Best method to make a Storm at sea
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I'm also wondering the same question! I have the Ohio star die and it did improve a LOT the appearance of my blocks. I would say they went from 75% perfect (with some ripping) to 95% perfect (without ripping).
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Here's is another vote for Deb Tucker tools. They might be a bit pricy up front, but they make several sizes of blocks, so you should be able to use them for multiple projects. And the results can't be beat.
Having said that, I made one SAS quilt with the Wendy Mathson trimplates and was very happy with the results. I bought her tools before I knew about DT. I liked the process and the results, but her tool only makes one size of block. My SAS is here: Why I Finally made a Storm at Sea (with pictures)
SAS is my favorite pattern and I'm looking forward to seeing pics of yours.
Having said that, I made one SAS quilt with the Wendy Mathson trimplates and was very happy with the results. I bought her tools before I knew about DT. I liked the process and the results, but her tool only makes one size of block. My SAS is here: Why I Finally made a Storm at Sea (with pictures)
SAS is my favorite pattern and I'm looking forward to seeing pics of yours.
I will most certainly buy Deb Tucker rulers because I agree they look useful for all kind of projects.
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I'm not a very good piecer, so that's my main concern. I think this model NEED to have a perfect alignment to create the wonderful illusion of curves.
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I did SAS using a freezer paper-piecing method where you don't sew on the paper but closely along the folded edges. It worked wonderfully and you can use the same pattern several times before needing to replace. No need to pick out paper! This site gives wonderful instructions: http://www.twiddletails.com/images/FPFtute/FPFTute.pdf
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After thinking for a while about the quilt model I should make for my daughter room, I have finally settled for a Storm at sea. I've always found this model absolutely gorgeous, but when I saw the rainbow Tula Pink version of it here, I knew it was the one my daughter should have:
I'm also due for a little technical challenge, so I feel excited to set this kind of goal for myself in 2019. However, I would like to complete the quilt within a reasonable amount of time, so I'm looking for any advice to help me in the process.
1) Pro and cons of paper piecing for this model? (I've done one twin size paper piecing quilt and loved the precision of the result, but found the ripping of the paper extremely tedious)
2) Is there any special technique, ruler or tool to help with the cutting and assembly process (I have an Accuquilt studio cutter)? In the free pattern provided on Tula Pink blog, there are instructions to cut the pieces with fraction (like 2 3/8 inches) I'm definitely the kind of girl who will get better results if she construct an oversize block and then re-cut it
3) Anyone ever done this model with scraps? How did you manage the organization of the colors?
Thank you so much in advance for sharing your expertise!
I'm also due for a little technical challenge, so I feel excited to set this kind of goal for myself in 2019. However, I would like to complete the quilt within a reasonable amount of time, so I'm looking for any advice to help me in the process.
1) Pro and cons of paper piecing for this model? (I've done one twin size paper piecing quilt and loved the precision of the result, but found the ripping of the paper extremely tedious)
2) Is there any special technique, ruler or tool to help with the cutting and assembly process (I have an Accuquilt studio cutter)? In the free pattern provided on Tula Pink blog, there are instructions to cut the pieces with fraction (like 2 3/8 inches) I'm definitely the kind of girl who will get better results if she construct an oversize block and then re-cut it
3) Anyone ever done this model with scraps? How did you manage the organization of the colors?
Thank you so much in advance for sharing your expertise!
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