Paper Piecing is Exausting
02-25-2011, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by almostfree
I just don't get it! I have watched and looked at so many tutorials for this, but it doesn't make any sense to me! Am I the only one?
02-25-2011, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by peggymunday
I realize it's "paper" piecing, but I like to trace the pattern onto a lightweight fabric like muslin (just lay the fabric over the pattern and copy with pencil) and then use it like the paper pattern. No need to tear away and it gives the piece more stability without being too thick. It made for quick work for some TUIT's that I did for a women's meeting at the church. I made 16 of these in just a couple of days.
Which is why I always say that there are many PP techniques, but not all work for all PP situations. So it's good to learn them as many as possible as each has its pros and cons.
For example, I would never do a complicated Mariner's Compass using muslin foundation.
I shiver just thinking about the extra bulk. But your example, or a string quilt, sure, without hesitation.
Or I've even used the Benartex NYBeauty pre-printed muslin foundations - but that's because there aren't points matching up with other points.
The term paper piecing is almost used generically.I think all these comments cover "foundation" piecing. And then it's your choice of the foundation and method.
02-25-2011, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by almostfree
I just don't get it! I have watched and looked at so many tutorials for this, but it doesn't make any sense to me! Am I the only one?
02-25-2011, 04:21 PM
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I never have a mess pping. Is it from removing the paper? I use the freezer paper method that makes you fold the paper back, and sew against the edge of it. No ripping. I'd find ripping paper a waste of time.
02-25-2011, 04:24 PM
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I use vellum paper for large pping which tears off clean. For very intricate pping I use this:
http://www.softexpressions.com/Merch...tegory_Code=2j
http://www.softexpressions.com/Merch...tegory_Code=2j
02-25-2011, 05:32 PM
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You can avoid the removing paper step! : http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21
So much easier! And templates don't shift, can be reused many times.[/quote]
This is the way I always do it. You can use the same pattern 6-10 times at least. Just remember to do a really good job of folding the paper in the first steps.
So much easier! And templates don't shift, can be reused many times.[/quote]
This is the way I always do it. You can use the same pattern 6-10 times at least. Just remember to do a really good job of folding the paper in the first steps.
02-25-2011, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Pollyv9
I started the Jinny's Garden paper pieced quilt pattern yesterday and just finished the 6th block. (It is 1:00 pm) I am exausted and I have the worst mess you have ever seen. Paper, Paper and scraps, scraps everywhere. Is there a neat way to do this?
02-25-2011, 05:58 PM
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LOL I know the mess of pp, and it always looks like I have a new floor, I bring in the shop vac and it all just gets sucked up. Our housekeeper dislikes my pp projects. I have royal blue carpet in my office where I sew when I think about it, it looks like i just dumped the paper shreder onto the floor.
enjoy it,
Sandra
enjoy it,
Sandra
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