Seeking advice re quilt
02-19-2018, 06:52 AM
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Seeking advice re quilt
My sister-in-law has chosen to do the Rolling Star quilt IV from Plum Creek Quilts:
https://plumcreekquilts.com/collecti...=8776843034666
I am reading the directions, which are quite detailed. She would like to strip piece the sections. She is a beginner quilter but has tackled intermediate level projects with success. She is precise in her piecing and accurate in her seams. She has asked me to help her along with it, but as she lives several hours away, assistance will be via telephone.
We do plan to do a test block of the sections to ensure understanding of the directions.
Any other words of wisdom?
The fabrics in the kit are beautiful. I am not sure how much extra is allowed as this is the first time I have seen one of their kits.
TYIA
https://plumcreekquilts.com/collecti...=8776843034666
I am reading the directions, which are quite detailed. She would like to strip piece the sections. She is a beginner quilter but has tackled intermediate level projects with success. She is precise in her piecing and accurate in her seams. She has asked me to help her along with it, but as she lives several hours away, assistance will be via telephone.
We do plan to do a test block of the sections to ensure understanding of the directions.
Any other words of wisdom?
The fabrics in the kit are beautiful. I am not sure how much extra is allowed as this is the first time I have seen one of their kits.
TYIA
02-19-2018, 08:43 AM
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Good Luck in coaching via the telephone!
Sometimes the best thing to do is just go for it, even though people say it is beyond your abilities.
I've done that a lot ... I didn't know what I didn't know and guess what? it worked!
Naivete is a blessing at times!
As part of doing the test blocks ..... be sure to check that the finished size of the block is the right size.
A wee bit off on the seam width could make this pattern next thing to impossible to work out.
Look forward to seeing what the two of you create!!
Sometimes the best thing to do is just go for it, even though people say it is beyond your abilities.
I've done that a lot ... I didn't know what I didn't know and guess what? it worked!
Naivete is a blessing at times!
As part of doing the test blocks ..... be sure to check that the finished size of the block is the right size.
A wee bit off on the seam width could make this pattern next thing to impossible to work out.
Look forward to seeing what the two of you create!!
02-19-2018, 09:07 AM
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I've done one like this that I strip peiced, and it worked fine. The main thing to watch for, always make sure you are going "square" with the seam lines. Don't keep using the cut edge. When I've done this, I've had to "true up" the leading edge every 3-4 cuts, using the seam lines to keep things correct.
I've also done it that I sew and cut, then rip and shuffle so I have the correct color sequence.
The more I look at the pattern, there isn't a lot of repeat, like four for each row. So you can cut strips to cover that. I would suggest cutting the leading angle for the star rows, so you don't end up with a lot of extra on the ends.
I've also done it that I sew and cut, then rip and shuffle so I have the correct color sequence.
The more I look at the pattern, there isn't a lot of repeat, like four for each row. So you can cut strips to cover that. I would suggest cutting the leading angle for the star rows, so you don't end up with a lot of extra on the ends.
02-19-2018, 11:55 AM
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I did a Jinny Beyer version of the Rolling Star a few years ago. She calls hers a Stained Glass Star. The strip piecing made it go pretty quick. I'm hoping your SIL's pattern came with pressing instructions. Some designers are good about including it with their instructions and some....not so much.
02-19-2018, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CathieD
I did a Jinny Beyer version of the Rolling Star a few years ago. She calls hers a Stained Glass Star. The strip piecing made it go pretty quick. I'm hoping your SIL's pattern came with pressing instructions. Some designers are good about including it with their instructions and some....not so much.
02-19-2018, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Macybaby
I've done one like this that I strip peiced, and it worked fine. The main thing to watch for, always make sure you are going "square" with the seam lines. Don't keep using the cut edge. When I've done this, I've had to "true up" the leading edge every 3-4 cuts, using the seam lines to keep things correct.
I've also done it that I sew and cut, then rip and shuffle so I have the correct color sequence.
The more I look at the pattern, there isn't a lot of repeat, like four for each row. So you can cut strips to cover that. I would suggest cutting the leading angle for the star rows, so you don't end up with a lot of extra on the ends.
I've also done it that I sew and cut, then rip and shuffle so I have the correct color sequence.
The more I look at the pattern, there isn't a lot of repeat, like four for each row. So you can cut strips to cover that. I would suggest cutting the leading angle for the star rows, so you don't end up with a lot of extra on the ends.
02-19-2018, 06:01 PM
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The quilt is beautiful!
As for helping her......face time? She could then show you things instead of trying to describe everything. Don't forget to have her use her phone camera and text you photos while you're chatting if you can't face time.
As for helping her......face time? She could then show you things instead of trying to describe everything. Don't forget to have her use her phone camera and text you photos while you're chatting if you can't face time.
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