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Help with Autumn leaf pattern
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I am in the process of makeing a top that has 17 autumn leaf squares. I have attempted 3 so far with poor results. The pattern just says sew templet n to templet O( the top pointy tip of the leaf). Thats it. None of the squares I have done for that part of the block are the correct size. I obviously am not putting them together corectly. I have tried starting with the starting edges flush and 1/4 inch beyond.
Can anyone tell me how to sew them together. Here is the block I am trying to make. Not the quilt though. Thank you. [ATTACH=CONFIG]480782[/ATTACH] |
If you let me know what size the block is I can create it in EQ for you. I can create a paper piecing pattern or templates. It's a little hard from what you've said to even figure out what template N and O are, but it does look like an uneven nine patch block so should be fairly easy.
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Can you show us pictures of what you have done-that is not working? If we can see what is happening we can probably figure out what is going wrong.
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On the back side of your pieces, mark your seams along all sides. This will give you the cross points to match for part O and N. Sick your pin straight thru both intersections and line up the seams. Your pieces will not line up exactly at the point. Hope this works for you.
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I will work on getting pictures up loaded. Thank you.
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OK Here are pictures of the templates O and P not n. I traced them on freeser paper. The block is supposed to by 3 1/2 as you can see not even close.
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If you press the block, it should be 3.5"?? Looks pretty darned close to me! (I'm assuming that the close markings on your cutting mat are 1/2" marks)
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PP it is 3 1/2 horizontal and just over 3 1/4 vertical. I ripped it apart and redid it and it came out the same. The other 2 came out with the same measurement. I think I am placing the pieces wrong to start sewing.
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cjsews sorry I missed your reply. I will give that a try. Thank you
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Happens to me too. I'd make the white pieces bigger, and square it up after the patch is sewn. I just seem to get better results although it takes longer to do.
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