Quilting paper pieced quilts

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02-08-2012, 07:16 AM

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Quilting paper pieced quilts

What is the best way to quilt a paper pieced quilt since the piecing is so bulky. I love paper piecing but have no idea how to quilt it.

02-08-2012, 07:20 AM

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Why is it so bulky?I have done several and have no more bulk than a regular pieced quilt.Did you trim your edges to 1/4 and remove the paper?

02-08-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cbridges22

Why is it so bulky?I have done several and have no more bulk than a regular pieced quilt.Did you trim your edges to 1/4 and remove the paper?

Yes, I trimmed the seams and removed the paper but there are a lot of small pieces therefore many connecting seams. The squares are done in sections and many are sewn together on the diagonal. These are from the Backyard Bird Quilts book.

02-08-2012, 07:52 AM

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I made Paper Panache's "Nativity" & it had many tiny pieces & there was quite a bit of bulk, even after trimming.
When FMQing, using clear thread, I just went right over all the seams to hold them down & control the bulk.
Marilyn

02-08-2012, 07:58 AM

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I'm planning to free motion quilt my Maine Star quilt, avoiding the centers as they are very thick. Just haven't decided yet on design and thread color.