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01-10-2010, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryA
When I look at your photo, I see stitching on the right side of your block. None of the stitching should be showing on the right side of the block.
I think that maybe you've had trouble working out how to do foundation piecing all by yourself - I would think that most people have someone demonstrate it for them. I know that I had trouble understanding how to pin the fabric on the unprinted side of the paper, flip the paper over, and sew on the printed line.
There are lots of sites on the internet that might help - the one below looks useful.
http://www.wikihow.com/Foundation-Piece-a-Quilt-Block
I think that maybe you've had trouble working out how to do foundation piecing all by yourself - I would think that most people have someone demonstrate it for them. I know that I had trouble understanding how to pin the fabric on the unprinted side of the paper, flip the paper over, and sew on the printed line.
There are lots of sites on the internet that might help - the one below looks useful.
http://www.wikihow.com/Foundation-Piece-a-Quilt-Block
I've bookmarked the website. I know I'll have to refer to it quite often. :lol:
01-11-2010, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Originally Posted by MaryA
When I look at your photo, I see stitching on the right side of your block.
My grandmother recently gave me a precious family quilt - my great grandmother and great-great aunt pieced it, and my grandmother was allowed to add a few stitches when they quilted the top. She was 8 or 9, she says. I was reminded that once upon a time girls learned to sew very early - many boys, too. So some of us these days are a little bit behind when it comes to the basics. We shouldn't beat ourselves up for it! Quite the opposite, I'd say. It takes some bravery to start learning a new skill.
01-11-2010, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jenimelinda
It takes some bravery to start learning a new skill.
Welcome to the board - where we ALL are learners in this great activity!
01-14-2010, 09:09 AM
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Okay ladies and gents this is my 90th attempt at a 7"square. It's amazing what happens when you add the 1/4" for seam allowance. I'm still a little crooked, but improving. I'm using practice fabric because this 'beginners pattern' is not going as smoothly as I thought.
BTW, is the presser foot suppose to move a little or should it be stiff? This might be part of my problem. :P
BTW, is the presser foot suppose to move a little or should it be stiff? This might be part of my problem. :P
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01-14-2010, 07:36 PM
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How cool! You're making amazing progress.
Is your presser foot wobbling side to side (i.e. left to right)? If so, you may need to tighten it on the machine,depending,of course, on the particular machine you've got.
I really love the white background paisley material in these blocks. Where did you pick that one up?
Is your presser foot wobbling side to side (i.e. left to right)? If so, you may need to tighten it on the machine,depending,of course, on the particular machine you've got.
I really love the white background paisley material in these blocks. Where did you pick that one up?
01-15-2010, 07:36 AM
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Beautiful blocks!!!!!
You are doing a wonderful job. It does take time. (I have never considered the log cabin a beginners block, because of the many seams.)
I agree about the paisley print - it's great. I'd like to find some of that!
You are doing a wonderful job. It does take time. (I have never considered the log cabin a beginners block, because of the many seams.)
I agree about the paisley print - it's great. I'd like to find some of that!
01-15-2010, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jenimelinda
How cool! You're making amazing progress.
Is your presser foot wobbling side to side (i.e. left to right)? If so, you may need to tighten it on the machine,depending,of course, on the particular machine you've got.
I really love the white background paisley material in these blocks. Where did you pick that one up?
Is your presser foot wobbling side to side (i.e. left to right)? If so, you may need to tighten it on the machine,depending,of course, on the particular machine you've got.
I really love the white background paisley material in these blocks. Where did you pick that one up?
Thanks for the support!
01-15-2010, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Beautiful blocks!!!!!
You are doing a wonderful job. It does take time. (I have never considered the log cabin a beginners block, because of the many seams.)
I agree about the paisley print - it's great. I'd like to find some of that!
You are doing a wonderful job. It does take time. (I have never considered the log cabin a beginners block, because of the many seams.)
I agree about the paisley print - it's great. I'd like to find some of that!
Oh, the material was given to me. I think she had it quite a while as it smells a little moldy, but perfect for practicing!
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