Newbie needs a little help
02-11-2010, 09:15 AM
#12
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Well, you are definitely a determined piecer, Sunny Days, and I applaud any and all efforts find a way to get it done!
I hope you'll try another one using the partial seam method so that you will have that trick in your bag for the future. As for the triangles that came out just a bit too small for the pattern as planned, you'll get that down too with a bit of practice...I'm guessing that they are off by just a little over .5"...most newer directions use a square in the corner sewn on the diagonal to create that "snowball" corner...this has a cut triangle so you would lay it right sides together with the rectangle and sew along the long edge of the triangle using a scant 1/4" seam allowance...then press it carefully back over the rectangle...for stability you can leave the rectangle intact...that also improves accuracy as the rectangle will remain true to size. Hey, I'm proud of you for stayin' with it...you've got lots going for you...stay with it...piecing takes practice but you're waaaaay ahead of the curve! Happy stitchin' to ya!
I hope you'll try another one using the partial seam method so that you will have that trick in your bag for the future. As for the triangles that came out just a bit too small for the pattern as planned, you'll get that down too with a bit of practice...I'm guessing that they are off by just a little over .5"...most newer directions use a square in the corner sewn on the diagonal to create that "snowball" corner...this has a cut triangle so you would lay it right sides together with the rectangle and sew along the long edge of the triangle using a scant 1/4" seam allowance...then press it carefully back over the rectangle...for stability you can leave the rectangle intact...that also improves accuracy as the rectangle will remain true to size. Hey, I'm proud of you for stayin' with it...you've got lots going for you...stay with it...piecing takes practice but you're waaaaay ahead of the curve! Happy stitchin' to ya!
02-13-2010, 06:33 AM
#17
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Originally Posted by Bobbinwinder
I'm not sure if you were asking about getting the center of this block together, but that would need some partial seaming. Line up one of the prints to a side of the white as you would if the print were the right length...but only sew a little bit of the seam, cut thread, press. Then you can add the other print to the print + white...it should be exactly the length of your piece now. Keep working around the white and you'll end up back at the danglin' piece that has the partial seam...complete it, and the center is done.
Geez, I hope this helps...I hope I read your question correctly...you've got great taste in blocks and fabs...the tricks can be learned...good luck on this one and those that will follow!
I'm so sorry, I should have welcomed you...noticed after all this that you really are new here....you're on your way...glad to have you!
Geez, I hope this helps...I hope I read your question correctly...you've got great taste in blocks and fabs...the tricks can be learned...good luck on this one and those that will follow!
I'm so sorry, I should have welcomed you...noticed after all this that you really are new here....you're on your way...glad to have you!
02-14-2010, 02:13 PM
#20
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: TEXAS
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Originally Posted by SaraSewing
Super. Now quit telling us that you are a newbie. Your work shows TALENT!
Sunny, I'm more than impressed...I'm thrilled! Please continue to inquire...we want you to know anything and everything that will enable you to do your best...and to continue to share your progress with us. Best regards and a big thumb's UP to ya!
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