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Old 05-30-2009, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
it looks great!
Thanks Klue.
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Elle, they're so pretty! Is this gonna be a wedding present to yourself and Colin? You should def. keep this one, for bed. It will remind you how much you love quilting...to do all that work! :D
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Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
Elle, they're so pretty! Is this gonna be a wedding present to yourself and Colin? You should def. keep this one, for bed. It will remind you how much you love quilting...to do all that work! :D
This one is a keeper, I am really liking the fabrics I am working with and Terri kindly dontated some of them.
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Elle, you do such lovely work. I still think PP must be hard. Will have to try and find a class someday. Or Elle you could come over here and teach us all how to do it!
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Those are gorgeous can't wait to see them all finished :)
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Elle, you do such lovely work. I still PP must be hard. Will have to try and find a class someday. Or Elle you could come over here and teach us all how to do it!
Now that could be a plan. Its not really difficult. The idea is to look at your PP and photocopy it. From the photocopy cut the pieces up and use that as your pattern for the fabrics adding a good 1/2" all round. I say 1/2 inch because when you are starting you will be glad you did.

Now go back to the original pattern turn it over so that the heavy lines are laying on the table and working on the blank side lay your fabric on the first section marked 1 (It also helps to marke your PP with the colours you have chosen) Hold the PP up to the light holding your fabric over the first piece PIN in place or as I like to do now is use a pritt stick to very lightly dab a piece in the centre. Flip your PP over and press firmly with your finger down that first heavy line. Flip it back and place second fabric down wrong side on top of your first piece of fabric. Flip over and machine down your heavy line. Cut your seam to 1/4".

Hope this helps. I did have someone show me the first time and have learned by making mistakes. Go for it Beachlady.

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Elle, you do such lovely work. I still PP must be hard. Will have to try and find a class someday. Or Elle you could come over here and teach us all how to do it!
Now that could be a plan. I would rather like to come over the Pond to see you all.
Its not really difficult. The idea is to look at your PP and photocopy it. From the photocopy cut the pieces up and use that as your pattern for the fabrics adding a good 1/2" all round. I say 1/2 inch because when you are starting you will be glad you did.

Now go back to the original pattern turn it over so that the heavy lines are laying on the table and working on the blank side lay your fabric on the first section marked 1 (It also helps to marke your PP with the colours you have chosen) Hold the PP up to the light holding your fabric over the first piece PIN in place or as I like to do now is use a pritt stick to very lightly dab a piece in the centre. Flip your PP over and press firmly with your finger down that first heavy line. Flip it back and place second fabric down wrong side on top of your first piece of fabric. Flip over and machine down your heavy line. Cut your seam to 1/4".

Hope this helps. I did have someone show me the first time and have learned by making mistakes. Go for it Beachlady.

Elle :D
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Sorry posted the above twice.

Tip use a pin to go through the black line and place your second fabric on top leaving enough fabric for your seam allowance.

Oh and before I forget press your fabric every time you sew a piece down it really helps.

choose a nice easy PP to start with.

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WOW ~ That's going to be lovely~ I love fans and Japanese fabrics of most everything...

BTW ~ I'm still looking for that pattern.. I'll find it sooner or later, some where safe!
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Wow! That is going to be goregeous! I too love the japanese fabrics, so interesting. YOu go girl! That is going to be a masterpiece, for sure!
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