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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Okay, I just noticed something. You're going about it all wrong. Do one row at a time. 1 up, 1 across until you get it as long as you want it. Then put the next row together the same way only start 1 across, 1 up until you get the same number of pieces. Then when you get two rows made like this you can sew them together matching your seams. Do you follow me? If not, I'll do a couple and take pictures and show you. Also your seams should start on one side and end on the other.
Don't mind my toes, but see how the pieces fit together. Then you just keep going making rows according to how big you want it. [ATTACH=CONFIG]110311[/ATTACH] Place right sides together and begin a running stitch from the edge. [ATTACH=CONFIG]111167[/ATTACH] See how nicely the pieces work around. [ATTACH=CONFIG]111168[/ATTACH] Begin first row with one across, the second row begins with one down [ATTACH=CONFIG]111169[/ATTACH] See how your seams match up when sewing the two strips together [ATTACH=CONFIG]111273[/ATTACH] |
use lots of steam to shrink it down
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I seen you have received a lot of very good help. I am so glad we have good friends here to help us. I certainly can't off any advice but I did take note as to what was said as I hope to make one someday, I already have my homespuns and plaids ready to start.
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I am machine piecing and I'm pretty sure they are being stretched in the process. I'm not very good at hand piecing. Maybe I should work on it? I want to thank all of you for your advice and help! I really appreciate it. I'll try out the different suggestions and let you know what happens.:-)
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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Okay, I just noticed something. You're going about it all wrong. Do one row at a time. 1 up, 1 across until you get it as long as you want it. Then put the next row together the same way only start 1 across, 1 up until you get the same number of pieces. Then when you get two rows made like this you can sew them together matching your seams. Do you follow me? If not, I'll do a couple and take pictures and show you. Also your seams should start on one side and end on the other.
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Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
If you want a really easy way to do this, go to Eleanor Burns website and watch her video:
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg1.html It's the video called: Old Maid's Puzzle and Double Axehead. Axehead is another name for Apple Core. Video number is 2705. She shows how to make two blocks in this video and the first one is the Old Maid's Puzzler or Drunkards path. |
Originally Posted by ChubbyBunny
Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
If you want a really easy way to do this, go to Eleanor Burns website and watch her video:
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg1.html It's the video called: Old Maid's Puzzle and Double Axehead. Axehead is another name for Apple Core. Video number is 2705. She shows how to make two blocks in this video and the first one is the Old Maid's Puzzler or Drunkards path. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by ChubbyBunny
Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
If you want a really easy way to do this, go to Eleanor Burns website and watch her video:
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg1.html It's the video called: Old Maid's Puzzle and Double Axehead. Axehead is another name for Apple Core. Video number is 2705. She shows how to make two blocks in this video and the first one is the Old Maid's Puzzler or Drunkards path. Thanks so much!!! |
[make an apple core quilt. I'm not having much luck so far. :-(
After I sew the pieces together, they do not lie flat.....they ripple. I'm hoping my photos will give you an idea of what I am doing so you can help me figure out what I am doing wrong. Should I be sewing the apple core blocks in rows? Should I be clipping & turning all four sides of the block? Would one or more of you lovely people please help me figure out what the problem is? Thank you in advance![/quote] I went on line and found the template and the instructions at the following site: http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore46.html |
I've never made the apple core pattern but have done many circles. When doing them, you must always clip
the curves, and take care not to stretch the curves to fit. They WILL fit, even though you might think they will not. Do the seams just inches at a time slowly and carefully. When done right...they are beautiful. You can do it. |
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