Paper piecing question
#25
PenniF you are brilliant . Found a great way around a problem and make that star your own.
I don't have any blocks made - but here's what i would do with the PP compass block...Hope this helps explain it.
Glad you all think it's a good idea...i almost didn't post because i was afraid people would think it was stupid. The colored part is what i would add to turn the 8 joins into only 4
Glad you all think it's a good idea...i almost didn't post because i was afraid people would think it was stupid. The colored part is what i would add to turn the 8 joins into only 4
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I like that idea. And the pounding idea. Guess it will depend on the pattern as to which I do in each case. My mother used a hammer to hem jeans. Made the fold stay in and helped with getting it all under the pressing foot and sewing. I do that too. Never would have thought to pound a quilt. Cool.
#29
If you are making star blocks, another way to avoid having all those sections come together in the middle is make your block a different way. I draw my pattern like a circle within a circle. Cut on one of the spike lines to open the circle. Make sure to add seam allowance to both ends where the paper is cut apart. Roll up the extra paper and secure with a paper clip. Then start adding your fabric sections to the one end, unrolling a bit of paper and reclipping the pattern to keep it out of the way. When you have added all the sections, carefully line up the two ends, sew that last seam and you'll have a complete circle, which should lay flat. You can then applique a circle to the center opening.
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If you are making star blocks, another way to avoid having all those sections come together in the middle is make your block a different way. I draw my pattern like a circle within a circle. Cut on one of the spike lines to open the circle. Make sure to add seam allowance to both ends where the paper is cut apart. Roll up the extra paper and secure with a paper clip. Then start adding your fabric sections to the one end, unrolling a bit of paper and reclipping the pattern to keep it out of the way. When you have added all the sections, carefully line up the two ends, sew that last seam and you'll have a complete circle, which should lay flat. You can then applique a circle to the center opening.
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