Roxanne

Your sample # 3 is probably ok as the missing corner iseems to be in the seam allowance.

Otherwise---they look good
Roxanne

purrfectquilts

You are making good progress! PP is fun once you get going on it.

sewlady

besides cutting the pieces larger, when you are working on angles, it helps to pin where the sewing line is going to be, fold the fabric over the spot it is to cover to see is it is large enough or at the right angle to cover.

QultingaddictUK

A really good tip, I do it with most of my pieces, makes life a bit easier in the long run
:)

redpurselady

Don't give up - you are doing great. When I started paper piecing I had to toss several attempts as I could not use the seam ripper since the stitches were so tiny. Once you get the hang of it, you will love paper piecing and the results are always perfect.

A Mariner's Compass is on my to do list.

Conniequilts

The first project I did was very easy. This one was more difficult because of the angles. I think my worst problem in that my brain doesn't like to work in reverse. I like the comment someone made about "conditioning their brain".

I am going to work on another one or two tonight and try a few more suggestions and see what happens!

I would recommend the Carol Doak "show me how to paper piece" book if you want to try paper piecing. It is what I used and it really is helpful.

Conniequilts

Thank you all for your encouragement and support. I will be trying a couple more tonight!

Stay tuned for further progress :)

katlady

Make the pieces of fabric bigger that you are going use to cover a space, it looks like you don't have enough fabric to cover the spaces.

katlady

I will also add, fold on the line & use a "add a quarter ruler" before cutting to add a 1/4 inch seam to sew the next piece on with.

mjsylvstr

I find that if it's a triangular shape, I do add more fabric...to be on the safe side.

For straight runs, you can be pretty safe with an appropriate size.

It's those teeny-tiny pieces that drive me up the wall....but all-in-all, I love paper piecing........