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01-20-2011, 01:44 PM

#891

hheelleenn

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Originally Posted by Love to stitch

hheelleenn
I am so glad that you did not give up. You made a very nice block, I really like the roof and background fabrics. Is the strip of flowers fabric or is it ribbon? The embellishments you added show how creative you are.
I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. I haven't even started mine yet, hopefully in a few days, but unless my DD camera is working I won't be able to show it.
Hmmm....I do have a scanner, would that work?

Well, I tried the scanner. Didn't show the material well. The first pics I did were also not to my liking.. I took the block outside and photographed it. No the flowers were fussy cut from a bigger print and sewed into a ribbon .Then it was added it on the bottom of the "hedges" Hedges was a strip of ruffles I cut off a (stained) placemat. The "stones were salvaged from an old blouse.

01-20-2011, 02:02 PM

#892

Qbee

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OK....so I went to my quilting class (yep...another one..LOL) at my LQS last night and she went over paper piecing with us. The project we are doing will require us to learn paper piecing, hand embroidery and applique so I'm really excited. Anyway....I worked all day on my church and have it all cut and everything. Now...do I remove the paper FIRST and then sew the parts together? And do I use a 1/4 inch seam or a "scant" 1/4 inch seam? I'm SOOOOO nervous!!

01-20-2011, 02:06 PM

#893

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Originally Posted by Qbee

Don't remove the paper till you have it sewed together! Just a hint!

01-20-2011, 02:12 PM

#894

hheelleenn

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Tearing off the paper was such a stressful procedure.

01-20-2011, 02:12 PM

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hheelleenn

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Tearing off the paper was such a stressful procedure.

01-20-2011, 02:12 PM

#896

hheelleenn

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Tearing off the paper was such a stressful procedure.

01-20-2011, 02:12 PM

#897

hheelleenn

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Tearing off the paper was such a stressful procedure.

01-20-2011, 02:13 PM

#898

bjchad

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Originally Posted by hheelleenn

This is the first time PP for me. It was difficult for me because I have 1 usable hand (my left). With lots of tape and pins I managed to do it. I had to resolve to .....imagination.

Well, you did a great job. It's beautiful!

01-20-2011, 02:22 PM

#899

sandyl

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Qbee, leave the paper on until after you put the pieces together. When you put the pieces together be sure you match the sewing lines(paper lines)on each section. Don't ask me how I know this! I recommend sticking a pin in the corner of the pieces(front and back) to be sure they are lined up correctly.

01-20-2011, 02:26 PM

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Qbee

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OK..I'm SO glad I asked! I was about to take the paper off. OK ya'll cross your fingers...next time you see me on here...I'll have a pic of my church!! :D