candlequilter

Great job on the block. I really like the fabrics you used.

Thanks,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

mcdor

Working on another block with the same colors. Any ideas on how to remove the paper after piecing???

suebee

Are you using a small stitch? some say to use like a 1.5, but I chose to use a 2.0. Its easier to rip out if I need too. :). Im using copier paper so nothing special. I havent had any issues removing the paper.

mcdor

Hi Suebee, i did use 2.0. do i need to be picky at the corners?

suebee

are you backstitching at the corners? I dont backstitch for that reason, it makes it harder to get paper off. :) I just go beyond the point a couple of stitches.

Lori S

Another great block! It will be so much fun for her to open them all up! I hope she posts a picture of all the blocks.

mcdor

Oops, been back stitching. will stop. thanks for your expertise.

suebee

LOL - well I am no expert thats for sure. But I learned the hard way. This star was my first PP project. Happy quilting :)

Bobbinchick

What I do is fold the paper back on itself before I sew the fabrics onto it and then when it is time to fold it back to cut the 1/4 seam allowance then I can do that with no problems. I have to be very careful about taking the paper off. I hold one fingernail on the stitches when I start taking it off and carefully tear it off. This way it doesn't start to come apart, but then again when I sew, I usually back stitch a stitch or two, no more then that. Sherryl I hope you got my block. Yes I too hope she posts a picture of the finished quilt with all our blocks on it. Looking forward to seeing it. Have a great day, Huggies, Fay

mcdor

Sherryl, my 2nd attempt turned out great. I delivered the star to the post office this morning. enjoy all of the stars you are receiving. it would be great to see all the blocks you have so far. i know you have a lot of work ahead of you. thanks for everything.