Order of piecing.
#1
Order of piecing.
Being new to this forum I am interested in knowing how people approach their quilt construction when they have to deal with repitition. Do you piece "in batches" or in order of process? eg where a pattern calls for blocks constructed from several smaller blocks do you make all the smaller blocks required for the whole quilt before assembling the larger blocks or, do you make enough smaller blocks and then construct a larger block before making more smaller blocks?
#4
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I have a tendency to chain piece all of my smaller units; progress to the next step with chain piecing, etc. until all the blocks are completed. I use quite a few sticky notes laid out with all my various parts; even with arrows drawn on them so I know which way things are supposed to go together. Still have a few ooops along the way but mostly am able to keep it all straight.
Granted, I sew in a room where I can keep everything out and 'as is' while working on projects and just shut the door. If I was sewing in the middle of the house, say, I probably would go block by block if I was having to put everything away all the time.
Granted, I sew in a room where I can keep everything out and 'as is' while working on projects and just shut the door. If I was sewing in the middle of the house, say, I probably would go block by block if I was having to put everything away all the time.
#6
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I chain piece, but usually make blocks in batches - depending on the intricacy of the block, usually 5 to 10 at a time. I like breaking up the tasks a bit. Sew some, press some, square up some, then start over. I'm working on a 100 block project now where each one is different, so I choose individual fabrics and cut each one. I tend to have the same approach with that. I'll stack up 10 - finish them, then start again.
#8
I also make a complete test block first, just to iron out any problems and to confirm that the cutting instructions are correct. Then I work in batches like maminstl. If I get pulled away or just plain tired of the project, at least I don't have a kazillion partially finished blocks.
#9
I do this as well, I like to se the completed block. I usually chain pieces that I can, afterwards. Blocks together, then rows together. I have a large design wall, so I can lay out the entire quilt before sewing the blocks/rows together. Sometimes I change the layout!
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