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05-30-2011, 04:19 PM

#11

quiltyfeelings

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Heee Heee Heee! Maybe she got Ditter!

05-30-2011, 04:29 PM

#12

DeneK

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That was my morning with PP block... got it 3/4 sewn and realized that no way were the portions going to fit together. I put it away until tomorrow (or the next day). I think I need to try it with a lighter weight paper and a different sewing machine.

05-30-2011, 05:29 PM

#13

earthwalker

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Rats! Time for a cup of tea, a slice of something nice and a "cat therapy session". Then back to it and you will zoom through with perfect cuts.

05-30-2011, 05:36 PM

#14

MadQuilter

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Oh I have done that. Don't you just wanna kick yourself?

Kitty will make you feel better.

05-30-2011, 06:01 PM

#15

justwannaquilt

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UGH! This is my biggest fear. I always try to put all my blocks away before making any cuts because of this fear. Pizza boxes makes it easy to put "up" and get back out.

05-30-2011, 06:07 PM

#16

DawnMarie

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I had issues with a paper pieced block this morning too. I ended up stopping with all that, and now my back porch, bathroom, and kitchen have all been through "spring cleaning."
Maybe tomorrow....

05-30-2011, 06:12 PM

#17

star619

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I found that if I trimmed (1/4")the fabric only (folding the paper pattern underneath) from the last seam I sewed, I didn't take off in the wrong direction so often.
Good luck!

05-30-2011, 06:18 PM

#18

alikat110

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clsurz

Ok put the cutter down before you go pet your cat. :mrgreen:

Lol!!! Sorry about your misfortune

05-30-2011, 07:28 PM

#19

Painiacs

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Having same problems!! Pieces not lining up!! Grrrrr

05-31-2011, 04:12 AM

#20

quiltingnana1

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I am so sorry. Seems Murphy is alive and well in your sewing room. Take a break, giving him the opportunity to become bored and allowing him to move on. Glad you have enough fabric to replace your damaged blocks.