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#51
Ok, fireworkslover, I've got to see this or one of your other quilts...please?
What you said is just the problem I have.
Andii
If you use strips longer than you need, like the width of your fabric, you end up cutting off the excess within one or two seams later. I'd not try to save fabric by cutting each piece before you sew it on. You have to remember that the fabric will flip over in the end and thus be reversed from how you look at it, when sewing on the line. I think this might be the part that gets people confused.
I'm in the middle of my 4th PP fireworks themed quilt, right now. Each circle of color has 216 pieces! Really, I'm not joking. :lol:[/quote]
What you said is just the problem I have.
Andii
If you use strips longer than you need, like the width of your fabric, you end up cutting off the excess within one or two seams later. I'd not try to save fabric by cutting each piece before you sew it on. You have to remember that the fabric will flip over in the end and thus be reversed from how you look at it, when sewing on the line. I think this might be the part that gets people confused.
I'm in the middle of my 4th PP fireworks themed quilt, right now. Each circle of color has 216 pieces! Really, I'm not joking. :lol:[/quote]
#52
Paper piecing is the best way to piece--aside from all the time it takes to remove the paper. Having accurate matching of points makes it so worth the time. The best instructions I have seen are from Carol Doak. I have looked at a few other's instructions and found them to be complicated and cumbersome.
I would definitely switch to machine paper piecing!
I would definitely switch to machine paper piecing!
#55
Andii,
Here's my first paper pieced fireworks quilt titled "Rings and Stars", made in 2006. This was the first paper piecing I'd ever done. 144 blocks!
Here's my first paper pieced fireworks quilt titled "Rings and Stars", made in 2006. This was the first paper piecing I'd ever done. 144 blocks!
"Rings and Stars"
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closeup of "Rings and Stars"
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#56
Originally Posted by merryhare
Paper piecing is the best way to piece--aside from all the time it takes to remove the paper. Having accurate matching of points makes it so worth the time. The best instructions I have seen are from Carol Doak. I have looked at a few other's instructions and found them to be complicated and cumbersome.
I would definitely switch to machine paper piecing!
I would definitely switch to machine paper piecing!
#57
I learned to PP from Valori Wells' book titled " Radiant New York Beauties", 14 paper pieced quilt projects. Yes, it took many readings of the instructions before I tried it, but after making one arc I understood the process. This book is great because she includes patterns as well as finished quilts to try and all the instructions for each. I just use the book for a leap off point and go my own way and make up my own design.
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Originally Posted by athenagwis
This is how I paper piece ....
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
It makes much more sense to me and I adore it, I will NEVER go back to the regular way of paper piecing again!
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
It makes much more sense to me and I adore it, I will NEVER go back to the regular way of paper piecing again!
Cheers!
Rachel
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