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    Old 04-19-2010, 09:50 AM
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    Hi Quilters, I,m looking to start a paper piecing quilt. Its my first and not sure on what to do. I was thinking of a Kaleidoscope Star pattern. Any help would be helpful. Lorie
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    Old 04-19-2010, 10:00 AM
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    If you have never paper pieced i would start with something easy to get your feet wet . Also check out Carol Doaks web site she has some great free patterns .
    if you have any questions just ask, you will get help here :lol:
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    Yup. Carol Doak has great beginner quilts and she has a great blog too. Good luck. It is fun to PP
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    Old 04-19-2010, 11:12 AM
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    I would start with something with only four pieces to a block. Make a small wallhanging so you ingrain the backwards thinking into your brain. Then go for your Kaleidoscope!! Add a quarter is a huge help. Once you know the size of piece that you need for each section then pre-cut them, stack them up and chain piece a bunch. You will make less mistakes.

    My next project is Judy Niemeyer's Bali Wedding Ring. I did her Autumn Splendor and Ive done a Karen Stone also.
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    Old 04-19-2010, 11:43 AM
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    Have fun paper piecing it is fun and addictive!
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    Old 04-19-2010, 12:44 PM
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    Hello Seamstone

    I did my first Carol Doak pp flower on Sunday and I'm thinking of something greater - cut out her free little tool kit holder yesterday and my thoughts are gearing up. I have several of Carol's books, including vests. Thanks for mention of Judy and Karen designs also
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    Old 04-19-2010, 01:40 PM
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    I have a book of pp patterns called Backyard Birds, and I just love the patterns. They do take a bit of work...they are challenging, but the result is stunning! Great patterns.
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    Old 04-19-2010, 11:41 PM
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    hello jljack - thank you for backyards birds - who is publisher or quilter please?
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    Old 04-20-2010, 09:33 PM
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    there is going to be something here for you and everyone else. :lol: :lol:


    http://365quiltblocks.blogspot.com/
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    Old 04-20-2010, 09:58 PM
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    Also try quilterscache.com. She has many PP patterns on there.
    It's fun and addicting.
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