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Originally Posted by peggyquilts

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Originally Posted by Debo

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?

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.

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!

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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")

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Originally Posted by peggyquilts

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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.

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!

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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,.
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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.

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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!

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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 ;)

Thank you Peggyquilts.

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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

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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