Diamond lattice trouble
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Everyone has been extremely helpful, thank you all. I got some starch today and have managed to make one strip of diamonds with lattice. It sure is flat. Basically acting like paper.
I'm still not sure what will happen as I sew one strip to the next as the bias ribboning seems to accumulate as I sew more and more strips. But here's hoping...
Lainey
I'm still not sure what will happen as I sew one strip to the next as the bias ribboning seems to accumulate as I sew more and more strips. But here's hoping...
Lainey
#14
Jane Austen, Cassandra, and their mother sewed patchwork when they lived in Chawton. They used templates for English Paper Piecing. There was no preference for sizes which were easy to measure, because they weren’t measuring.
As a result, the shape and size of the diamonds and sashing are tricky for modern quilters.
As a result, the shape and size of the diamonds and sashing are tricky for modern quilters.
#15
I've found that if I starch before I cut, and watch the bias, I have a better chance of making things fit together. It takes a little longer, but it is worth every spritz. Linda Franz is a genius and that quilt is just amazing. I wish you all the best as you finish your art.
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Have you considered using the 'Square-in-a-Square' technique by Jodie Barrows? She sells a specialized ruler that is fantastic and usable for diamonds, squares and rectangles. It is an easy method to use and extremely versitle. A little pricey, but I think its worth every penny. I have made several quilts with this method and they came out great. I know I sound like an advertisement, but I really like the method. Makes wonderful pieces borders also. The best part - Bias edges are easy to deal with.
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