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sslama

10-01-2010 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rwquilts

The blocks are all so pretty everyone!

Here are my blocks 17 & 18...I did change the coloring on 18, because I liked it better than what the pattern called for.

I loved what you did with 18. Good choice. I had a difficult time with the block. To me the design looked unfinished. Great job. :thumbup:

sslama

10-01-2010 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MzMcKee

Here we go. Another week done.

My 18 was taken apart and put together again it looks so bad.

It looks fine. I think a lot of us struggled with this block. I never did get my points in the center to line up. I think this block just might disappear from the rest of my other blocks. :lol:

weezie

10-01-2010 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rwquilts

The blocks are all so pretty everyone!

Here are my blocks 17 & 18...I did change the coloring on 18, because I liked it better than what the pattern called for.

How clever of you! Yours looks great, as does your #17.

wvdek

10-01-2010 06:25 AM

rwquilts - I like what you did with the placing of your fabrics on 18. It looks 'completed' and more fitting.

Don't get me wrong ya all. I love all the blocks. Such variety.

rwquilts

10-01-2010 06:29 AM

Thank you everyone...I too thought the color placement made it look a biy unfinished, but was hesitant to do my own thing, but am glad I braved doing it...

Evie	10-01-2010 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rwquilts

The blocks are all so pretty everyone!

Here are my blocks 17 & 18...I did change the coloring on 18, because I liked it better than what the pattern called for.

You did a great job on 18. I like the pinwheel effect. Maybe you've "created" a new block and we'll name it after you. :wink:

Evie	10-01-2010 08:53 AM

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These blocks aren't my favorites, but here they are:

Block 17 -- Cats & Mice

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Block 18 -- Century of Progress

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violetsfarm

10-01-2010 09:16 AM

JeanieG .....Thank you for the compliment. I have been tracing or printing the templets on tracing paper, stitching the fabric down within the seam allowance, then cutting them out and stitching. Really helps me with the 1/4" seam allowance. Some blocks are better than others as I am realitively new to quilting. Kind of a form of paper piecing, which I really like sewing. Violet

JeanieG

10-01-2010 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sslama

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Originally Posted by MzMcKee

Here we go. Another week done.

My 18 was taken apart and put together again it looks so bad.

It looks fine. I think a lot of us struggled with this block. I never did get my points in the center to line up. I think this block just might disappear from the rest of my other blocks. :lol:

Yes, me too! I have never had a class on paper piecing, so don't have a clue how to do it. Our LQS closed up doors a couple of years ago (owner became ill), so no really close classes. They have a QS around 20 miles away, so may have to watch their classes. Does anyone know of a really good online video that explains how to do paper piecing? I need to try something else on these star type patterns.

JeanieG

10-01-2010 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rwquilts

The blocks are all so pretty everyone!

Here are my blocks 17 & 18...I did change the coloring on 18, because I liked it better than what the pattern called for.

Oh yes, rwquilts, I think it looks much better the way you did it! :thumbup:

Debo	10-01-2010 11:48 AM

I know how to paper piece but I don't know how to take the templates and turn them into a pp pattern. I tried one but ended up where I couldn't sew a piece in between two other pieces. It was a mess. Any online video on this subject?

wvdek

10-01-2010 03:39 PM

I'm to the point do to time constraints from school, that if I could figure out how to make patterns into PPing I would. I love to PP, but don't know how to convert them.

Honchey

10-01-2010 09:58 PM

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Hi All, I don't have my blocks done for this week. Soon tho. Anne

Hi, I managed to get #18 done-- I still say it looks like a Transformer Action Figure. My grandson has one in different colors. I just have to put # 17 together. It's all cut out. My hand is still sore from the accident. Anne

pookie ookie

10-02-2010 11:15 AM

Really like your Transformer's fabrics. Hope your hand gets better soon.

Might make mine today. Feeling bleary eyed. We'll see.

QuiltingNinaSue

10-02-2010 01:06 PM

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It is time to try to again show the next blocks I have scanned in on dh computer; makes me appreciate my own little more.

Century of progress dh pp this

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I Love Cats (my favorite block!!)

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Cyndi H

10-02-2010 05:25 PM

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I used the rotary directions for 17, and templates for #18. I was surprised at how easily they came together.

peggyquilts

10-03-2010 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Debo

Hi Debo. Someone in this group had mentioned a site, www.cosman.nl/ that has a free download of Quilt Assist. You can draw your own blocks for any size and you can also print out paper piecing patterns. I have made several of the FWS blocks using this site.

violetsfarm

10-03-2010 08:53 AM

Beautiful blocks, keep up the good work.

Joanie Owen

10-03-2010 09:01 AM

Where are you ladies getting the patterns for this project?

wvdek

10-03-2010 09:48 AM

Joanie, Here's the link to get you started. Come join us. You can do this at your own pace.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57733-1.htm

Ypu will see many discussion pages and the weekly block patterns and photos. Don't get confused, there really is an order to the chaos.

JeanieG

10-03-2010 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Debo

I have downloaded the Quilt Assistant program. I found it very easy to use. My question. Do I need to set my blocks as 6 1/2" blocks when I set this up? I tried 6" blocks, but it did not give me the 1/4" border around .... it came out 6" and that was it. I find this a little confusing. The FW quilt blocks say they are 6", and yes they are when sewn together, but when we make them they come out 6 1/2". I hope this makes sense!

:lol:

Quilting Nonnie

10-03-2010 02:37 PM

Yes, the unfinished block is 6-1/2 inches. When you use Quilt Assistant you need to tell it the block size is 6-1/2.

Edited after Suzanne's post: Set the block size at 6" and then in the print dialog box, tell it to show seam allowance (1/4")

Suzanne57

10-03-2010 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Debo

So did I. I also set it up to add the 1/4 inch seam allowance so when I do my 6 inch blocks it automatically makes them 6 1/2 inches.

Quilting Nonnie

10-03-2010 03:12 PM

Actually Suzanne got it right. I'd forgotten. You set up the block as six inches, but in the print box (I think) you tell it you want 1/4" seam allowance. Thanks Suzanne!

peggyquilts

10-03-2010 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieG

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Originally Posted by peggyquilts

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Originally Posted by Debo

You set the block to be 6". In the print menu you will check "set seam allowances 1/4". When you click Quick Preview you will see the 1/4" seam allowances on each paper piece section,.
I have downloaded the Quilt Assistant program. I found it very easy to use. My question. Do I need to set my blocks as 6 1/2" blocks when I set this up? I tried 6" blocks, but it did not give me the 1/4" border around .... it came out 6" and that was it. I find this a little confusing. The FW quilt blocks say they are 6", and yes they are when sewn together, but when we make them they come out 6 1/2". I hope this makes sense!

You set the block to be 6". In the print menu you will check "set seam allowances 1/4". When you click Quick Preview you will see the 1/4" seam allowances on each paper piece section,.
:lol:

pookie ookie

10-03-2010 04:24 PM

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Finally done. Changed #18 because it was popping too much and annoying me. Will use its original Cylon form in BF's next deployment blanket.

JeanieG

10-03-2010 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Quilting Nonnie

Actually Suzanne got it right. I'd forgotten. You set up the block as six inches, but in the print box (I think) you tell it you want 1/4" seam allowance. Thanks Suzanne!

Good, I already had them done as 6". So I don't have to re-do them. You people are so helpful. Thanks so much!

sslama

10-04-2010 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pookie ookie

Finally done. Changed #18 because it was popping too much and annoying me. Will use its original Cylon form in BF's next deployment blanket.

Oooooh very pretty colors ;)

Debo	10-04-2010 12:13 PM

Thank you Peggyquilts.

Honchey

10-07-2010 08:07 AM

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Hi All, I don't have my blocks done for this week. Soon tho. Anne

Here is # 17, I don't know why I had such a difficult time with this block. Still a little wonky and it's going to the bottom of the blocks so I don't have to look at it for a while.

Block # 17

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Darcene

10-07-2010 04:05 PM

[quote=Honchey][quote=Honchey]

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Originally Posted by Honchey

Here is # 17, I don't know why I had such a difficult time with this block. Still a little wonky and it's going to the bottom of the blocks so I don't have to look at it for a while.

OOOHHHH.....AAAAAAAHHHHHH...love the fabrics....if it is not good enough for your quilt, my quilt will be honored to have this block in it.....beautiful Anne..... :-D

Honchey

10-07-2010 04:30 PM

Thanks Darcene, I needed that little pick me up. I'm off to do Corn and Beans-just have to find the fabric for it.. When you paperpiece where do you actually start the sewing for the seam? Do you leave the ends open like hand-piecing? I'm finding that I have to remove the thread ends to fold back the paper to trim the seam. Am I doing it right.

Darcene

10-07-2010 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Honchey

Anne, I always try to sew at least 1/4-3/8 inch beyond the end of the seam....when I trim I hold the sewn unit down with a magazine ad insert card which is lined up even with the seam line, then I hold the sewn unit down while folding the paper back over the card--it helps to "pop/snap" the paper while folding back--this will cause it to come free of the stitching and fold over the card...I do not cut or trim the stitching..it could come loose and cause a gap..I then place the add-a-quarter ruler against the folded paper line and trim the seam allowance to 1/4"....by stitching beyond the end of the seam line the points where the pieces meet will lay flatter and help to avoid humps at the joins and the stitches will not come loose...this is about as clear as mud... :lol:

Honchey

10-07-2010 05:06 PM

Darcene, I understand completely--I will try that. thanks

auntjo

10-09-2010 05:41 AM

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Here's my 17 & 18. I did them before I left a couple weeks ago. Now I'm 2 weeks behind & after I get caught up from my G'ma week, then our week in St. Croix, I have to get stuff together to begin a f/t HS math teaching spot after their Fall break next week. Gonna be busy rest of this school year, but keep telling myself I'm going to make an effort to not completely lose all my quilting time this time around. We'll see...

I've so enjoyed this semi-retirement & being able to do lots of quilting - & I'm just beginning to get the hang of my new machine/frame set-up w/our guilds charity donation quilts.

17 - Cats & Mice

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18 - Century of Progress

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Halfsquare

10-10-2010 05:01 PM

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My blocks - these were hard but better - progress!!!!

Block 17 Cats and Mice

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Block18 Century of Progress

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janRN

10-10-2010 05:54 PM

Both are really pretty; I especially like the black and blue combination. Good job!

Halfsquare

10-10-2010 10:33 PM

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Both are really pretty; I especially like the black and blue combination. Good job!

Thank you Jan. I'm trying harder each time to slow down and take it easy.

gcathie

10-11-2010 01:48 AM

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Blocks 17 and 18

Honchey

10-11-2010 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Honchey

Darcene, I understand completely--I will try that. thanks

Darcene, The light bulb finally went off!!! I got it, I got it, by accident-- but I got it and now reading what you said finally makes sense. the process is alot smoother for me now. I love this board !! Anne

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