Paper piecing??? I'm now even more confused!
#42
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It seems like when people try it, it's either a love it hate it. For me, it looks like too much bother so won't be doing it.
But on the other hand I absolutely love how pp blocks turn out. You can get some amazing patterns in pp. I admire anyone who has the patience to do it.
But on the other hand I absolutely love how pp blocks turn out. You can get some amazing patterns in pp. I admire anyone who has the patience to do it.
#43
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i have never tried paper piecing just for this reason...very intimidating....but after reading this, i may just try a simple star or another easy pattern....you have to start somewhere on the learning curve!!! gina
#45
i have a lot of waste too...but I find it is easier using more fabric ....more scraps for scrappys lol
Yes if you are wanting perfect points! It is messy and I have a lot of waste but it is worth it for the end product.
Originally Posted by Up North
Originally Posted by Naturalmama
Ok, tell me seriously - is it really worth all the effort? Or is it really necessary to get some complicated patterns?
#46
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I paper piece about 90% of what I make and absolutely swear by it. Go to quilterscache.com and there is a paper piecing tutoral that is very good. Keep trying, you will love it. The only problem with this technique is the fact there is more wasted fabric. But the points and junctions are worth it. If I could figure out how to do it, I would post some photos of my paper piecing projects.
#47
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I paper piece about 90% of what I make and absolutely swear by it. Go to quilterscache.com and there is a paper piecing tutoral that is very good. Keep trying, you will love it. The only problem with this technique is the fact there is more wasted fabric. But the points and junctions are worth it. If I could figure out how to do it, I would post some photos of my paper piecing projects.
#48
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Originally Posted by Naturalmama
Ok, tell me seriously - is it really worth all the effort? Or is it really necessary to get some complicated patterns?
#49
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Paper piecing is basically coloring on the wrong side of the paper. Instead of crayons your using fabric to fill in the spaces. Then outlining those spaces on the right side of the paper with stitches. Good luck with it. You will be very pleased with the results once you get a hang of it. You can do the most precise piecing imaginable with paper piecing.
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