Dear Jane Christmas Block Swap - Closed
#901
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Originally Posted by ai731
Originally Posted by NorBanaquilts
Has everyone made sure that when they printed from Klue's e-mail that they printed at 100% and it wasn't scaled down?
Jan
#902
Once the pdf is open and I hit print I have scaling options, Make sure it's on none (some computers give percentage amounts or scale to fit).
Yes, the safest bet would be to print a copy, tape it altogether and make sure it measures 5" (with outer seam allowances) before you start to sew.
Yes, the safest bet would be to print a copy, tape it altogether and make sure it measures 5" (with outer seam allowances) before you start to sew.
#904
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Okie, thats a great block! Your fabrics are just great too!
Tuesy...I'm a slow piecer/quilter also. I fiddle with them waayy too much, but thats just me.
I think that I will wait for my software to come and work with those templates instead of what Klue sent to me..that should insure that they come out the correct size.. :wink: HA!!! I just wish!
Tuesy...I'm a slow piecer/quilter also. I fiddle with them waayy too much, but thats just me.
I think that I will wait for my software to come and work with those templates instead of what Klue sent to me..that should insure that they come out the correct size.. :wink: HA!!! I just wish!
#905
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Originally Posted by Esqmommy
Well, I spent exactly 2 minutes working on my DJ blocks. Instead, I spent the whole day working on my September Doll Quilt Swap. She's just about done, so I can devote some time now to my DJ. I need to find a 2 inch circle template. I think I really need 2 1/4, so I can turn the edge under. KLue - don't you have a good method for applique, turned under? Something with thread that melts (I bought some, just unsure how to use it...).
#907
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by Esqmommy
Well, I spent exactly 2 minutes working on my DJ blocks. Instead, I spent the whole day working on my September Doll Quilt Swap. She's just about done, so I can devote some time now to my DJ. I need to find a 2 inch circle template. I think I really need 2 1/4, so I can turn the edge under. KLue - don't you have a good method for applique, turned under? Something with thread that melts (I bought some, just unsure how to use it...).
#908
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
the way i do applique is kinda like making a pillow.
use water soluble thread in both the bobbin and the needle.
trace the shape onto light weight interfacing & onto the fabric
cut both pieces out and sew them right sides together
then snip the center of the interfacing and turn the piece out
press the piece into the desired shape and when you're done give the piece a good shot of steam from the iron.
this dissolves the thread and you're able to remove the interfacing and have a turned under 1/4 seam.
then position it the background fabric and stitch it in place.
i typically use the blind stitch or the zig zag.
i'm going to try a another method for my jane applique blocks for the swap.
its basically the same idea but using fusible interfacing and regular thread.
so after you turn the piece out and into its shape, you fuse it in place and stitch down.
use water soluble thread in both the bobbin and the needle.
trace the shape onto light weight interfacing & onto the fabric
cut both pieces out and sew them right sides together
then snip the center of the interfacing and turn the piece out
press the piece into the desired shape and when you're done give the piece a good shot of steam from the iron.
this dissolves the thread and you're able to remove the interfacing and have a turned under 1/4 seam.
then position it the background fabric and stitch it in place.
i typically use the blind stitch or the zig zag.
i'm going to try a another method for my jane applique blocks for the swap.
its basically the same idea but using fusible interfacing and regular thread.
so after you turn the piece out and into its shape, you fuse it in place and stitch down.
Thanks KLue!!
#909
Thank you Blue... that makes sense..I was adding for some reason :roll:
So here I did yet another one (ya'll are going to get bored with seeing my practices) I just want to get this right.. and yes, I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Although when I used my DJ rulers I noticed on the package it said "Finished is better than perfect" :lol: :lol:
This block at least comes out to a hair off 5", so I know I'm going to have to FPP these. No matter how much I pin, something still moves..
So here I did yet another one (ya'll are going to get bored with seeing my practices) I just want to get this right.. and yes, I'm a bit of a perfectionist. Although when I used my DJ rulers I noticed on the package it said "Finished is better than perfect" :lol: :lol:
This block at least comes out to a hair off 5", so I know I'm going to have to FPP these. No matter how much I pin, something still moves..
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