Now that I've sewn my scraps sewn onto register tape and into a quilt...
#31
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here's what I'm talking about
I took a roll of adding machine tape and sewed scraps on it.
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Then I sewed them together to make a top:
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and
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Then I washed it because I didn't know the best way to get rid of the paper before actually doing the quilt--
and I did get my machine cleaned out without calling the repairman. !
but this is how it turned out after I washed it. The idea of taking off the paper off those tiny little pieces was more than I can bear. I don't sit and watch tv in the evenings as a general rule, so that isn't an option to me.
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and
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So next time I will try to go ahead and just finish it, including quilting it and THEN washing it...because these are so tiny that I can't see that they will be a problem. At least I think I'll try it.
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another picture[ATTACH=CONFIG]409423[/ATTACH]
Then I sewed them together to make a top:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]409424[/ATTACH]
and
[ATTACH=CONFIG]409425[/ATTACH]
Then I washed it because I didn't know the best way to get rid of the paper before actually doing the quilt--
and I did get my machine cleaned out without calling the repairman. !
but this is how it turned out after I washed it. The idea of taking off the paper off those tiny little pieces was more than I can bear. I don't sit and watch tv in the evenings as a general rule, so that isn't an option to me.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]409426[/ATTACH]
and
[ATTACH=CONFIG]409427[/ATTACH]
So next time I will try to go ahead and just finish it, including quilting it and THEN washing it...because these are so tiny that I can't see that they will be a problem. At least I think I'll try it.
#34
I have a question. I am pretty new at some of these techniques. My question: Is there any reason why you would sew your scraps onto a roll of adding machine tape, rather than just plain sew the scraps to each other and keep sewing new scraps to the group as you go. Not sure I understand why sew them to the paper.
#35
I usually use my nails but for those stubborn corners I use a tweezer to pull them out.....actually , now I remove the paper as I go....much easier....as soon as i`ve done a block or part of one i remove the paper then keep going....live and learn....i`ve done quite a few quilt tops using adding machine paper.....i always have one on the go....i sew some of my scraps as thy accumulate , then decide what to do with it when it`s all ready....don`t forget to use a very tiny stich...it helps a lot.
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I have a question. I am pretty new at some of these techniques. My question: Is there any reason why you would sew your scraps onto a roll of adding machine tape, rather than just plain sew the scraps to each other and keep sewing new scraps to the group as you go. Not sure I understand why sew them to the paper.
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Just finished my first project using telephone book pages.
Shorter stitches certainly helps in removing the paper.
Ended up sitting in front of the tv one night to remove all the paper.
Here's how the back looked... before.
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Up close..
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Finished product.
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Shorter stitches certainly helps in removing the paper.
Ended up sitting in front of the tv one night to remove all the paper.
Here's how the back looked... before.
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Up close..
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Finished product.
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I have a question. I am pretty new at some of these techniques. My question: Is there any reason why you would sew your scraps onto a roll of adding machine tape, rather than just plain sew the scraps to each other and keep sewing new scraps to the group as you go. Not sure I understand why sew them to the paper.
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