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Honchey 08-04-2015 05:18 AM

The FWS 30"s Quilt-Along Week 1 Blocks-Addie & Aimee
 
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Here we are finally at the beginning of a wonderful journey.
I have Addie and Aimee ready for their debut..I had some difficulty with Aimee and was able to bring her around to behaving...

grannyQ 08-04-2015 05:31 AM

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I will try to add mine.
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I'm doing all my block's in green fabrics.
Just a note of caution if you are using the quilting diagram for queen size quilt as it's pictured in the book. Be sure to look at the 2nd column of blocks, look at the top and the bottom blocks in that row they are #41, they are half blocks, also 4th column # 90, 6th column is # 73, 8th column is # 23. I hope I explained this for everyone.
Very pretty blocks Honchey, I really like them. Hope to see more today.

CookyIN 08-04-2015 05:39 AM

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Here's Addie --

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Aimee is in progress. For the near future all of my blocks are going to be red, yellow, blue. The center square is vintage fabric, the rest is new. Each block will have a mix of old and new fabrics.

huskyquilter 08-04-2015 05:40 AM

Oh boy! Very pretty! Had an unexpected, but positive life event, so I haven't gotten very far. Got Addie started, but haven't gotten very far with her. I can't wait to see everyone's blocks, and hopefully I'll catch up pretty soon. I'm trying to do a little every night.

CookyIN 08-04-2015 05:42 AM

Honchey, love that blue and red "berry and dot" print; it looks so fresh!

grannyQ, I like your green theme; can't wait to see more squares added.

btiny36 08-04-2015 05:43 AM

Nice work ladies....going to enjoy watching the blocks unfold in the coming weeks.

oksewglad 08-04-2015 06:22 AM

Good morning...pretty blocks...

grannyQ...Ah green for this FWS quilt...

TOOMANYUFO'S 08-04-2015 06:38 AM

Wow! Very nice blocks did everyone paper piece theirs? My book arrived yesterday.

Pam P 08-04-2015 07:40 AM

Ohhh pretty blocks! Had to check in and see them (even though I am working). Should have one to post later this evening. I have worked on it last night but need to take it apart a little bit to fix a piece. Can't wait to work on them some more!

janRN 08-04-2015 08:26 AM

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cwessley 08-04-2015 08:34 AM

Love the blocks already :)

katybob 08-04-2015 09:25 AM

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All the blocks are terrific! Cookie, I love the fussy-cut little girl. Her name must be Addie, right? GrannyQ, the green blocks are going to make an awesome quilt. And, JanRN, your color selection for Aimee made it look like a completely different block from the others -- it's really pretty. Here are my Addie and Aimee:
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JeanieG 08-04-2015 10:15 AM

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Here are my first two blocks:



klgreene 08-04-2015 12:03 PM

Lovely Ladies, I can't start yet, my book should arrive tomorrow, but I'll catch up.

carriem 08-04-2015 01:31 PM

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Here are my first 2 blocks...Aimee is a little blurry, but you get the idea. :)

CookyIN 08-04-2015 01:37 PM

Beautiful blocks, ladies! I love seeing all the different color combinations!

JeanieG 08-04-2015 02:53 PM

These blocks are all so colorful! I love them!

Honchey 08-04-2015 04:02 PM

Oh such pretty blocks and I love all the color variations...Now that our blocks have been posted we can sit back and watch the rest of the show all week!!!

grannyQ 08-04-2015 05:05 PM

It looks like we are off and running with this 30's quilt. Everyone has such pretty blocks. Happy to see so many ladies doing this quilt along with us. I hope you all enjoy the journey.

Pam P 08-04-2015 05:17 PM

Have a question.. Should I remove the paper before I post the photo? I wasn't sure when is the right time to remove them. Sound like a beginner don't I?

carriem 08-04-2015 06:47 PM

Pam--I leave my paper on until I am ready to start assembling my blocks. It keeps them from stretching/getting out of shape since we are taking a year to get them all done...

Pam P 08-05-2015 03:17 AM

Thank you Carriem, I wondered about how they would hold up for a year, although I have a notebook set up to hold them (thanks QuiltingNinaSue). They just don't seem to lay as flat as those I am seeing in the photos. I will post pictures later today.

QuiltingNinaSue 08-05-2015 03:54 AM

Pam P , I remove my pp paper in the seams that need to lay flat or open and get pressed down flat. Hope that helps you. Do not worry about pp in the corners because Carol Doan does not, it will wash out later.

grandme26 08-05-2015 06:36 AM

I will be starting on my blocks this afternoon.

huskyquilter 08-05-2015 09:30 AM

I'm hoping I can finish one up tonight, but we'll see... Really wanted to finish a baby quilt before I started this (my adorable nephew George was born just a few days ago), but seeing these pics is inspiring me. I'm partway through quilting George's quilt. Maybe I'll take a bit of a break at some point tonight and pull out my backup machine to work on this, so I don't have to change the setup of my quilting machine. Funny, to say I'm taking a break from quilting, to work on quilting. Ha ha...

JaneH 08-05-2015 09:43 AM

I love the blocks here and the colours are wonderful. But....aaaarrrgghh..... I've been working on the first one all afternoon and now have to either pick the whole thing apart or start over with new fabric and new cuttings. I've nearly lost the will to live! To be honest, I think I'm shooting way above my skill level. I got almost done I thought, but then realized that my seams don't line up. I probably didn't cut out carefully enough as I did it very quickly, and also have had a really difficult time with getting the seam allowance straight. But this moan is just to say that I'm inspired by all the beautiful blocks so far. I'm going to have another go tomorrow, but if I can't make it work, I'll just slip into the shadows and be happy to admire everyone else's efforts.

CookyIN 08-05-2015 10:05 AM

Jane, IMO you can't rely on the foundation papers for the seams to line up. And that isn't just with these, it's with any you do because we're all human.

I have to to the "pin trick" where I put a straight pin through the matching point of the first piece and then bring in the second piece and place the pin through the matching point of the second piece. From there, I place straight pins to secure the two pieces, being careful not to shift them. It helps to hold them by the outer seam edge when placing the pins.

Now, here's an invaluable trick from Carol Doak. Take the pinned piece to your sewing machine and set your stitch length to a basting stitch (that's 6 on my machine). Take a couple stitches through the outer corners and any matching points. You'll just baste, lift your presser foot and pull the fabric to the next point, take a couple stitches and so on. When done, remove the pins and finger press the seam open. If your points match, go ahead and sew your final seam (removing the basting stitches when you're done). If they don't, it's easy to remove the basting stitches and try again to match your points.

I'm on the second block and it took me three tries to match my points, but with this method, it isn't too stressful.

Honchey 08-05-2015 10:18 AM

Jane, My advice to you is to print out the templates..use them as a guide to cutting the fabric larger than the template itself at least by a quarter of an inch..use a glue stick when placing the fabric on the pping section when adding another piece of fabric , line it up then pin on the seamline and flip it to see if it covers the section it needs to cover...if it doesn't, re adjust it so that it does before you stitch with the machine..I do this with every piece of fabric..

Don't give up.. Do me a favor and work on block # 79 "Patience" using the pping method.. cut each piece of fabric 3 " square..This is a very easy block to make..when you're done , post it here..
AND, for any others new to this way of sewing blocks do the same as I've asked Jane to do...

JaneH 08-05-2015 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by Honchey (Post 7277874)
Jane, My advice to you is to print out the templates..use them as a guide to cutting the fabric larger than the template itself at least by a quarter of an inch..use a glue stick when placing the fabric on the pping section when adding another piece of fabric , line it up then pin on the seamline and flip it to see if it covers the section it needs to cover...if it doesn't, re adjust it so that it does before you stitch with the machine..I do this with every piece of fabric..

Don't give up.. Do me a favor and work on block # 79 "Patience" using the pping method.. cut each piece of fabric 3 " square..This is a very easy block to make..when you're done , post it here..
AND, for any others new to this way of sewing blocks do the same as I've asked Jane to do...

Thanks for the encouragement. I think I'm going to print it out AGAIN, this time on heavy card stock, and try to see if I can save this project. If not, I'll start over. And if THAT doesn't work, well.... I've learned my lesson.

katybob 08-05-2015 11:04 AM

JaneH, are you paperpiecing or "regular" piecing?

Texas_Sue 08-05-2015 12:05 PM

I have my paper piece printed for both blocks and hope to get these done today. It may actually be tomorrow before I get it done, but I'm raring to go! Now, just to select my fabrics and go from there.

Susan

Rosyhf 08-05-2015 12:30 PM

I'm late but I will get caught up directly...

janRN 08-05-2015 01:45 PM

Cooky, to make it easier, instead of pins use the little red Clover Clips. Still use a pin to find the point then put a clip on either side of the pin, remove pin, add more clips if seam is long then sew. The clips will slip off as you get to them. Pins can too easily distort the fabric & paper (not to mention sticking your finger). I got slammed on another thread because someone thought the clips are an expensive waste of money. My response to that: "bleep". If I get the desired results and find an easier way to do it it's worth the money. I got a box of the clips on Amazon for under $20; you can get some at Joanne's with a coupon for less than $10. Just a suggestion to make paper piecing easier and more enjoyable!

JeanieG 08-05-2015 03:01 PM

Great idea Jan! I'll have to try that. I do agree that the pins tend to distort the fabric and paper.

Pam P 08-05-2015 03:29 PM

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Adding my blocks! As far as the Clover clips, wish I had them. CookyIN, I used the pin trick the way you said and that worked fine but I did have a little bit of a struggle. As far as the clips being expensive, something is worth to you what it is worth to you. I have thrown away $20 on many more useless things!

Pam P 08-05-2015 03:42 PM

Now what did I do to get the blue triangles on one side the way it is supposed to be but not on the other side in Aimee?

Honchey 08-05-2015 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by Pam P (Post 7278137)
Now what did I do to get the blue triangles on one side the way it is supposed to be but not on the other side in Aimee?

Pam, Your block is perfect..the little extra in the 2 triangles disappears in the seam allowance..Your blocks turned out great and I love the print fabric in Addie...

Pam P 08-05-2015 04:10 PM

Oh ok thanks Honchey! Looking forward to doing the next two.

katybob 08-05-2015 04:37 PM

I use those little clips for all kinds of things. Love 'em! And I sometimes put tiny dots of Elmer's glue in the seam allowance to hold the pieces together.

CookyIN 08-05-2015 04:57 PM

Pam, you likely did what I did. I pieced one of my sections in a different order because it seemed easier to me -- and it was, but then I lost the tips of my blue triangles. Luckily I realized the tips disappear in the seam allowance before ripping out! I'll post a pic tomorrow.


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