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    Old 01-24-2017, 03:13 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jennifer23
    if you want to make the seams nest you can just re-press them after removing the papers.
    You can't always just flip those seams. Some of them will have been sewn over, so if you change them you would have to take out the last few stitches to do that. I don't think so!
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    Old 01-25-2017, 05:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by Innov8R
    I have found PP a godsend because I am less confused and I can get better points. I always thought the numbers for PP were there to establish a sewing order.
    You are correct about the sewing order. If you look carefully, you can see that the sewing order keeps everything added at the right time.
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    Old 01-25-2017, 05:55 AM
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    I love the graph paper idea. I have some awkward to me hst's to make and I'll try this method!

    Originally Posted by GingerK
    Hmmm... I just googled paper pieced HSTs and I see what you mean slbram. Okay, take a piece of graph paper (or any paper for this test would work but the thinner the better because it will be easier to tear off) Draw your square being very very careful to be acurate. Now draw your diagonal line. You know that if you are piecing HST's you need two squares about 1 inch bigger than the final HST. So, cut those two squares and then cut them diagonally. Lay one on your paper, making sure that you have 1/4 inch or slightly less, over that diagonal line. Pin it in place. Now take the alternate coloured triangle, lay it over the first fabric, turn the whole piece over and stitch along the line. Open, finger press and check how you did. Is it more accurate?

    I made a paper pieced double flying geese border for a quilt a few years ago. It was the only way to get it as accurate as it needed to be and even tho it was waaaaay more work than I expected, I am super happy with the result.
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