Where oh where are you dusty miller?

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

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Can curves be paper pieced?

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