BLOCKS OF THE MONTH - 1st of the Month, 2011
#591
thanks everyone. I will try Helen's suggestion tonight after work. I will let you know how it goes and if I need any further asstistance. I knew I could count on you all.
I went to bed in a bad mood, woke up in a bad mood, and after reading these, I am in a much better mood. Anxious to give this a try. :thumbup:
I went to bed in a bad mood, woke up in a bad mood, and after reading these, I am in a much better mood. Anxious to give this a try. :thumbup:
#592
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I find using an Add-a-Quarter Ruler very helpful with paper piecing. After 1st sewing with right side of fabric facing you, fold paper back and cut the 1/4 inch using the ruler. Put second fabric on right sides together matching fabric with 1st fabric cut. Sew on line. Fold paper back and cut 1/4 seam with ruler. Sew third piece on matching fabric with that cut.
I hope this helps.
Jean
I hope this helps.
Jean
#593
The straight of grain is mostly important on the outside edges. If you have to choose which edges are on the straight (non stretchy) grain, always choose the outside edges of the block.
Originally Posted by sustraley
thanks everyone. I will try Helen's suggestion tonight after work. I will let you know how it goes and if I need any further asstistance. I knew I could count on you all.
I went to bed in a bad mood, woke up in a bad mood, and after reading these, I am in a much better mood. Anxious to give this a try. :thumbup:
I went to bed in a bad mood, woke up in a bad mood, and after reading these, I am in a much better mood. Anxious to give this a try. :thumbup:
#595
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 565
OK I have tried and tried to download the birdhouse pattern I can't get it. I tried other of her patterns too and they wouldn't download either. I have a very slow dialup and figure that was the problem so I am going to try to find another pattern. Maybe to fit in the house idea so I can make a town quilt for a friend of mine who intends to retire and travel in their camper. they can carry their own town with them. If anyone knows of any other patterns that I can look at please let me know.
Lynda
Lynda
#596
I had not paper pieced until this quilt. Someone posted this tutorial and I thought it really helped. Hope it helps you!
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
Hang in there!
Paula
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
Hang in there!
Paula
Originally Posted by sustraley
HELP PLEASE!!! I am a newbie. Wanted to try the BOM houses. I had never done paper piecing before. I did the church and did not think it was too bad. Did not do the farmhouse, yet. Trying the red barn. Found all the fabric I wanted to use. Got everything done except the very top part. The part with the biggest part of the sky, part of the barn, roof and more sky. I can not get it to work for anything!! Very frustrated. I have tried it so many times, I must have spent $$$$$ because I have used way too much fabric. Can anyone help me figure this out? Maybe by doing a tutorial or something? I can not get any of it right. Not having fun either. Wasting a lot of time too.
#597
Oh this should help me too. I never thought to cut the template apart and use as pattern pieces to get the direction of the fabric going the right way. I just did hit and miss till I got it right...sometimes I used my light box. This should be so much easier!!!
Thanks!
Paula
To save fabric when paper piecing try this.
Make several copies of the paper pieced project.
Carefully cut along the lines to make templates
Use the template to cut out shapes about 1/2 inch larger in all dimensions than the template.
Also use the template to place pieces on the grain of fabric.
After the piece is cut and placed in the section to sew. Trim only the side you will sew to 1/4".
Choose the next template and cut as above.
Match edge to be sewn right sides together to the piece already pinned to paper. Sew.
This method cuts down on waste and helps avoid stretching because pieces are cut on the straight grain. This is especially important in large pieces that will be quilted to prevent distortion.[/quote]
Thanks!
Paula
Originally Posted by helen31406
[ Very frustrated. I have tried it so many times, I must have spent $$$$$ because I have used way too much fabric. Can anyone help me figure this out? Maybe by doing a tutorial or something? I can not get any of it right. Not having fun either. Wasting a lot of time too.
Make several copies of the paper pieced project.
Carefully cut along the lines to make templates
Use the template to cut out shapes about 1/2 inch larger in all dimensions than the template.
Also use the template to place pieces on the grain of fabric.
After the piece is cut and placed in the section to sew. Trim only the side you will sew to 1/4".
Choose the next template and cut as above.
Match edge to be sewn right sides together to the piece already pinned to paper. Sew.
This method cuts down on waste and helps avoid stretching because pieces are cut on the straight grain. This is especially important in large pieces that will be quilted to prevent distortion.[/quote]
#598
I like this video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgr5JMxNfow
i self-taught myself paperpiecing and now learn lots from others (hints & tips) are always helpful for getting better.
i self-taught myself paperpiecing and now learn lots from others (hints & tips) are always helpful for getting better.
#599
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Originally Posted by debe
I like this video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgr5JMxNfow
i self-taught myself paperpiecing and now learn lots from others (hints & tips) are always helpful for getting better.
i self-taught myself paperpiecing and now learn lots from others (hints & tips) are always helpful for getting better.
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#600
What kind of pattern would you prefer? Can you paper piece? If so....there are MANY!! Just let me know and I will look for ya :D
Originally Posted by lwbuchholz
OK I have tried and tried to download the birdhouse pattern I can't get it. I tried other of her patterns too and they wouldn't download either. I have a very slow dialup and figure that was the problem so I am going to try to find another pattern. Maybe to fit in the house idea so I can make a town quilt for a friend of mine who intends to retire and travel in their camper. they can carry their own town with them. If anyone knows of any other patterns that I can look at please let me know.
Lynda
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