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What a great idea! I don't use an adding machine any more, but I have several rolls of paper that I didn't have a use for... and now I do! Thanks!
Originally Posted by Sue Fish
I have done miles and miles of the string piecing this way for borders, quilt blocks, etc...I use 3" wide paper and can when done, cut pieces for many many different patterns.
I like it sort of wonky rather than each piece cut exactly the same and sewn straight..but you can do either I start with my paper in a box or in the pic you can see I use the thread holder...anything to keep it from rolling all over. I cut my scraps anywhere from about 1" wide to 1 1/2" wide and about 3 1/2" long. First you lay one piece right side up on the end of your paper...lay the next strip face down on that and sew as shown using 1/4" seam allowance.. Flip it back and finger press and then lay the next piece face down on that and repeat...I like to sew them at a little angle here and there to make them "wonky".....continue on as long as you like but I find normally I stopped at about 1 yard of the piecing and trimmed it as shown and then rolled it up and continued on...make sense? |
ME, TOOO!!!!!
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Sue,
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Okay, I'm confused and it seems everyone else gets it. LOL.. not unusual for me. But what do you do with the paper on the back side. I assume you are doing this for binding right?
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do you sew the fabric to the paper ? why do you need the paper ? does it stay on the fabric for ever ?
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Originally Posted by quilting grammy
do you sew the fabric to the paper ? why do you need the paper ? does it stay on the fabric for ever ?
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You can also use muslim or old sheets and then you leave it on. It does make the quilt heaver, but really nice.
Originally Posted by Sue Fish
Originally Posted by quilting grammy
do you sew the fabric to the paper ? why do you need the paper ? does it stay on the fabric for ever ?
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This is the same idea as paper piecing. You sew and flip, sew and flip. The advantage of the paper is to keep any bias edges from stretching so you can sew a strip cut in any direction. I keep the paper on till I have the strips sewn in place, again to avoid stretching any bias. Works great.
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Brilliant idea and keeps everything all neat and organised. Thanks!
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An excellent idea Sue, which I've thought of before for templates etc, and even the old Telex machine rolls of paper would be about 8" wide if we can find them nowadays, for making long templates for quilting frame (Pantograms!) - I'll be going to Jackson's Art & School Supplies tomorrow - forgot to look when I last purchased something from there.
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I wonder if the old-style paper toilet rolls might work too!!!
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Amazing! I love the look of pieced borders, but the thought of spending hours piecing them caused me to shy away from them. Now I know what to do with all those little pieces when I just feel like sewing away! Thanks so much; you should be on the quilt shows and magazine covers--your idea is brilliant! Thanks for sharing it.
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Very interesting. Thanks
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This would be a great way to use up small scraps. Maybe I better rethink what size of scraps need to be saved.
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Fantastic idea and thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by Ada Shiela
An excellent idea Sue, which I've thought of before for templates etc, and even the old Telex machine rolls of paper would be about 8" wide if we can find them nowadays, for making long templates for quilting frame (Pantograms!) - I'll be going to Jackson's Art & School Supplies tomorrow - forgot to look when I last purchased something from there.
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Thank you so much for the great idea!! Someone recently gave me a laarge shoebox full of assorted fabric strips measuring 1" x 8". Now I know what to do with them!!
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What is the purpose of using the paper? I think it's a great idea and I like the wonky part
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Never mind, I just read why you use the paper.....great idea!
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What a fantastic idea - thanks so much for sharing.
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Originally Posted by sharone
What a fantastic idea - thanks so much for sharing.
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Fantastic!!!
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What a clever idea! Thanks so much for sharing! I've always wanted to do a pieced border and now I can!
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This is such a neat idea! I love to PP anyway...
Thanks for sharing.. ~ Jodie ~ :thumbup: |
I must say, you made me laugh with your PP!!
I think it is a wonderful idea too, I need to get started PPing!! |
what is the difference between using th adding machine paper and just sewing scraps together?
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Very very cute idea, and I love the quilts made of this method.
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Originally Posted by elizabeth
what is the difference between using th adding machine paper and just sewing scraps together?
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What a wonderful idea. I use newspaper for quilt blocks, and it tears off perfect. Never thought of addding machine tape but will sure try it now.
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what a great idea. thank you for sharing, and God bless. Penny
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Originally Posted by Mbarnett
What a wonderful idea. I use newspaper for quilt blocks, and it tears off perfect. Never thought of addding machine tape but will sure try it now.
Thanks Mary |
Well if adding machine paper will work for this you could use the kids doodle rolls of paper for a larger area.
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Oh, for Heaven's Sake! Who knew! Well, you did, obviously, but i was being rhetorical.
i tossed rolls of that paper out recently, actually I gave it to Goodwill. Wait! Thats where we can find some! i love it when I figure things out. Trust me, being in my head sometimes is a scary place. A great way to use my scraps that are shorter. Thanks! |
Originally Posted by Corky
Oh, for Heaven's Sake! Who knew! Well, you did, obviously, but i was being rhetorical.
i tossed rolls of that paper out recently, actually I gave it to Goodwill. Wait! Thats where we can find some! i love it when I figure things out. Trust me, being in my head sometimes is a scary place. A great way to use my scraps that are shorter. Thanks! |
Brillant................thanks.............calla/Sue
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I also just threw a bunch of that away several months ago :shock: Who knew how useful it would be :cry:
Thanks for the Tute :thumbup: |
Is that a golf T keeping your bobbin and matching thread together? Another genius idea!
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Cool. Do you tear the paper off when you are done? It sound like paper piecing.
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Originally Posted by MidwestManiac
Is that a golf T keeping your bobbin and matching thread together? Another genius idea!
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Originally Posted by Bubblegum0077
Cool. Do you tear the paper off when you are done? It sound like paper piecing.
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