QB Block-of-the-Month, February 2013 - Crazy Heart Directions & Discussion
#31
you don't cut the heart into sections.
you attach one piece at a time, each in the order shown by the numbers.
check out this QB tutorial.
it's a different pattern but provides step by step instructions for paper piecing.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...l-t129056.html
you attach one piece at a time, each in the order shown by the numbers.
check out this QB tutorial.
it's a different pattern but provides step by step instructions for paper piecing.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...l-t129056.html
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#33
Linda, that would be a nice way to make it, and have a 3-D element to it. I ended up fusing mine with Heat and Bond and then stitched over the edges after it was fused. BTW I didn't see the instructions for this so I ended up figuring out it had to be made in three sections, then I seamed the two right side pieces together, and sewed them to the third piece. I did this by laying them right sides together and sewing along the printed line. (You can stick pins through the printed pattern at the corners to line them up right.) I was unable to sew one of the sections in so I changed the pattern (top right). I didn't notice till I was doing the top-stitching that I had two purples together, oh well.... it's a design choice!
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One of the easiest ways I know is to use a piece of thin muslin or other thin fabric and cut a piece to match your heart. Place them right sides together and stitch 1/4" seam all around the outside. Snip seam on curves so it will lay flat after turning. Next, make a slit in the center of the thin fabric and use this to turn the heart right side out. With a chopstick or other long pointy tool, make sure your seams are well turned and laying flat. Press then stitch to your background fabric by hand or machine, as you wish.
#34
Patrice I tried following the numbers, in the order given, and found it impossible. I did it in three sections, then sewed those together.
you don't cut the heart into sections.
you attach one piece at a time, each in the order shown by the numbers.
check out this QB tutorial.
it's a different pattern but provides step by step instructions for paper piecing.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...l-t129056.html
you attach one piece at a time, each in the order shown by the numbers.
check out this QB tutorial.
it's a different pattern but provides step by step instructions for paper piecing.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...l-t129056.html
#35
CAS, I was only telling about a way to turn under the outer edges after completing the heart. The question had been asked about good ways to turn them under for appliquing the heart on.
I do like the way you made yours with the raw edge applique. I am thinking that for this project, it may have been the best way!
I do like the way you made yours with the raw edge applique. I am thinking that for this project, it may have been the best way!
#36
Yes, I know. I was responding to your suggestion, I like it, and I responded to other questions about how to complete the paper-piecing part.
Thanks! The way I did it was an easy way to finish the edges. I got that idea from Juanita Bean in this thread.
I love how we all learn from each other.
Thanks! The way I did it was an easy way to finish the edges. I got that idea from Juanita Bean in this thread.
I love how we all learn from each other.
CAS, I was only telling about a way to turn under the outer edges after completing the heart. The question had been asked about good ways to turn them under for appliquing the heart on.
I do like the way you made yours with the raw edge applique. I am thinking that for this project, it may have been the best way!
I do like the way you made yours with the raw edge applique. I am thinking that for this project, it may have been the best way!
#38
in fact, i see four sections when i look at it more closely.
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#39
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Cas, I used the flip and stitch method. Lay the new one on top of the one already there, (backside up) with the seams matching as lose as possible - hold it firmly, turn over and sew on the seam. It is similar to the paper piecing technique. I didn't do any applique on mine. Hope this helps. Look at the little illus at the top that says stitch and flip. fmhall2
#40
Linda, that would be a nice way to make it, and have a 3-D element to it. I ended up fusing mine with Heat and Bond and then stitched over the edges after it was fused. BTW I didn't see the instructions for this so I ended up figuring out it had to be made in three sections, then I seamed the two right side pieces together, and sewed them to the third piece. I did this by laying them right sides together and sewing along the printed line. (You can stick pins through the printed pattern at the corners to line them up right.) I was unable to sew one of the sections in so I changed the pattern (top right). I didn't notice till I was doing the top-stitching that I had two purples together, oh well.... it's a design choice!
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