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You'd be surprised. Have u ever tried paper piecing? maybe u should start with something easier and build up your confidence. if u want i could sent u a much easier free pattern that comes with the foundation paper for free and during a chat could talk u through it. I surprised myself, but it is an easier way of getting blocks that look hard but really aren't. I extend this to everyone on this thread who is afraid to try paper piecing something that they think looks 'too difficult.' just pm me :thumbup:
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Great idea and very pretty star design.
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Originally Posted by Jerrie1940
I found this book at a used book site and fell in love with it, so I wanted to share. I decided I would make all 50 state stars and make them into two throw quilts. IF :lol: I live that long. At least maybe get the tops made and let whoever do the quilting. :thumbup: Here is north Dakota:
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Last year one of the ladies at our retreat worked three days on a PP quilt. The blocks were all the same --mainly black with touches of bright colors. It was stunning. Friends were helping her rip off the paper and lo & behold, her tension was too loose and she wound up throwing it all away and starting over. Can you imagine that disappointment?
I bought the book yesterday and just have to figure out which star it was. She thought it was the Maine Star but that doesn't match what I have stored in my memory bank. The funny thing was, when I mentioned it to her she didn't even remember it at first. That's what I call really blocking out a bad experience. I'm off to join the Carol Doak yahoo group (as soon as I finish unpacking from this year's retreat!!!) |
I have this book too. Love it!! I've only made PA so far, and it was pretty sad. Have you done anymore?
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Originally Posted by hevemi
Check this out, I have all these Carol Doak programs downloaded and love them. Costs about 15 $. It is a stand-alone program, does not need to have Quilt-Pro installed. Here's the site ( don't know yet how to make a link)
http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=Fo..._Fab_Mainpage. Rae |
Originally Posted by Quilter2B
Beautiful! If you did one star a week, you'd be done in less than a year!
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Originally Posted by raedar63
Originally Posted by hevemi
Check this out, I have all these Carol Doak programs downloaded and love them. Costs about 15 $. It is a stand-alone program, does not need to have Quilt-Pro installed. Here's the site ( don't know yet how to make a link)
http://www.quiltpro.com/go.php?id=Fo..._Fab_Mainpage. |
I am taking a classin Delaware to make a queen sized quilt with these stars. Have seven made already. Not sure how to finish it up now. I love paper piecing--amazing what you can do!! Has anyone put together these squares to make a quilt. I am looking for ideas how to finish.
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I have all the State Flower fabric and over time will have all 50 states done. Got the fabric about 10 years ago. No longer available.
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