The Farmer's Wife Quilt-Along Discussion Page Week 9 Blocks 17 & 18
10-03-2010, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Honchey
Originally Posted by sew cornie
I have a question about #18. I'm using templates. Which edge of the triangles do I line up along the grain line of my fabric?
10-04-2010, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Andii
Originally Posted by rwquilts
I was worried about piecing #18, because of the points, but it paper pieced beautifully! I did take creative license with the color placement and changed it up a bit...welcome dody!
It sounds like these are going to be hard but Century of Progress is one of my favorites to look at. I like how you did the color placement rwquilts and I plan to do mine in the same way. I thought the fabrics had been turned by accident in the first few I looked at and that it was supposed to be done like you did it :thumbup: To me it looks like a beautiful Christmas tree topper done the way it's supposed to and I think it's nice that way too.
I think these are the prettiest blocks so far! The fabric is so striking in them all. Good job, ladies and I'll look at all your gorgeous blocks again for inspiration as I work with all of those angles...it can be done. :shock:
10-05-2010, 02:12 PM
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I got #18 done, although I can't tell you how. I measured a little, cut a little, and then trimmed to make it the right size. I figure in a quilt with this much to look at, if someone finds a "dull" point, that's their reward for looking that close at any one block!
Thanks, Honchey, for the rotary instructions. They're lifesavers!!!
Thanks, Honchey, for the rotary instructions. They're lifesavers!!!
10-05-2010, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
I figure in a quilt with this much to look at, if someone finds a "dull" point, that's their reward for looking that close at any one block!
:lol: :lol:
10-20-2010, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
I enjoyed making these two, paper pieced both of them, took me about 2 hours for each one so I'm a happy camper. I even like my colors...
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
10-20-2010, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by mirabelle
I enjoyed making these two, paper pieced both of them, took me about 2 hours for each one so I'm a happy camper. I even like my colors...
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
Don't you have the book? It shows the layout in the book.
10-20-2010, 11:49 AM
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Hi Honchey,
The paperpiecing isn't the same as the book block assembly I wish it was it would be hugely easier. It's layout is a touch different. Sections are split a little differently.I still am not able to dfigure it out.
HELP......help....help ....Please.............I have been paperpiecing my 3 and 4" (the pieces are the same for the 6")blocks (I have the companion cd)and have gotten to the cats and mouse and I am blocked how to put it together. Could you tell me the order you sewed the sections together? I have all the section ready to sew and have drew a blank. Is there set in seams? I have not been able to figure it out.
Hi, Take 2 of the larger triangles -sew one on each side of the strip that has been already pieced ( 2 Hst pieced, 1 solid square & 1 small triangle)- just make sure that the widest part of the triangle is on the outside. These 3 sections create a larger triangle which is then sewn to a pieced strip which is made up of 3 solid squares 2 Pieced HST's and 2 triangles. You need to do this for the other side also. I hope I didn't confuse you.
Don't you have the book? It shows the layout in the book.
The paperpiecing isn't the same as the book block assembly I wish it was it would be hugely easier. It's layout is a touch different. Sections are split a little differently.I still am not able to dfigure it out.
Originally Posted by Honchey
Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by mirabelle
I enjoyed making these two, paper pieced both of them, took me about 2 hours for each one so I'm a happy camper. I even like my colors...
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
Don't you have the book? It shows the layout in the book.
10-20-2010, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JAGSD
Hi Honchey,
The paperpiecing isn't the same as the book block assembly I wish it was it would be hugely easier. It's layout is a touch different. Sections are split a little differently.I still am not able to dfigure it out.
HELP......help....help ....Please.............I have been paperpiecing my 3 and 4" (the pieces are the same for the 6")blocks (I have the companion cd)and have gotten to the cats and mouse and I am blocked how to put it together. Could you tell me the order you sewed the sections together? I have all the section ready to sew and have drew a blank. Is there set in seams? I have not been able to figure it out.
Hi, Take 2 of the larger triangles -sew one on each side of the strip that has been already pieced ( 2 Hst pieced, 1 solid square & 1 small triangle)- just make sure that the widest part of the triangle is on the outside. These 3 sections create a larger triangle which is then sewn to a pieced strip which is made up of 3 solid squares 2 Pieced HST's and 2 triangles. You need to do this for the other side also. I hope I didn't confuse you.
Don't you have the book? It shows the layout in the book.
The paperpiecing isn't the same as the book block assembly I wish it was it would be hugely easier. It's layout is a touch different. Sections are split a little differently.I still am not able to dfigure it out.
Originally Posted by Honchey
Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by mirabelle
I enjoyed making these two, paper pieced both of them, took me about 2 hours for each one so I'm a happy camper. I even like my colors...
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
I am now officially 2 weeks ahead, will be able to post next week then I am away for three weeks visiting my daughter.
Don't you have the book? It shows the layout in the book.
10-20-2010, 02:59 PM
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Anne,
oh no! I actually discarded it and started totally over but will get it and do so. Cause I would really like to know. I ended up revising the pattern that came out on the eq5 with companion cd. Then it took me only about 45 minutes to do both the 3" and 4".
I just can't figure out how they wanted it to be done without set in seams and with the 3"block that was working with a piece that was 1/2" and trying to turn for the set in it just wasn't working. I will get a picture of it and post it on here if tht's ok?
Thanks for your help on this!
Judy
oh no! I actually discarded it and started totally over but will get it and do so. Cause I would really like to know. I ended up revising the pattern that came out on the eq5 with companion cd. Then it took me only about 45 minutes to do both the 3" and 4".
I just can't figure out how they wanted it to be done without set in seams and with the 3"block that was working with a piece that was 1/2" and trying to turn for the set in it just wasn't working. I will get a picture of it and post it on here if tht's ok?
Thanks for your help on this!
Judy
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