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Love the camera idea!! Thanks :D
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I like your idea, I will be using it. Thanks for sharing.
Originally Posted by Holice
I use paper plates for keeping blocks in order especially if there are different sizes. I did a churn dash quilt that had 4 different sizes in each larger unit. The design also used 9 different fabrics. I put each in it's own paper plate and wrote info on the plate.
I also use this for Stack-n-Whack. Sure keeps them in order and can then stack easily. |
I use a piece of flannel on the bed, lay out my blocks the way I want them then, roll from the bottom. When ready to sew, unroll first row, sew, put back sewn row, unroll second and so on. Again starting from the top,sew 1st to 2nd, and so on. Works for me.
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I also will use a small piece of painters tape and in the center of each block I place a piece labeled for example "A-1", "A-2", B-1, B-2, etc. it helps me keep the blocks where they are supposed to be!
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Here is what I have been doing. I shared this awhile back. It works wonderfully. http://www.quiltingboard.com/tpr?p=1207440&t=51098
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I use flat head flower pins and use a sharpie and write numbers on the head and pin to each block. Very easy to pull out all the pins when I'm done. (Yes, there are already numbered pins out there, but I think they are way too expensive)
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I do mine same and similar to lots of others, when I lay out the blocks, I label each block with piece of masking tape. If it's row 1---- then I put 1-1,1-2,1-3, and so on. As in row 1 block 1, row 1 block 2
Then row 2 2-1, 2-2,and so on. I put tape in top left corner. But make sure to remove all but your row 1 1st block trape before ironing. The tape can leave a residue that won't come off, if you don't. The tape on row one, block one on top left corner tells you where the top corner is all the way thru. Make sense? |
What a wonderful thread. So many great ideas. I'm going to try your picture idea. Thanks
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Hate to tell you, but upside down sewing can still happen - no matter how well you organize or document your plan. (I don't need to explain how I know....)
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Here's what I use. I found this idea on a site that a "frugal quilter" has. I made a few sets for myself and some for all the gals in my sewing group. They are great! If you safety pin them on, then you don't have to worry about scratching yourself! These are the embroidery floss plastic cards marked on with permanent marker. They are all put onto one of those key ring holders that you can unclip! Very inexpensive to make and nice gifts!!! You could also do by row and by block.
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