Fun and Done
12-28-2009, 06:48 AM
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I have done one Fun and Done. Have the rulers also.
I had a problem with connecting the blocks even using a zipper foot. They did not turn out nice and even. Also have some seams comming apart because I made it larger than pattern and it puts to much strain on the seam that holds the blocks togather.
I had a problem with connecting the blocks even using a zipper foot. They did not turn out nice and even. Also have some seams comming apart because I made it larger than pattern and it puts to much strain on the seam that holds the blocks togather.
12-28-2009, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose Marie
I have done one Fun and Done. Have the rulers also.
I had a problem with connecting the blocks even using a zipper foot. They did not turn out nice and even. Also have some seams comming apart because I made it larger than pattern and it puts to much strain on the seam that holds the blocks togather.
I had a problem with connecting the blocks even using a zipper foot. They did not turn out nice and even. Also have some seams comming apart because I made it larger than pattern and it puts to much strain on the seam that holds the blocks togather.
I must say the reviews I read when I bought something to make life easier to be a cat lover was easier to decide than to do a Fun&Done quilt. Just when I think I will, I see a post and I change "maybe not". I have invested so much money in my DJ that I can't afford to do too much experimenting. This is not like making one block to see if you can do it, you have to pretty well make the whole thing. I'm going to make at least one. Have to,my curiosity is peaked. All the quilts that have been pictured look great. I can see where is would save time in the long run. Cutting may take longer but the end result would come quicker.
12-29-2009, 07:24 AM
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Yes I have made one. They are quick and easy, but I think they are a little stiff(maybe after some use this will go away). It gets a little bulky to handle while putting it together. I used backing blocks of say 9 1/2 to 7 1/2(top focal fabric). I like the look better. It looked more like sashing.
12-29-2009, 07:54 AM
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this might help. and there are patterns for $8.00 at several shops online. the template is $18.00 so I will pass on that.
this might help. and there are patterns for $8.00 at several shops online. the template is $18.00 so I will pass on that.
12-29-2009, 08:26 AM
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I took a class on The Cotton Method -- didn't really enjoy it. It requires a lot of cutting and stacking beforehand, then a lot of straight stitching, than a lot more precision work folding the quarter inch seams under and stitching them. It was cool that you could make completely reversible table runners with both sides looking good. But I just didn't enjoy all the piecework prep. I'm more of an instant gratification person.
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