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Originally Posted by addy
I made a postage stamp quilt - 2,500 1" squares and I thought THAT was a lot! I sewed them in rows of 10, then sewed 10 rows together, then joined the resulting blocks. In order to make the rows match perfectly, I drew 1" lines onto tracing paper, then "paper pieced" the squares on. I trimmed the rows to 1 1/2", then ripped the paper off before adding another row. This method worked well and all my seams matched perfectly. I don't know if that was cheating or not, but it sure got the job done.
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Things are progressing nicely. I am ironing all the scraps and sorting them.
Thank you everyone who has sent scraps! For those that have offered on this thread to send some. Right now I am seeing where I am at. If I come up short I would love for you to help. Or if you just wanted to be apart of the quilt you can send a few scraps I would love for as many people as wanted to be apart of this. If the person who sent me a big flat rate box from Idaho is reading this please Pm me. I would love to thank you in Pm for such a generous gift! Thank you! |
Originally Posted by Moon Holiday
I sure hope you're going to use the June Taylor Shape Cutter!!! Cutting will go much faster.
It is packed as we have our house for sale. If I ever get to unpack my stuff then maybe I will give it another go! |
What design are you using to make this quilt. I am very intrigued
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I am also making a postage stamp quilt. I have been cutting block and want to use different fabrics also. Never thought of asking for scraps from other quilters. I will have to ask my quilting quild for scraps. Thank you so much for the hint. Do you have enough scraps. Would love to send you some.
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I have cut quite a few one and one half inch squares.
I use a larger square or rectangle template that has needed markings in one corner. Gets a little distance between holding hand or fingers and cutting tool. Cut two sides then rotate fabric 180 degrees (a half turn of piece of fabric being cut). Now cut two sides and square is complete. |
*UPDATE*
Thanks everyone for the comments. I have not been able to work much on the postage stamps this week. I have all of the scraps ironed and ready for cutting So now begins the fun part. I am still playing around with a design I am not sure what I am going to do. I have been working on making a design but I am not sure yet. Update to those that have sent scraps and want scraps in return I have not been able to mail anything this week. It has been real crazy. We have our house up for sale and we had 3 showings and a open house in the last 4 days So I am unable to make a mess hehe. I will get scraps cut out and start to mail them this week Sorry for the delay No pictures today as not much to show but just wanted to give an update |
I am so impressed. Can't wait to see how it turns out :)
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WOW! To have a huge project going like this AND have your home on the market is a HUGE undertaking Girl. I think you will have the most awesome quilt when it is done though! I admire your stamina, patience and determination. Keep up the great work!
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Originally Posted by LLOYD346
I have cut quite a few one and one half inch squares.
I use a larger square or rectangle template that has needed markings in one corner. Gets a little distance between holding hand or fingers and cutting tool. Cut two sides then rotate fabric 180 degrees (a half turn of piece of fabric being cut). Now cut two sides and square is complete. |
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