sick of cutting and sewing 2" squares, what was I thinking

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08-04-2011, 07:52 AM

#51

Peckish

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Originally Posted by craftyneedle

I usually read all. However when I read something about "5+ pages" I suddenly realized I am reading only the first page and had not seen "go to page..." What have I been missing!!!

Kind of like this thread? ROFL!!! :lol:

08-04-2011, 10:21 AM

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Meme2six

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Wonderful tutorial. Thanks for the link.

08-04-2011, 10:48 AM

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lollygagging

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Originally Posted by ube quilting

If your fabric is in strips, why not strip piece them. That's how i do mine. Do you know how to do this method? I made a steps to the alter which is veery similar with thousands of small pieces and strip pieceing is really quick compared to individual squares.
peace

http://www.seamstobeyouandme.com/wor...lock-tutorial/

I am currently quilting a 48" x 72" postage stamp (3,456 pieces) and wish I'd known about the strip-piecing method! lol Stick to it. You'll be really glad in the end that you did. Please let us see your finished labor of love!

08-04-2011, 11:21 AM

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SharonTheriault

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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom

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Originally Posted by intoquilting

I let a friend talk me into doing a postage stamp quilt using 2" squares. I don't think I will live long enough to finish it. LOL but I need to because I am determined to finish before she does. I am really tired of cutting 2" squares and trying to sew them together without having any 2 of the same fabric. What was I thinking??????? I am putting 16 of them together into a block. Will I ever finish? It remains to be seen.

Whenever I see a pattern that calls for cutting hundreds of 2" squares I move on to the next page. :?

Me too. I am doing a 2 1/2" swap right now. It's the first one I've done. Don't think I'll do it again.

08-04-2011, 11:34 AM

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SUZAG

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A lot of sellers on e-bay offer 100 2" squares, no two alike...

08-04-2011, 12:06 PM

#56

Cam Flower

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try sewing 2 " strips , then cut them into the blocks and sew again!

08-04-2011, 12:13 PM

#57

Rumbols

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Good luck. It will be beautiful when completed.

08-04-2011, 12:17 PM

#58

luckylindy333

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Originally Posted by Annaquilts

Maybe time to put it aside. Why do it if you do not enjoy it?

I was reading on to see if anyone was going to say this! Finish it at the size where you are right now or pass it on. I only do what I have fun doing when I am quilting as it is part of my fun.