first mini and lots of ????? about PP
08-10-2010, 02:10 PM
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I baste my intersections before stitching the blocks together. It seems to help with getting a good 1/4" seam too.
There are a lot of mini quilts/doll quilt patterns on the net... If you want really tiny? Try googling doll house quilts :wink:
There are a lot of mini quilts/doll quilt patterns on the net... If you want really tiny? Try googling doll house quilts :wink:
08-10-2010, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by granny_59
With the paper it is no problem and nothing gets eaten up. I cant imagine to this by hand..........
Do you have any idea what I should put into the search function to find pics from other minis. Didnt find much yet.
Do you have any idea what I should put into the search function to find pics from other minis. Didnt find much yet.
This is the mini section
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1008
This is the Paper piecing section
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1005
08-10-2010, 04:04 PM
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Very pretty mini! I use all kinds of colors on my PPing mini's and have great results! Are you stitching a scant 1/4" seam allowance? If I'm using regular type paper patterns, I use a 1.0 stitch length which allows for very easy tear off...if I'm using paper piecing paper, it's a 1.5 as any smaller will make your pattern come off before you want it to. Good luck and thanks for showing your top! Looks like Rhonda's sites are great!
08-10-2010, 06:17 PM
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What great contrast in your mini! I'm not a big PP, but do like to make mini's. As to color selection, I have found you need to have a contrast between fabrics next to each other if you are going to see the patchwork design. Also when using fabric pieces that small the smaller the design in the fabric the more attractive the block. You can use larger designs, but the overall look changes. Often times mini work is a lesson in value (light and dark) placement.
On a another note--when quilting I think less is better as the star of the quilt is the minute piecing, not the quilting motifs. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
On a another note--when quilting I think less is better as the star of the quilt is the minute piecing, not the quilting motifs. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
08-10-2010, 06:25 PM
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Great job! I did the same pattern a few weeks ago...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57034-1.htm
I just resize patterns I already have. I try to stick with patterns that don't require sew two or more entire sections together....otherwise I just reduce the size of any pattern that appeals to me.
Yes getting the paper off is tricky. Sometimes I back stitch over the line where their are small sections and find that it is much easier to get the paper off. Otherwise use tweesers and be very careful. I also found it helpful to wait until the entire piece is finished....border and all before removing the paper.
Yes always 1/4" seam allowance for me.
Hummmm, I'm not sure how I handle seams, it might be that I use an older all metal machine and it is a workhorse and somehow it just goes through.
I use fabrics that I would use on large pieces. I go with whatever excites me. But yes I do think contrasting colors definitely show off the tiny work more clearly! I love pping! Glad you decided to try it and like it!!!!!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57034-1.htm
I just resize patterns I already have. I try to stick with patterns that don't require sew two or more entire sections together....otherwise I just reduce the size of any pattern that appeals to me.
Yes getting the paper off is tricky. Sometimes I back stitch over the line where their are small sections and find that it is much easier to get the paper off. Otherwise use tweesers and be very careful. I also found it helpful to wait until the entire piece is finished....border and all before removing the paper.
Yes always 1/4" seam allowance for me.
Hummmm, I'm not sure how I handle seams, it might be that I use an older all metal machine and it is a workhorse and somehow it just goes through.
I use fabrics that I would use on large pieces. I go with whatever excites me. But yes I do think contrasting colors definitely show off the tiny work more clearly! I love pping! Glad you decided to try it and like it!!!!!
08-10-2010, 06:26 PM
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Great job! I did the same pattern a few weeks ago...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57034-1.htm
I just resize patterns I already have. I try to stick with patterns that don't require sew two or more entire sections together....otherwise I just reduce the size of any pattern that appeals to me.
Yes getting the paper off is tricky. Sometimes I back stitch over the line where their are small sections and find that it is much easier to get the paper off. Otherwise use tweesers and be very careful. I also found it helpful to wait until the entire piece is finished....border and all before removing the paper.
Yes always 1/4" seam allowance for me.
Hummmm, I'm not sure how I handle seams, it might be that I use an older all metal machine and it is a workhorse and somehow it just goes through.
I use fabrics that I would use on large pieces. I go with whatever excites me. But yes I do think contrasting colors definitely show off the tiny work more clearly! I love pping! Glad you decided to try it and like it!!!!!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57034-1.htm
I just resize patterns I already have. I try to stick with patterns that don't require sew two or more entire sections together....otherwise I just reduce the size of any pattern that appeals to me.
Yes getting the paper off is tricky. Sometimes I back stitch over the line where their are small sections and find that it is much easier to get the paper off. Otherwise use tweesers and be very careful. I also found it helpful to wait until the entire piece is finished....border and all before removing the paper.
Yes always 1/4" seam allowance for me.
Hummmm, I'm not sure how I handle seams, it might be that I use an older all metal machine and it is a workhorse and somehow it just goes through.
I use fabrics that I would use on large pieces. I go with whatever excites me. But yes I do think contrasting colors definitely show off the tiny work more clearly! I love pping! Glad you decided to try it and like it!!!!!
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