. The church was the first one I did and I'm still learning, and I really enjoy doing it. You're all so wonderful here and so willing to help and those of us who are still learning really appreciate you.
03-18-2011, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Tinynedl
Poker and Sew It, great blocks! I do like the variations that work their way in, whether by purpose or accident! Michelle, yes, you cut down the heavy line and sew the block 1/8th at a time, leaving a seam allowance past the paper where you cut on the line.
Here's my Alaska Star to go in my patriotic quilt. I would have finished sooner, but the cat helped.
Here's my Alaska Star to go in my patriotic quilt. I would have finished sooner, but the cat helped.
03-18-2011, 11:04 AM
#107
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BEGINNRS TO PP..DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THIS STAR. JUST listen to everyone. wrong side of material to wrong side of pattern. use PLENTY big enough pieces. i even have used a 12" piece and even up one corner, then after pressing cut of the extra... when you cut your block PATTERN IN half initially, number the lst half #1, then the 2nd half -- #2 in a red pen. on all of them. that way you know which 2 pieces to sew together later...pin and trim #1 on every block in the #1 section, then pin and trim every number 2. then pin, PRESS, and trim every #3. etc. GOOD LUCK. IT'S EASY.
03-18-2011, 11:47 AM
#108
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Originally Posted by sewNso
BEGINNRS TO PP..DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THIS STAR. JUST listen to everyone. wrong side of material to wrong side of pattern. use PLENTY big enough pieces. i even have used a 12" piece and even up one corner, then after pressing cut of the extra... when you cut your block PATTERN IN half initially, number the lst half #1, then the 2nd half -- #2 in a red pen. on all of them. that way you know which 2 pieces to sew together later...pin and trim #1 on every block in the #1 section, then pin and trim every number 2. then pin, PRESS, and trim every #3. etc. GOOD LUCK. IT'S EASY.
03-18-2011, 11:52 AM
#109
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and each time after you press, and before you cut, stick a pin thru to make sure you have 1/4 inch on all sides. when i cut the pattern in half, and there was no seam allowence on that edge, i colored the edge red to remind me to add extra on that edge.
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