Who likes to paper piece? Lets Chit Chat!
11-08-2015, 01:46 PM
#231
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I love, love, love to PP!! There are soo many places to get free patterns. PP is all I do & have a file cabinet drawer full of patterns (I have ceased from making anymore..) When I find a traditional block I like I try to figure out how to PP & make my own master.
Luv2qlt: gorgeous quilt! My son is also an Eagle Scout (he's now 47) has helped other troups & got to go to Philmont 2x (even got to drive Scout Masters RV). My DD's 2 sons (my only DGSs) both made Eagles while living in China for 4 yrs (just got back to Texas this past May). DGS #1 & DGS #2 made it while in China. Soooo proud of them!!
You know about only 1 in 100 that start out, make an Eagle?
My avatar is of my 7 DGKs....
Luv2qlt: gorgeous quilt! My son is also an Eagle Scout (he's now 47) has helped other troups & got to go to Philmont 2x (even got to drive Scout Masters RV). My DD's 2 sons (my only DGSs) both made Eagles while living in China for 4 yrs (just got back to Texas this past May). DGS #1 & DGS #2 made it while in China. Soooo proud of them!!
You know about only 1 in 100 that start out, make an Eagle?
My avatar is of my 7 DGKs....
11-08-2015, 03:57 PM
#235
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Once you get accomplished at PPing, check out this site:
http://www.silverliningsoriginals.com/ In fact, go now and sign up for her newsletter (usually comes towards the end of the month), and she always includes a free pattern! I've gotten some real beautiful patterns from her - very intricate, but absolutely gorgeous! Check it out!!
http://www.silverliningsoriginals.com/ In fact, go now and sign up for her newsletter (usually comes towards the end of the month), and she always includes a free pattern! I've gotten some real beautiful patterns from her - very intricate, but absolutely gorgeous! Check it out!!
peace
11-08-2015, 04:13 PM
#236
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Anna those blocks are all very cute. The only paper piecing I've done was the Swirly Twirly Dresden that came out a few years ago. I had a lot of fun making a quilt with that pattern. Here's my test block-
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And here's the quilt-
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I used a FQ pack to make the Dresden blocks and ran out of fabric so for two of the blocks I just winged it with what was left of the scraps.
Cari
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And here's the quilt-
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I used a FQ pack to make the Dresden blocks and ran out of fabric so for two of the blocks I just winged it with what was left of the scraps.
Cari
11-09-2015, 09:58 PM
#237
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The first paper pieced quilt block I made was called attic window. Remember if you are printing these yourself, you need to make sure that you mirror the image. You need to do this because the block will be reversed if the pattern hasn't been mirrored.
07-04-2016, 03:05 AM
#238
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It has been a while since any action here on this PPing thread. I was looking through my saved links and realized I have a little top I just finished this is the perfect place to share it. maybe we can get some updates on what everyone is working on. I like seeing all your great work.
Title: Fresh Quilts
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enjoy,
peace
Title: Fresh Quilts
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enjoy,
peace
07-04-2016, 03:23 AM
#239
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Ube, lovely little mini! I am quite taken with pp at the moment, having used a book to teach myself over the winter. I am enjoying patterns from Deb Karasik, Karen Neary etc. that feature variations on the NYB. Here is a major piece that is ready for sewing together...after this pic was taken I was able to get about 1/4 of the blocks sewn together. Expect to finish that part this week and add large setting triangles to make it a square (about 50").
07-04-2016, 03:32 AM
#240
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I just did my first PPing today. I have a question for you. When you are finished and go to cut around the paper to get the real shape of the piece you did, how do you keep the material underneath from shifting??? Mine shifted and then it was about 1/8" short of lining up with the paper after I cut it off. I also had a hard time sewing the 2 halves of the little square together and keeping my points. Any tips??
Thanks and I'd love to chat about pping.
Marilyn
Thanks and I'd love to chat about pping.
Marilyn
Last edited by Kassaundra; 07-04-2016 at 03:34 AM.
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