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This is hilarious...I opened your post to see what you were working on and saw the exact pattern that I've been piecing today! Regarding the problem you're having matching points when joining blocks, another poster had the right of it...use pins and ease in the fullness between design segments. Don't use just any straight pins, use 22 or finer...these will actually run under your sewing needle without any problems whatsoever. I know a lot of women don't use pins, but I've been sewing for 30 years and never had any problems (as long as you use the super fine pins...larger will break your needle and throw your machine timing off). BTW, I remove the paper before I join the blocks together, too.
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Here is me green with envy!!!!
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Very pretty...love it!
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Great block. DEB
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Can't help with PP (it is on my to-learn list) but your block is beautiful even with a couple off-points and I love your colors. Piece on!!! More power to you!
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I'd say that you did remarkably well for a first PP block. Keep at it and before you know it, you will have perfect points and seams that line up perfectly. One thing I have noticed is when putting two sections together, it helps to take the seam allowance paper off, allowing better alignment without the bulk of the two pieces of paper added into the seam.
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Originally Posted by alderdweller
After several attempts and frankly thinking I was too dumb to EVER get it, I finally succeeded in getting a paper pieced block done! Yay me!
Toward the end, it did start to get easier and I wasn't having to wrestle mentally with each stitch. However, I am still having problems following exactly on the lines, and I feel this very slight difference has caused my points and seams to still be a little off. I am sewing on my new (old) kenmore and for whatever reason, the needle does not follow the middle of the foot. I *think* this is causing me to sew slightly to the left of where I need to be. I'm gonna drag out my manuel and see if another foot might fix that problem. Tips are appreciated. Thanks! |
It's lovely! Your fabric choices and placement are gorgeous. Remember, it's all a learning curve. What's important is that you tried, you did it, and soon it will be done. Enjoy your quilting journey.
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It may not be perfect, but it sure looks good to me!! Practice will help. Have fun with it!! :thumbup:
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I have an open toe and it also is clear plastic foot for my Kenmore so that I can get a great view of where the needle is stitching.
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