Paper Piecing question
11-04-2012, 11:23 AM
#41
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I've done it both with and without. I like the ruler in the fact that it has the lip that catches on the paper and you don't have to guess. And you can instantly see if you have enough seam allowance. Sometimes the paper and seams get in the way and you "think" you can make it until it comes of out of the wash with a frayed seam showing. But its like anything else..you can do it without it.
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11-05-2012, 03:51 AM
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You arent the only one !! (SHHHHHHH)
Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
Don't tell the quilt police, but I just grab my scissors & slice off an approximate ¼"" seam allowance. It doesn't really make alot of difference if you are going to be using the printed line on your paper as your guide, BUT if you want to use the ¼" seam allowance as your guide, the I think that particular ruler would be very helpful.
11-05-2012, 05:15 AM
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I do a lot of paper piecing and I think the Add-a-quarter ruler is invaluable. Can you do it without? Sure. You don't need a quarter inch foot, several rotary cutter rulers, or even a seam ripper. But all those tools make the job easier, and you'll find that the cost of the ruler ( which is not that much ) is not where to draw the "I don't need this tool" line!
11-05-2012, 05:57 AM
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Thanks!I will watch these
Originally Posted by Scrappy Gram
Actually two and they both used it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2gKMx9CCM
And I just finished watching this one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdYS1hzPX1o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2gKMx9CCM
And I just finished watching this one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdYS1hzPX1o
11-05-2012, 05:58 AM
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I agree with thimblebee...I love to paper piece but just use scissors to cut off the extra material. Also, am making one now that I'm using a thin cheap muslin (or anything really). Draw my patterns on that and after making the piece just leave the fabric in place - NO ripping off paper. Am trying to find something that will help speed up getting the pattern on the material (have been hand drawing on light board) - won't go thru copier like paper. Have fun!
11-05-2012, 06:27 AM
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I use my 18 x 3 ruler and it works just fine. I usually cut 1/2" and trim it off after the blocks are sewn. You are using the guide line on your paper for a seam line anyway. I fine the 1/2" easier to handle, and trim each seam as soon as I get it sewn. Works for me and I love the control the paper piecing gives me over points.
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