Why is paper piecing so hard for me?
#41
Totally agree with Kitsie. I use the freezer paper method and love it. Don't have to tear out paper and the freezer paper stablilizes small pieces. You use a lot more fabric with paper piecing, especially if you fussy cut. I have learned that you will tear your hair out if you try to skimp on fabric. Good luck! Once you get it, you get it.
#42
Please try this way: http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21 So easy and very accurate! (I sew a few big stitches to help hold the paper for the first piece)
#43
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I also find that if you work with a big piece of fabric it's easier to do the pp ing.......i've done quite as few projects but will never do a big quilt in pping.....too much paper to tear off.
I've even done several charity kids quilts in pping.......actually it's sort of fun to sit and do it some times.....i tell people it's like painting by number but sewing instead..
I've even done several charity kids quilts in pping.......actually it's sort of fun to sit and do it some times.....i tell people it's like painting by number but sewing instead..
#44
I used PP with a Dear Jane quilt and was able to print the pattern right onto the freezer paper from my printer. It was a huge timesaver. You can buy pre-cut freezer paper but I just cut 8.5x11 sheets out of my huge roll and they worked fine.
#46
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For those who are comfortable and skilled in doing it, I feel you are exceptionally skilled. For me, it is a waste of my time and particularly wasteful of fabric. In other words, some have it and some don't. I can't worry if I am one of the don't have its. I don't have to conquer everything; just try to be exceptional at at least one thing and more, if your skill sets allow. If not, don't beat yourself up over not getting it, just be the best at what you can do and be who you are. I have never read or heard that we must excel at everything.
#49
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Ditto, Lynnie! I am left-handed AND dyslexic and I cannot learn to paper piece. It just doesn't work for me. I have done all the usual stuff; classes, videos, etc., but paper piecing just defies me. I figure there is enough good stuff out there that doesn't require PP so I just move on to something else.
#50
I have read all the tutes, watch videos on utube, and made at least two pp'd projects, and it is still hard for me! I am working on a very simple pp'd chicken, only 6 pieces, and I still have to baste each piece to make sure it is going to be correct. Does anyone else have these problems?
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