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Roxanne 01-05-2011 06:04 AM

Your sample # 3 is probably ok as the missing corner iseems to be in the seam allowance.

Otherwise---they look good
Roxanne

purrfectquilts 01-05-2011 06:06 AM

You are making good progress! PP is fun once you get going on it.

sewlady 01-05-2011 06:08 AM

besides cutting the pieces larger, when you are working on angles, it helps to pin where the sewing line is going to be, fold the fabric over the spot it is to cover to see is it is large enough or at the right angle to cover.

QultingaddictUK 01-05-2011 06:12 AM


Originally Posted by sewlady
besides cutting the pieces larger, when you are working on angles, it helps to pin where the sewing line is going to be, fold the fabric over the spot it is to cover to see is it is large enough or at the right angle to cover.

A really good tip, I do it with most of my pieces, makes life a bit easier in the long run
:)

redpurselady 01-05-2011 06:29 AM

Don't give up - you are doing great. When I started paper piecing I had to toss several attempts as I could not use the seam ripper since the stitches were so tiny. Once you get the hang of it, you will love paper piecing and the results are always perfect.

A Mariner's Compass is on my to do list.

Conniequilts 01-05-2011 06:46 AM

The first project I did was very easy. This one was more difficult because of the angles. I think my worst problem in that my brain doesn't like to work in reverse. I like the comment someone made about "conditioning their brain".

I am going to work on another one or two tonight and try a few more suggestions and see what happens!

I would recommend the Carol Doak "show me how to paper piece" book if you want to try paper piecing. It is what I used and it really is helpful.


Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
I've never paper-pieced, so, I can't add a thing. Sorry. I think this may be why I've never tried. I'd like to learn though, so, here I am reading all the answers to your question. Maybe we'll both learn something.


Conniequilts 01-05-2011 06:47 AM

Thank you all for your encouragement and support. I will be trying a couple more tonight!

Stay tuned for further progress :)

katlady 01-05-2011 06:47 AM

Make the pieces of fabric bigger that you are going use to cover a space, it looks like you don't have enough fabric to cover the spaces.

katlady 01-05-2011 06:50 AM

I will also add, fold on the line & use a "add a quarter ruler" before cutting to add a 1/4 inch seam to sew the next piece on with.

mjsylvstr 01-05-2011 07:00 AM

I find that if it's a triangular shape, I do add more fabric...to be on the safe side.

For straight runs, you can be pretty safe with an appropriate size.

It's those teeny-tiny pieces that drive me up the wall....but all-in-all, I love paper piecing........


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