String Piecing on adding machine paper
10-24-2010, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Craftygirl
Hi everyone. I'm very new to the board but not to quilting so feel like a real ninny for not understanding this tute about string piecing on adding machine paper. I don't understand what the point of the paper is. Sorry, I love the look of all the quilts made from the strips but am quite stumped as to why you need the paper. Please enlighten me lovely ladies.
10-25-2010, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Lacelady
I finally tracked down some 3in rolls over here. I could only persuade the shop to sell me two - otherwise they wanted me to buy a whole box (I might go back for them later). Anyway, here is my effort so far.
I addapted a box that originally held a block of note paper to hold my roll. Two holes drilled in it, and an old plastic knitting needle did the trick (I cut it to length).
I addapted a box that originally held a block of note paper to hold my roll. Two holes drilled in it, and an old plastic knitting needle did the trick (I cut it to length).
that really is super...looks wonderful
11-13-2010, 12:14 PM
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Thanks Sue, great idea for my granddaughters to tackle, they like to see things happening quickly!! A friend just gave me a shoe box full of strips she had finished with so they can start on them. Good job I never throw anything away. Now to find the paper rolls!
11-13-2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by anngi
Thanks Sue, great idea for my granddaughters to tackle, they like to see things happening quickly!! A friend just gave me a shoe box full of strips she had finished with so they can start on them. Good job I never throw anything away. Now to find the paper rolls!
11-13-2010, 09:48 PM
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This is such a good idea. A long stip of just the pieces without the paper behind would not be very stable. I have purchased some adding maching tapes in different widths and ready to start attaching my scraps , for later use. Thanks so much for sharing this idea
11-14-2010, 07:29 AM
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glad you liked the idea...i hope to see pictures of quilts or projects many of y ou do with this method..it is fun and frugal
Originally Posted by Lilrain
This is such a good idea. A long stip of just the pieces without the paper behind would not be very stable. I have purchased some adding maching tapes in different widths and ready to start attaching my scraps , for later use. Thanks so much for sharing this idea
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