Harry Potter Quilt
12-27-2018, 04:34 AM
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I think I will splurge and print the PP patterns on proper foundation paper. Then I won't have to shorten my stitch length as much. 1.5 should be fine. Plus I think I will modify or simplify some of the designs. If you Google images for Project of Doom, there are quite a few different blocks that can be mixed and matched. And maybe there are some that would be easier to do as applique rather than PP. Thanks you've given me lots to think about.
12-27-2018, 04:35 AM
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Yeah, I think that would have been nice to know. Since this was my first experience with paper piecing, I didn't know any tricks.
The other thing that was a royal pain was trying to figure out if the scrap of fabric would cover the edges once it was turned back after the seam was sewn.
I discovered an easy trick to deal with this. Instead of trying to fold your fabric back with a quarter inch "seam" folded into it, while holding it all up to a light or window, to see it the fabric will be big enough, just fold the paper over the fabric! If the paper piece covers the fabric, it's big enough!
I discovered an easy trick to deal with this. Instead of trying to fold your fabric back with a quarter inch "seam" folded into it, while holding it all up to a light or window, to see it the fabric will be big enough, just fold the paper over the fabric! If the paper piece covers the fabric, it's big enough!
12-27-2018, 04:35 AM
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I think I will splurge and print the PP patterns on proper foundation paper. Then I won't have to shorten my stitch length as much. 1.5 should be fine. Plus I think I will modify or simplify some of the designs. If you Google images for Project of Doom, there are quite a few different blocks that can be mixed and matched. And maybe there are some that would be easier to do as applique rather than PP. Thanks you've given me lots to think about.
12-27-2018, 07:15 AM
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A few years ago I thought I would try paper piecing. I wanted to make a Dr. Who quilt for my youngest. The first block I tried was the falling angel with SO MANY tiny pieces for the wings. NO WAY! So I took the patterns for the 16 blocks and made a combination of appliques and 'regular' piecing for them. I am in awe of all of you who do paper piecing, but I don't think I'll be joining you!
12-27-2018, 10:35 AM
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There's a new quilt along starting in January that's Harry Potter themed.
https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/...ilt-along.html
https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/...ilt-along.html
12-30-2018, 04:32 AM
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There's a new quilt along starting in January that's Harry Potter themed.
https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/...ilt-along.html
https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/...ilt-along.html
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