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    Old 08-24-2012, 06:59 PM
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    *grumble* thank god for people who send black fabric as their fabric.. tried a paper piecing pattern today. First time I've ever paper pieced.. it got all wiggly in the middle. *scowl*.. and one quarter of the sections is like at least 1/4-1/2" too short.. and overall it wants to measure 12" and not 12.5".. *scowl* back to the drawing board. have I mentioned I don't like paperpiecing? Oh and my stupid tips/corners didn't exactly line up even when I pinned. Again I say.. Have i mentioned i don't like paperpiecing?!

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    Old 08-24-2012, 07:32 PM
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    [QUOTE=Anastasia;5465613]*grumble* thank god for people who send black fabric as their fabric.. tried a paper piecing pattern today. First time I've ever paper pieced.. it got all wiggly in the middle. *scowl*.. and one quarter of the sections is like at least 1/4-1/2" too short.. and overall it wants to measure 12" and not 12.5".. *scowl* back to the drawing board. have I mentioned I don't like paperpiecing? Oh and my stupid tips/corners didn't exactly line up even when I pinned. Again I say.. Have i mentioned i don't like paperpiecing?!

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    Oh sweetie...paper piecing isn't really evil. It can be so much fun. It's truly the only way I can get super sharp points.

    Carol Doak's (or however you spell her name) has a super super helpful video. I'm not sure if it's on youtube or not but I know there are other videos online to help.

    My very very very best friend in paper piecing is my "add a 1/4" ruler". It has made my life easier when I discovered the joys of using it.

    If you want to call and chat about it, pm me and I'll give you my landline # ... you'd have to call on Sunday as we'd be out most of tomorrow. Don't know if I can help but I'd be willing to give it a try.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA-b4SCL2ZU
    I just watched this and it's a real quick "show & tell" of the ruler.

    http://www.addaquarter.com/how_to.php
    Is the link to where they make the rulers (I'm not connected with them...I just really like it)
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    Old 08-25-2012, 05:09 AM
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    I need that ruler for regular piecing.. I HATE scant seams, A easy to blow ifyou even slightly move and B not nearly as strong as a 1/4 seam if you ask me. Especially for kids quilts or heavy use items that will get lots of washing. Give mea real 1/4 inch seam any and all days of the week. Will check that out, gotta leave in half a minute here.. posting received doghousemom and okdarla yesterday.. pretty fabrics.. those two in boxs are filling up fast! ciao!
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    Old 08-25-2012, 06:23 AM
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    hi ladies,
    just to let you know i've had the safe arrival of F8'ths from;
    'ok darla',
    'immemother',
    'elisabrat',

    thanks ladies!!!
    btw, lovely fabrics!!!!!!
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    Old 08-25-2012, 06:32 AM
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    Jacquie - can't believe how fast your F8 made it to me, and how fast some of those F8's made it to you (especially the one from Australia!). I am stunned.
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    Old 08-25-2012, 06:33 AM
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    Received one F8 today from CharlotteMarie
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    Old 08-25-2012, 07:29 AM
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    Okay ladies, I sent off my Asian themed fabrics this morning. They are on their way!! This was the first time I ever mailed anything to Australia and to Scotland. I wanted to climb in the envelopes myself!! I could use a vacation.
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    Old 08-25-2012, 08:15 AM
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    ok, 'moonwalk42029' your fabric has arrived as well!!
    wooohooo!!!!
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    Old 08-25-2012, 08:27 AM
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    Red face My Fabrics and I got squishes...

    I got my fabric ready for mailing but not out today.

    I did get 3 squishes in the mail on Friday. They are from CharlotteMarie, DogHuseMom and OK Darla. All so pretty. Will get the blocks started this weekend too.

    Hope you all have a good weekend. Phannie
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    Old 08-25-2012, 09:26 AM
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    Wow...my mail box was FULL today!! My dh brought in the mail and he said "Honey, you are going to be busy!!". I received today from: Lovinglzabella, buddy'smom, Anastasia, OkDarla, CharlotteMarie, Jacquie.Just waiting for the last four to arrive.
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