Calling paper piecers for HELP!!!
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I am working on a king size quilt with large blocks (21.5") that are set on point. It is tedious and on the heavier side for running through my machine with all that paper still on it. What I want to know is, can I take some of the paper off of the inner blocks before sewing on the first border or should I leave all the paper on it until I get one or all the borders on ...... or should I take all of the paper off, iron it then add the borders???
This is only my second large paper pieced project but the size for this one and the "on point" is what I am not sure about. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
Cute quilt! I take the paper off as soon as all the edges of the blocks are joined. As you suggest, I would take the paper off the inner blocks & leave it on the edge that will be joined to the border. Then remove.
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I would have taken the paper off and pressed and trimmed to size before sewing the blocks together. It may help now if you spritz the back with water to soften the paper, and don't fuss over any tiny pieces left behind.
Love you quilt BTW - horses? |
Yes, you can remove some of the paper. The paper will prevent the bias edges from stretching. Once the block is totally enclosed it will be safe to remove the paper.
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definitely you can take out some of the middle! Looks like a cool quilt!
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Originally Posted by Gay
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I would have taken the paper off and pressed and trimmed to size before sewing the blocks together. It may help now if you spritz the back with water to soften the paper, and don't fuss over any tiny pieces left behind.
Love you quilt BTW - horses? |
Originally Posted by jeaniedrain
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Yes, you can remove some of the paper. The paper will prevent the bias edges from stretching. Once the block is totally enclosed it will be safe to remove the paper.
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Originally Posted by luvspaper
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definitely you can take out some of the middle! Looks like a cool quilt!
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
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Cute quilt! I take the paper off as soon as all the edges of the blocks are joined. As you suggest, I would take the paper off the inner blocks & leave it on the edge that will be joined to the border. Then remove.
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Cute elephants! I'd remove inner block papers, and leave outer ones until borders are sewn on~
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