Yours looks great...I haven't tried that technique, but I think I read somewhere the same advice you've been given.

YOU'RE GONNA LOVE THIS!! Go to hexagonquilt-along.blogspot.com and you will learn so much about this. The site got so full they started a second one at hexagonquilt-along2.blogspot.com. I spent days on there when I first started my paper piecing. And it's not just hexagons there as the name implies. Have fun!

I am a "paper-piecer" and I was taught to leave 'em in. I believe traditionally the papers are left in 'til the entire top is put together. It does stop things moving around or distorting. I know a lot of people remove the inner papers so they don't have to cut too many extra papers. Thanks Janetd for posting the link, sounds interesting.

PS: nice work!

Yours is wonderful. I just started doing a Grandmothers Garden quilt using the same method. I love it. It goes everywhere with me. Don't you love it.

Not quite sure what you do next...but it sure is gonna be pretty!!! Keep us posted ok...we love "as you go pics"!!!

Beautifully Done!!! Love the fabric Choices :D :D :D

Me again....I only baste from the back, not through the papers. So if you look at the work from the front, you don't see basting. Am I the "lone ranger" in this regard? I learned this way when I was quite young (when dinosaurs roamed the earth) and it works well for me, but I am curious to hear what everyone else does.

Janet....I checked out the link....a whole hour went by unawares!!! Thanks.

I really enjoyed eveyone's comments.

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to go to the Long Beach
Quilt Show and saw a demonstration of English paper piecing and
was immediately hooked.

My DIL and I bought the templates they sold. (for grandmother's
garden).

Based on everyone's comments, I think I'll leave the paper templates in. It just makes sense.

Now on to the suggested website. HAVE FUN!

Thanks everyone, for the very helpful tips on English paper-piecing and the kind comments about my project. I'm going to leave the inner ring of papers in for now, and only take them out if it starts to get difficult to handle.

I'm taking it with me on a camping trip this weekend, so depending on how much time I end up having to sit around and sew, I might get the next "ring" done. If I do, I'll update with a pic on Monday!

Jan

I just love english paper piecing. I usually leave my papers in until I am finished sewing but have been know in a pinch to rmove the centers if I was running low on pre cut papers. Also love your colors.