Small Pieced Blocks ~ Any Advice Would Be Appreciated
#21
Thank you all for the advice; will definitely give these things a shot. Hadn't thought of glue for the applique pieces. I know there are a few applique blocks on my list I've been wondering how in the world I'd do them; guess I know now :)
#24
Originally Posted by redmadder
I cut and sew a little bigger, then trim the half square triangles to the right size, using a small rotary cutter and a 2 1/2 inch ruler. Then I square up each of the four blocks before joining them. Go slow and sew your seams carefully. What's funny is how simple sewing bigger blocks will be after you complete this project. Good luck.
#25
I'd paper piece the smaller blocks you want to make. Finely woven fabric, starch if you want, use a smaller machine needle. I use a Microtex Sharp needle size 70/10. I paper piece a lot and have done several with really small pieces. Trim seam allowances to 1/8", use a short stitch = size 1.5 or 2.0 if not paper piecing. Press seams after each seam carefully. Some seams need to be pressed open if lots of seams will be piled up on top of each other. This is not possible when pp, tho, unless you use the freezer paper method and aren't sewing thru the paper. If fusing really small pieces, use a good tweezers or 2 of them to help you out. Work with no interruptions, while doing this fusing or you might make an error.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kassaundra
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
6
05-12-2019 05:13 PM