I'm proud of me! Look at my straight pieces!
 

This is what I've been doing the last few days. These are strip sets of 5 fabrics, each strip is 1/4" finished, the finished size of the strip set is 1/5". You can see on the right that I've already sub-cut one of the strip sets into 3/4" pieces. I'll then mix them up and put them together to get a mosaic effect of mixed blues and golds.

A year ago I was not able to sew small strip sets like this accurately and consistently. I practiced and employed a few new techniques to both measuring/cutting, and sewing - some gleaned from the great people here on the board, others from the Sally Collins book ("Mastering Precision Piecing" which I call "the primer").

I'm just so proud of these strip sets I had to share with folks who would know how to share my joy!!

Very nice job!

Way to go! You should be proud!
Maureen

You have done a great job! Accurate cutting and piecing bring quilting to the next level. I am going to look into the book you recommended. I want to be just like you when I grow up :>)

You have really been working.

Short and fat?

hee hee .... I got the book and there is also a companion video. I do suggest both. The video is great to see exactly what she's talking about, and the book is great to go back to for the details.

I must confess though that I departed from her technique in one area. After she irons her seams she places them under a ruler then weighs them down to make the seams stay put. I tried this and for the life of me (and I was using two very large, very heavy books) I can't get my seams to behave as well as she does, so I resorted to my old stand-by ... starch. I starch before I cut, and I starch the seams (after I've ironed the seam in place once). They're flat and they stay put.

You did an awesome job! Congratulations!

You have done a great job and I know what it is like to have trouble with straight sewing. I mark mine a lot of the
time and then try to follow the lines. Extra time. UGH.

Yeah, isn't it wonderful to look back and know you have picked up skill and improved. Yes Sally Collins book is great.

This is a border for a WIP.

Yes, I am very impressed! It is so great to do a great job and you have done that! Congratulations!

Lovely job, looks like you've mastered it.

Well done!

Good job. I don't think I could handle something that small.

Great job. What's the plan for these?

Wow - spectacular! :thumbup:

OK I'm interested. Can't wait to see where this is going.

WOW! Great job!

Very nice job. Someday I hope to be able to do as well. :)

Your hard work and dedication show!

Great job! Really nice.

Can't wait to see the end results.

My, you did good work.

Yeah!!!!!!!!!

You did wonderful work! I doubt that I could do it. Good job!

Great color combination!

Good job...can't wait to see the finished piece!

Great job. Anxious to see the finished product.

I'm also going to look for the book you recommended. Great job!

wow, those are tiny pieces. congrats on your progress with accurate seams

Ditto!!!!!

You did a *great* job!! I have never worked with strips that narrow. The mosaic will be beautiful, hope I don't miss it when you post.

I thought this would be a great book and video to put on my Christmas list. I found the book on Amazon.com. I found several DVD's, but they don't have the exact same name. Can you please tell me if the DVD is named the same as the book?

Lookin good... would love to see it when you finish,.. I like the colors

good job. practice makes perfect

You sure did a great job ... I'd love to see a pic of your finished piece because I love those colors!

holy cow...that is super great....goes to show those who say you don't have to follow the rules..HA..yes you do..IF you desire to have the BEST!

Wow! You've done an outstanding job. Can't wait to see the finished product!

super,I can't wait to see what the finished item looks like