2014--50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars BOW

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01-27-2014, 02:00 PM

#471

Lyn Hut

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Hi I am so surprise to see how everyone looked so different depending on the colours that are uses. Here is mine Arkansas block.

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01-27-2014, 05:09 PM

#472

Lyn Hut

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Sorry my finger not working so good this morning. That was meant to say I am so surprise to see how everyone's looks so different depending on the colours that are used.

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Originally Posted by Lyn Hut

Hi I am so surprise to see how everyone looked so different depending on the colours that are uses. Here is mine Arkansas block.

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01-28-2014, 04:34 AM

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carriem

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Lyn---another great block! Are you using all white for the background/corners?

01-28-2014, 09:38 AM

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lfstamper

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I was behind but think I am now caught up with these last two...at least until Monday. These were tedious for me so I am hoping some are easier.

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01-28-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieG

See MaggieLou, you are not so far behind, I just finished Alaska! I love what you did with your Arkansas block.

Dang these take a long time to construct! I think I rip out more than I sew!

Jeanieg I can totally relate to the ripping! I had to cut my pieces bigger than the pattern calls for so I don't have to place it so exact. I also glue stick in the seam allowance the two pieces so I can chain at the machine. Has helped some but these are still SLOW! Fun to see every one's.

01-28-2014, 09:48 AM

#476

lfstamper

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Originally Posted by mirabelle

More beautiful blocks this week, here is mine, am thinking of changing up the black, white and red a little, will let you know what I come up with.

Mirabelle - your block will go perfectly with mine in case it needs a new home...lol.

01-28-2014, 02:01 PM

#477

Lyn Hut

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Lyn---another great block! Are you using all white for the background/corners?

Hi Carriem
Yes I am making the background all white this will make the stars a focal point on each block, then I will decide what colour to use a my slashes and boards if I need any.

01-29-2014, 04:18 AM

#478

nygal

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I still have NO idea what fabric I will use for the background on my blocks. I am using mostly batiks and once they are all done I will set them out on my king sized bed and "study" them and see what I think would be good.

01-30-2014, 02:18 PM

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Plumtree

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Okay, here is Arkansas. Took the picture with my phone sorry if its fuzzy.

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01-30-2014, 02:39 PM

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janRN

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Hadn't gotten email notification about this thread in a few days. Wow--I missed a lot. Beautiful blocks, everyone!

A hint for any new paper piecers: it's handy to have the measurements for each section to cut your fabric but I've found it important to add at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch all around her measurements. I pp all the time (not a pro, but I've done lots) and I was coming up short especially on the large outside triangles. Hope this helps someone and eases any frustrations you may have.