Janice McC

Thanks for the info boomers. I'm going to finally try pp soon. I need to branch out!

Kassaundra

This series of pics is about how I pin and sew PP sections together. I haven't seen anyone do it like I do, but there might be some tuts out there I haven't looked extensively.

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I pin straight through both sections, leading edge is pinned point down, all following pins are point up. I make sure the pins are straight from both sides. When they are lined up I pinch the leading edge w/ my fingers to keep it from slipping and remove the leading pin only.

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This shows where I place the pin, exactly through the center of the seam point I am matching, this is on both pieces.


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Once the leading edge is down AND the needle down holding it in place, I use the next point up pins as a handle keeping them straight up and making sure my line stays true top and bottom. This is a short piece so only on point up pin longer seams need more pins. I stop sewing before the pin while I still have space to remove it and then keep the spot pinched w/ my fingers.

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These two pics show the top and bottom sew line mark and my actual sew thread line and how they match up both top and bottom.


And I agree TOTALLY w/ whoever said they over cut and trim instead of risking having it to small and ripping. FPP is for perfect impossible points to get that you have to be willing to give something up, that something is extreme fabric frugility!!!!!!! As you get better you learn some fabric saving ways, but in the beginning don't get bogged down in that it will suck every bit of joy out of it having to rip seams, just go in knowing you will use extra fabric and make your peace w/ it.

joanelizbay

I LOVE that block! Cant wait to put this quilt together!! AND the orange one also...I think this is my favorite swap!!
PP....it will be the death of me. I just cant seem to get it..

Annaquilts

What is this block called and is there a free pattern online?

Kassaundra

Here is the last block for real this time. GramE I know you said not to make an extra one, but I had some of your fabric left so here is another one for you. [ATTACH=CONFIG]549326[/ATTACH]

terriamn

Pretty Kassandra

GramE

I love it!

bibliostone

I found the picture online and drew it on graph paper. It was called 19 windows, no idea why. Several people asked about it in the last boom and I can't find it online again. It did not have directions, but if you are interested, I can write up some directions on how I put it together.

Annaquilts

I am definitely interested. I also wondered if the block could be made by over sizing the hour glass block and then cutting them down. Does that make any sense as what I am trying to say?

Janice McC

Kass, thank you so much for the pix! This is definitely on my list of things to learn soon.

Also, for those of you who haven't yet sent in blocks, and that's the majority for this group, please remember to put YOUR name on each and every package along with the owner's so the recipient doesn't have to go looking for who made which block. And you have over a month, so no rush. Please take every day you need - zero pressure to get them done early! Thank you.

Remember, also, be sure to check out the gallery if you are of a mind to to ascertain that all the blocks you've made have been posted. I have one or two without a name attached. If one of them is yours, please let me know and i'll fix it asap.

OK, got some more OA blocks to sort out. We are getting close there. Woo hoo!