Orca bay mystery picture thread
11-30-2011, 07:46 AM
#101
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When making a string block you need paper to keep it straight and so your strips don't stretch as you sew each strip onto the others.
Here's a a good picture tutorial for reference: http://www.filminthefridge.com/2009/...pieced-method/
Here's a a good picture tutorial for reference: http://www.filminthefridge.com/2009/...pieced-method/
11-30-2011, 07:47 AM
#102
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Sklayne: I have asked myself the same question. I am just sewing strips together and cutting out the block. There is some waste but I can do four or five at a time this way. I will be interested to see what others say.
11-30-2011, 09:02 AM
#103
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You can do them several ways, just play and find the way that works for you. I did use a telephone book for these small blocks, but I have also done them like EmmaS. Last year, I made some of the neutral string blocks for the RRCB with tubes.
11-30-2011, 09:35 AM
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I am going to fall a little behind as Christmas gets closer. I have to finish making gifts and my wonderful sister (that I havent seen since Feb 2010) is coming up to visit us!! Needless to say, I dont think I will be getting much sewing done when shes here... she's not a sewer (gasp....) I will work on her about that lol
Here is my group of QST from last week
Here is my group of QST from last week
11-30-2011, 10:41 AM
#105
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I am going to fall a little behind as Christmas gets closer. I have to finish making gifts and my wonderful sister (that I havent seen since Feb 2010) is coming up to visit us!! Needless to say, I dont think I will be getting much sewing done when shes here... she's not a sewer (gasp....) I will work on her about that lol
Here is my group of QST from last week
Here is my group of QST from last week
12-03-2011, 01:03 PM
#106
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Well, I didn't get much else done this weekend but........ 226 done!! (2 extra just cause) I lucked out and had the right size die for my GO! making the cutting part go pretty quick. I wouldn't really recommend doing these in 3 days but I have too much to do this coming week and weekend that by next week with part 2 also up that I'd feel too far in the weeds and give up before I start. I can definitely wait patiently for part 2 now. Picture also gives a sneak peek at my colors.
i am not doing the mystery, but am following along, and anious to see everyone's progress, and especially this one, as I love the colors
12-03-2011, 07:22 PM
#108
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Jan, these are really small blocks, and I think it would be hard to piece the 1", 1.25", 1.5" small pieces together without the stabilization of some type of backing. I found I used some washable school glue across the middle of the paper to hold the first piece in place. The fabric was kind of squirmy because the pieces are so small. I found 2" strips were just too big to look good on this size blocks (just my opinion). I used the scribble pad paper from the $ Store, and just cut the paper to size with a rotary cutter I keep for paper.
12-04-2011, 11:02 AM
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Good idea. I am going to try it. Thanks.
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