Paper piecing and foundation piecing question
05-19-2009, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb M
You guys are too funny lol. Ok, here it is:
English paper piecing is the hexagony paper templates
Paper piecing is lines drawn on paper that you sew the fabric to
Foundation piecing, is using fabric as a foundation, with lines drawn on the fabric, done exactly same as paper piecing, only you dont tear away the fabric after like you do paper :) :) :) See im smart lol
English paper piecing is the hexagony paper templates
Paper piecing is lines drawn on paper that you sew the fabric to
Foundation piecing, is using fabric as a foundation, with lines drawn on the fabric, done exactly same as paper piecing, only you dont tear away the fabric after like you do paper :) :) :) See im smart lol
:lol: :lol: :lol: no i can't, no i can't, no i cant.
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05-19-2009, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ninnie
Originally Posted by Barb M
You guys are too funny lol. Ok, here it is:
English paper piecing is the hexagony paper templates
Paper piecing is lines drawn on paper that you sew the fabric to
Foundation piecing, is using fabric as a foundation, with lines drawn on the fabric, done exactly same as paper piecing, only you dont tear away the fabric after like you do paper :) :) :) See im smart lol
English paper piecing is the hexagony paper templates
Paper piecing is lines drawn on paper that you sew the fabric to
Foundation piecing, is using fabric as a foundation, with lines drawn on the fabric, done exactly same as paper piecing, only you dont tear away the fabric after like you do paper :) :) :) See im smart lol
:lol: :lol: :lol: no i can't, no i can't, no i cant.
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05-19-2009, 02:02 AM
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I made my firat and only.. so far lap quilt by ENGLISH PAPER PIECING whereby I cut out triangles and squares from fabric and paper, leaving 1/4 inch seam allowance, the fabrci is tacked to the papers, then whipped stitched together.. once all the 'shapes' are stitched into blocks, and the blocks made up into the quilt.. you take out the tacking and papers, which come out easy... its a long task, but I enjoy this method as you can take it ' on the go' and sit and watch tv while doing something useful.. by this method I have made lots of patchwork cushions, tote bags, place mats. As yet... I have never tried machining!!! but will have to give it a go.. just scared :roll: the lap quilt I made was the Shoo Fly pattern block... binding and quilted by hand.. wish I could post pics though... :roll:
05-19-2009, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by elliemay
I made my firat and only.. so far lap quilt by ENGLISH PAPER PIECING whereby I cut out triangles and squares from fabric and paper, leaving 1/4 inch seam allowance, the fabrci is tacked to the papers, then whipped stitched together.. once all the 'shapes' are stitched into blocks, and the blocks made up into the quilt.. you take out the tacking and papers, which come out easy... its a long task, but I enjoy this method as you can take it ' on the go' and sit and watch tv while doing something useful.. by this method I have made lots of patchwork cushions, tote bags, place mats. As yet... I have never tried machining!!! but will have to give it a go.. just scared :roll: the lap quilt I made was the Shoo Fly pattern block... binding and quilted by hand.. wish I could post pics though... :roll:
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05-19-2009, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Ninnie
Originally Posted by Barb M
You guys are too funny lol. Ok, here it is:
English paper piecing is the hexagony paper templates
Paper piecing is lines drawn on paper that you sew the fabric to
Foundation piecing, is using fabric as a foundation, with lines drawn on the fabric, done exactly same as paper piecing, only you dont tear away the fabric after like you do paper :) :) :) See im smart lol
English paper piecing is the hexagony paper templates
Paper piecing is lines drawn on paper that you sew the fabric to
Foundation piecing, is using fabric as a foundation, with lines drawn on the fabric, done exactly same as paper piecing, only you dont tear away the fabric after like you do paper :) :) :) See im smart lol
:lol: :lol: :lol: no i can't, no i can't, no i cant.
Ninne, Yes you can! If you are close to Raleigh, let me know and I'll show you how it's done. Once you get the hang of it, it's fun, trust me!
Ninnie
05-19-2009, 05:49 AM
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That is so sweet of you LoraJ, but I'm about 2 hours from Raleigh, so a long drive! In about 2 weeks, as soon as I get caught up with have toos, I am going to sit down and learn, will be posting many questions I'm sure, so stay handy! :D
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05-23-2009, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueChicken
I think I keep getting these all mixed up.
When you tack fabric to bits of paper, and then whipstitch the bits together (like hexagons) it's called paper piecing?
And when you draw lines on a bit of paper and sew the fabric straight to the paper with your machine it's called foundation piecing?
When you tack fabric to bits of paper, and then whipstitch the bits together (like hexagons) it's called paper piecing?
And when you draw lines on a bit of paper and sew the fabric straight to the paper with your machine it's called foundation piecing?
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