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bunniequilter 02-27-2013 09:25 AM

Where oh where are you dusty miller?
 
Im looking for a pieced dusty miller block pattern, cant find one anywhere! Anyone ever run across this pattern?

auntpiggylpn 02-27-2013 10:11 AM

It's in this book . . . http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Piec.../dp/0801983290

and in this book. . . http://www.scribd.com/doc/51444955/E...Reference-Tool

Tartan 02-27-2013 10:15 AM

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this is the only spot I found it and I think it is okay to post my quick sketch of it because it is an antique block? Maybe someone can draw it out for you on EQ7?

ghostrider 02-27-2013 12:18 PM

Can curves be paper pieced?

Here's the link to the Spencer museum page.
http://collection.spencerart.ku.edu/...ype=detailView

QuiltE 02-27-2013 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostrider (Post 5892613)
Can curves be paper pieced?

Most say no ... though Never Say No to me, as I did it when doing my PC blocks.
Here's two examples. The 2nd was done PP, except for the centre which was appliqued on top of the Bird's Eye View block.
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ghostrider 02-27-2013 04:19 PM

I know better than to say no to you, QuiltE! Those are great. I also know someone who has done two paper pieced double wedding ring quilts, so I guess the answer is a resounding yes, curves CAN be paper pieced. LOL

QuiltE 02-27-2013 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by ghostrider (Post 5893042)
I know better than to say no to you, QuiltE! Those are great. I also know someone who has done two paper pieced double wedding ring quilts, so I guess the answer is a resounding yes, curves CAN be paper pieced. LOL

The gentler the curve, the easier it is. What I found was that it helped to stabilize the fabric, so it didn't stretch as I worked with it. Sometimes I have had to nick the edges a little to get the stretch that's needed. However, I don't think I'd want to do a lot of curve PP work.

I have seen PP wedding ring patterns ... would be so nice for the accuracy. Which is why I love PPing and opt for it sometimes more than I should. I really do see it as a lazy way to piece!! :)


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