Dear Jane I9, K9, M8, & TR5 Paper Piecing Patterns
12-31-2009, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
Originally Posted by Lacelady
No one has mentioned the problem I am having (not that I've noticed anyway) I get that I have to change the size of the triangle to 5in x 8in, but I can't seem to do it if I want a foundation print, only if I want the templates to print. I did that, and I've just had to draft out foundations for myself, because the templates only give you one triangle in TR5. So is there something I am missing? Is there a way to change the size of a foundation triangle? Many thanks.
1) open up the software and select triangle TR5 for editing
2) click on "file"
3) click on "print"
4) click on "foundation pattern"
5) click on the "options" tab
6) on the left side of the pop up window - change block size to 5 x 8 and it should have 1/4 inch seams
7) on the right side of the pop up window - make sure print numbers, separate units, gray scale, and print block name are checked.
8) uncheck any thing else that might be checked on the right side
9) click on "preview" towards the bottom center of the print window
10) you should have 4 pieces that need to be paper pieced and 2 long side strips.
11) move them around to different locations so they can all fit on one page
12) hit the print button once you're happy with the placement
if it doesn't we'll figure the problem out don't worry
12-31-2009, 09:35 AM
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My redraft for I9
Here is the first redraft done with my cut down method. I am concentrating on making it easier to piece and not on how big the left overs are. The bigger the swatch the easier it is to recycle the leftover piece. Plus I used a lot of the left over pieces back into the DJ as I built my sections.
The cut down method means you use large swatches sewn together and then cut down to the size you want it to be. This means you don't have to handle teeny tiny pieces.
As the nature of these blocks are small you will still have an occasional tiny part that has to be handled but they will be few and far between.
I have taken the picture printed it off and cut it into sections. There is the center / the flying geese/ and the Triangles
There are 5 sections to build.
I tried not to use any more pics than needed so if you have a question feel free to ask. I didn't show each and every step because that would have been over 50 pics. Some steps I think we all know how to do.
Here is the first redraft done with my cut down method. I am concentrating on making it easier to piece and not on how big the left overs are. The bigger the swatch the easier it is to recycle the leftover piece. Plus I used a lot of the left over pieces back into the DJ as I built my sections.
The cut down method means you use large swatches sewn together and then cut down to the size you want it to be. This means you don't have to handle teeny tiny pieces.
As the nature of these blocks are small you will still have an occasional tiny part that has to be handled but they will be few and far between.
I have taken the picture printed it off and cut it into sections. There is the center / the flying geese/ and the Triangles
There are 5 sections to build.
I tried not to use any more pics than needed so if you have a question feel free to ask. I didn't show each and every step because that would have been over 50 pics. Some steps I think we all know how to do.
I9
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I9 in sections
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Center section expanded
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12-31-2009, 09:40 AM
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Starting on the center section
Cut a swatch of the white and the dark. Sew them together
Trim the white from the seam at 1" plus a hair(just a slight bit more)
Sew another dk onto the opposite side and continue to add borders to this white block
Lay your ruler so you can trim 1/4" from the corners.
You should have a 1 5/8" square in a square.
Cut a swatch of the white and the dark. Sew them together
Trim the white from the seam at 1" plus a hair(just a slight bit more)
Sew another dk onto the opposite side and continue to add borders to this white block
Lay your ruler so you can trim 1/4" from the corners.
You should have a 1 5/8" square in a square.
Trim at the corners
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Dk and lt sewn together
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Opposite dk sewn on
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12-31-2009, 09:42 AM
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Add the white strips now
and trim at the corners
to get a 2 1/8" Sq in a Sq
Sorry my camera is dying I think and the pics are not as good as I would like. I hope to get a new camera this next week and the pics should be better.
and trim at the corners
to get a 2 1/8" Sq in a Sq
Sorry my camera is dying I think and the pics are not as good as I would like. I hope to get a new camera this next week and the pics should be better.
White strips added
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Trim at the corners
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Sq in a Sq white
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12-31-2009, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Lacelady
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
Originally Posted by kluedesigns
Originally Posted by Lacelady
No one has mentioned the problem I am having (not that I've noticed anyway) I get that I have to change the size of the triangle to 5in x 8in, but I can't seem to do it if I want a foundation print, only if I want the templates to print. I did that, and I've just had to draft out foundations for myself, because the templates only give you one triangle in TR5. So is there something I am missing? Is there a way to change the size of a foundation triangle? Many thanks.
1) open up the software and select triangle TR5 for editing
2) click on "file"
3) click on "print"
4) click on "foundation pattern"
5) click on the "options" tab
6) on the left side of the pop up window - change block size to 5 x 8 and it should have 1/4 inch seams
7) on the right side of the pop up window - make sure print numbers, separate units, gray scale, and print block name are checked.
8) uncheck any thing else that might be checked on the right side
9) click on "preview" towards the bottom center of the print window
10) you should have 4 pieces that need to be paper pieced and 2 long side strips.
11) move them around to different locations so they can all fit on one page
12) hit the print button once you're happy with the placement
if it doesn't we'll figure the problem out don't worry
isn't it wonderful that we can sit in our own sewing rooms thousands of miles away from each other and we can still help and inspire each other.
12-31-2009, 09:53 AM
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Next add the navy strips and repeat the trimming at the corners
You should have a 2 7/8" Sq in a Sq
Now on to the Flying Geese sections
You will repeat these steps for 4 Flying Geese and each section
has two Fllying Geese in it. If you have a favorite way to make these FGs then feel free to use that instead.
You might notice that the bottom of the white triangle is not as wide as the original but I couldn't seem to work out how to get it to do that. Mine are not off that much and I don't think it is too noticable.
Start by cutting a white swatch and 2 dk strips for borders
Add these two to 2 sides of the white. You can cut a square white piece so as to have a straight edge to sew to.
You can sew 2 more borders on the other two sides and you will be able to cut out two FGs out of this unit.
Now use your ruler and position it so you measure 1 3/8" from the point of the white triangle. Make sure your lines on the ruler line up straight with the triangle lines(seams)
Trim it down to the 1 3/8"
You should have a 2 7/8" Sq in a Sq
Now on to the Flying Geese sections
You will repeat these steps for 4 Flying Geese and each section
has two Fllying Geese in it. If you have a favorite way to make these FGs then feel free to use that instead.
You might notice that the bottom of the white triangle is not as wide as the original but I couldn't seem to work out how to get it to do that. Mine are not off that much and I don't think it is too noticable.
Start by cutting a white swatch and 2 dk strips for borders
Add these two to 2 sides of the white. You can cut a square white piece so as to have a straight edge to sew to.
You can sew 2 more borders on the other two sides and you will be able to cut out two FGs out of this unit.
Now use your ruler and position it so you measure 1 3/8" from the point of the white triangle. Make sure your lines on the ruler line up straight with the triangle lines(seams)
Trim it down to the 1 3/8"
Navy SQ in a SQ
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White and dk sewn together
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Comparing the cut out FG to the sewn FG
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12-31-2009, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Esqmommy
My DJ software keeps crashing! Should I remove it and reinstall? It's when I'm trying to work in the TR2 triangle.
start a brand new session and everything should be fine.
12-31-2009, 09:58 AM
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You will need to trim the FGs on each side of the triangle so you have a 1/4" seam allowance on each side.
In the first picture you can see the FG section as I have it trimmed.
Then add both FG sections to the center section.
Now on to the last section the Triangles Corners
Sew a light and dark together and using the corner of your ruler cut a square as if you were cutting a Half Square Triangle block but you only need two sides cut.
In the first picture you can see the FG section as I have it trimmed.
Then add both FG sections to the center section.
Now on to the last section the Triangles Corners
Sew a light and dark together and using the corner of your ruler cut a square as if you were cutting a Half Square Triangle block but you only need two sides cut.
Adding FGs to the center
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Center and both FGs added
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