English paper-piecing WIP - what do I do next?
#1
Hi there,
This is my first try at English paper-piecing. I'm really enjoying it, and it's great to have a take-along sewing project for times when I know I'm going to need to sit and wait somewhere for a while.
I'm ready to start the next "row" ("round"?) of diamonds, and I have a question: Should I leave the basting and the papers of the "inner circle" in while I keep going, or can / should I take them out?
Thanks!
Jan
This is my first try at English paper-piecing. I'm really enjoying it, and it's great to have a take-along sewing project for times when I know I'm going to need to sit and wait somewhere for a while.
I'm ready to start the next "row" ("round"?) of diamonds, and I have a question: Should I leave the basting and the papers of the "inner circle" in while I keep going, or can / should I take them out?
Thanks!
Jan
#4
Originally Posted by chewboo
you can take out the basting and paper of the rows you will not be sewing to
And thanks Lisa and Loretta for the feedback. It's not as hard as it looks, it's fun to do, and I love the fact that is uses tiny scraps that wouldn't be useful for anything else.
Jan
#6
I have done english paper piecing and I chose to leave the card/paper in until I have completely surrounded a shape--then, I take it out. If you take the pieces out before they are surrounded they sort of flop around and can curl up--it's just easier to leave in.
As your project grows, taking out the centers gives the project more flexibilit.y.
Hope this helps/makes sense :).
As your project grows, taking out the centers gives the project more flexibilit.y.
Hope this helps/makes sense :).
#10
I took a class a few years ago and was told to take the papers out ONLY after you have added pieces all the way around. I am still working on that project..Grandmothers Flower Garden, it has been a great take along project.
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