PP carpenter's wheel
09-29-2014, 05:55 AM
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Great choice of colors for depth. Did you say you pp this block? It is HSTs and squares, right? 12-1/2" unfinished? There are 8 across, so would that be 2" squares and if using the Right Angle template you could cut the HSTs from that same size strip........ Granted a bit of layering changes, but not too confusing....I am just thinking "out loud" here...I really only do PP for very angular, pointy piecing.....I guess my first choice is piecing rather than PP!
09-29-2014, 05:59 AM
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09-30-2014, 03:21 AM
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I have done pp, not often, but I do agree for some "sticky" patterns it saves a lot of messes!...and does allow for very complex, otherwise impossible design elements.......
Ok, have my flameproof outfit on, so have at it!
09-30-2014, 07:15 AM
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Ok now I am going to get jumped on again by some here, but my way of thinking, and it is indeed the "old school"...is if this block is done with HSTs (done the " old way")and squares there is no bias stretching as all of the bias edges..... Those being the angle seam of the HST are locked in, so to speak.......whereas when pp, the bias possibility could be anywhere because one just grabs a chunk of fab, lays it on pattern, not necessarily concerning oneself with direction of weave, and sews down on line....? As far as worrying about 1/4" seams.......that's just a basic of the process...
I have done pp, not often, but I do agree for some "sticky" patterns it saves a lot of messes!...and does allow for very complex, otherwise impossible design elements.......
Ok, have my flameproof outfit on, so have at it!
I have done pp, not often, but I do agree for some "sticky" patterns it saves a lot of messes!...and does allow for very complex, otherwise impossible design elements.......
Ok, have my flameproof outfit on, so have at it!
By the way I don't just willy nilly wack at fabic for PP I cut specific widths of strips and use those, almost no waste, and easier to control bias placement.
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