New Baltimore Album Quilt starts today
03-22-2011, 03:30 PM
#372
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Margate, FL
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Hi Peg,
almost done with the central block but I struggle with the needle turn. In this block I tried the freezer paper technique and was difficult because after the first stitches the fabric detached from the paper. Then I tried using the sticky tape; worked great for the leaves, I guess because they were simple shapes. For the flowers didn't work so great.
Last I tried just stitching following the lines I draw on the background and helping with my thomb, this worked but some of the flower curves didn't come up as they should.
Escencially, you just follow the design on the background to ensure the shape is good?
As you can see I haven't done the little circles inside the flowers or the grapes. I am not sure how to do it.
almost done with the central block but I struggle with the needle turn. In this block I tried the freezer paper technique and was difficult because after the first stitches the fabric detached from the paper. Then I tried using the sticky tape; worked great for the leaves, I guess because they were simple shapes. For the flowers didn't work so great.
Last I tried just stitching following the lines I draw on the background and helping with my thomb, this worked but some of the flower curves didn't come up as they should.
Escencially, you just follow the design on the background to ensure the shape is good?
As you can see I haven't done the little circles inside the flowers or the grapes. I am not sure how to do it.
03-23-2011, 04:12 AM
#373
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Indiana, PA
Posts: 1,320
Andrea - it looks great. We knew you would do it.
As for the circles Peg said to buy those little circles called reinforcements from the office supply section in stores and use them as your templates.
Got too much going right now to do mine, but have been watching all the great pointers for when I do it.
As for the circles Peg said to buy those little circles called reinforcements from the office supply section in stores and use them as your templates.
Got too much going right now to do mine, but have been watching all the great pointers for when I do it.
03-23-2011, 01:10 PM
#375
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Trumann, Arkansas
Posts: 1,873
Originally Posted by nanaquilter
It's finally done. I did needleturn applique and really enjoyed the whole process. Now to get started on my corner blocks.
03-23-2011, 03:10 PM
#378
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Location: Margate, FL
Posts: 955
Originally Posted by nanaquilter
It's finally done. I did needleturn applique and really enjoyed the whole process. Now to get started on my corner blocks.
04-12-2011, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by karenkrafts
I just went through all 26 pages and fell in love with everyones block, they are so pretty. I so want to join in but have 2 others started...I may be back!
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