I took some pictures while I made a square-in-a-square block this morning. I printed the block pattern off of Quilter's Cache. I sent the pictures to mimisharon and she thought you might like to see them also. I love paper piecing and hope you all will give it a try. This is going to take several posts so hang in there with me.



Place the first piece of fabric over section one. Be sure to place the fabric wrong side to the paper and right side away from the paper. Make sure (I hold it up to a light) that the fabric covers the whole #1 section.

Fold the paper back on the line between section 1 and 2. Crease it and then using that fold as a guide trim the fabric to 1/4 inch from the fold.

Line the section # 2 fabric up with the first fabric right sides together.

Stitch on the line.
Use a tiny stitch. I set my Pfaff at 1.5.

Fold the second fabric back over the seam. Check to be sure that the fabric covers all of section #2. Iron the fabric in place.

continue the same process for all four sides of this block. I like to fold back the new section and trim off the excess fabric from the prior sections. This helps to keep the seams nice and tidy.

Continue to cover all the numbered spaces.

Time to trim the outside edges. Be sure to leave the seam allowance. I have been known to trim on the finished (sewing) line and then I weep!


Pics are out of order but you get the idea. Right? :lol:

When you have the whole block assembled then you can remove the paper. Tear it gently because you don't want to rip out your seams!

Oh, did I mention above that you need to use a very small stitch to help perferate the paper so it tears easier? I usually set my machine to 1.5.

If I have several blocks that have seams to match I may leave the paper in until I've put the block together.

On Tim's star block I left the paper attached until the whole block was assembled. Then take a pair of tweezers with you, get a good movie on the tele and watch the show and rip! Oh, and keep a trash can near by!

If I can answer any more questions please ask. I hope this helps.

you ladies are just to smart. thank you ,ya'll made this look like something i could do.