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I have one more suggestion -- if somebody else touched on it, I missed it. I am a beginning P.P. and I have managed to cut a piece too small more than once. If it's too much trouble to take it out (or I'm in a hurry, which is usually the case, I have been known to sew on a little scrap to make it the right size. It is hardly noticeable in the grand scheme of things and I belong to the "whatever works" train of thought.
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I am teaching a class on paperpiecing. It looks to me as if you cut your pieces way to small. I suggest Carol Doak's paperpiecing CD or book. Or Judy Martin!! :lol: :lol:
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Make sure you trim the excess fabric off -each time you sew a seam to 1/4" - otherwise when you go to piece your next piece of fabric it will distort where you fabric should go.
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Larger pieces and it will be great.
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I GOT IT!
I used a lot of the advice given to me here and in pm's and ladies, I got it! Thank you all so much: your advice, support & confidence is much appreciated :) |
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.
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Originally Posted by Conniequilts
I GOT IT!
I used a lot of the advice given to me here and in pm's and ladies, I got it! Thank you all so much: your advice, support & confidence is much appreciated :) |
Originally Posted by dotski
there is a tool/ruler for this problem. i believe it is called add enough. i had the tool but can't find it right now. i used it when i first started paper piecing....i no longer need it.
just put in add enough ruler in the google or yahoo search. hope this helps..don't give up it gets easier and FUN oh yeah one more tip don't try to cut the piece to fit shape make it bigger and square it up. I wouldn't do PP without them...... |
I found what was causing me the biggest problem was trying to be so stingy with my fabric. I also hate to waste. Next time I'm going to use one pattern as a set of templates. Thanks guys!
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Originally Posted by Conniequilts
I am new to paper piecing. This is only my second attempt. I will admit I shouldn't have printed the pattern on green paper and I should only paper piece when I have natural light to work with.
My question: is there a trick to angles? No matter how much I mussed or fussed last night I couldn't get this to work. Also please ignore the fabric - after many attempts I ran out of the one fabric :( I love your block. What nice work you have done. Have you considered being a part of the 2011 House BOM? I can see that your Church would be wonderful!! Can't blame a girl for trying!! :D :D :D :D |
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