Paper Piecing Project Started!!
#22
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I have become a paper piecing addict also. I like your idea of taping the 4 PP patterns to one page to make am master copy. Thanks. I also use cheap copy paper. So far I have not noticed that my rotary blade getting any duller than usual or having to change the needle more frequently than usual (which I don't do often enough).
#23
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I too love to paper piece. I use cheap copy paper as well. Like you I can't get the "special paper" to run through my copier without jamming. I do think the paper does dull the blade a bit quicker... but change the blade after a big P/P project. I figure its worth it, for the results I get.
#24
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Try this method for PP! No paper to ever rip away! One pattern piece can be used for many blocks.
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
This pattern would be a lot easier to do with a triangle ruler! You are going to be ripping out paper through eternity plus you will be so bored! I am a PP addict but stick to Carol Doak patterns and instructions. I cant imagine hand piecing something like this. I also would use a paper made for PP. Easier to correct mistakes with it and a lot easier to take out.
Caroldoak.com
Caroldoak.com
#25
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This looks like a simple kaleidoscope block, which can be constructed a lot easier with triangle center and HST on corner alternating light pinswheels with lite ones......it seems this is an antique quilt made harder than it really should be!
#26
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Wow, this looks pretty easy, next pp'ing I think.
Try this method for PP! No paper to ever rip away! One pattern piece can be used for many blocks.
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
#27
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That looks like a very sophisticated PP project!
The one thing I learned the hard way and will always be sure to do is REGISTRATION MARKS!!! Do not forget to make a lot of colored-pencil marks between segments of the block so when you go to join them all you can line them up perfectly.
The other thing I liked which I picked up at the Judy N class is the use of the glue stick. Works like a charm to keep the fabric in the right place.
Please do post a picture! Love to see it!
The one thing I learned the hard way and will always be sure to do is REGISTRATION MARKS!!! Do not forget to make a lot of colored-pencil marks between segments of the block so when you go to join them all you can line them up perfectly.
The other thing I liked which I picked up at the Judy N class is the use of the glue stick. Works like a charm to keep the fabric in the right place.
Please do post a picture! Love to see it!
#28
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I love to do paper piecing so much that I actually bought a CHEAP printer to just have my paper piecing paper in and this way I never use color ink, just the black ink in medium quality.
Here is the other reason have the 2nd printer - I load it with Newspaper Print. I love this paper because it is thin and low price. I buy the large 22x? pad at the local craft store using he 50% off coupon an then cut it to 8 1/2 x 11 so I always have it ready to go. it is way easier to sew and tear at the end.
Karen
Here is the other reason have the 2nd printer - I load it with Newspaper Print. I love this paper because it is thin and low price. I buy the large 22x? pad at the local craft store using he 50% off coupon an then cut it to 8 1/2 x 11 so I always have it ready to go. it is way easier to sew and tear at the end.
Karen
#30
I just took a class for a Judy Niemeyer table runner too! I was always intimidated by her patterns but the class put it all into perspective and I love it!!
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