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Sandy Foster wrote: How does that work, please? I don't think I've seen it before. Here's a link to her demo from a Simply Quilts episode http://tinyurl.com/2zoyl You can print off a paper piecing pattern for that block to try from her site. http://www.makeitsimpler.com/pattern_pdfs.html If I find a pattern somewhere that I love I print off the multiple parts and then tape them to a piece of graph paper so they are oriented correctly and there is 1/2" between them. Make a copy and I have my own paper foundation in Anita's style. Her main page http://www.makeitsimpler.com/homepage2.html marcella |
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Thanks Marcella
I've been trying to think how to explain it to Sandy in an e-mail!! It starts off simply, but then gets tricky to describe! I didn't rush in, though, because I felt the question was directed to you. Have a look, Sandy. When I saw that a 9-patch could be done this way, I was delighted, as I often just do one - rather than a whole lot, when the strip method is sensible. .. In message , Marcella Peek writes Here's a link to her demo from a Simply Quilts episode http://tinyurl.com/2zoyl You can print off a paper piecing pattern for that block to try from her site. http://www.makeitsimpler.com/pattern_pdfs.html If I find a pattern somewhere that I love I print off the multiple parts and then tape them to a piece of graph paper so they are oriented correctly and there is 1/2" between them. Make a copy and I have my own paper foundation in Anita's style. Her main page http://www.makeitsimpler.com/homepage2.html marcella -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Marcella Peek wrote: In article , Sandy Foster wrote: How does that work, please? I don't think I've seen it before. Here's a link to her demo from a Simply Quilts episode http://tinyurl.com/2zoyl You can print off a paper piecing pattern for that block to try from her site. http://www.makeitsimpler.com/pattern_pdfs.html If I find a pattern somewhere that I love I print off the multiple parts and then tape them to a piece of graph paper so they are oriented correctly and there is 1/2" between them. Make a copy and I have my own paper foundation in Anita's style. Her main page http://www.makeitsimpler.com/homepage2.html marcella Thanks for the information -- it looks interesting! It sort of reminds me of a demo I saw once of doing a watercolor quilt on a gridded foundation. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education |
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Does it really help to sew a 9-patch this way? Seems like lots more trouble.
It's only 9 squares! Why mess around with paper? Roberta in D "Patti" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Thanks Marcella I've been trying to think how to explain it to Sandy in an e-mail!! It starts off simply, but then gets tricky to describe! I didn't rush in, though, because I felt the question was directed to you. Have a look, Sandy. When I saw that a 9-patch could be done this way, I was delighted, as I often just do one - rather than a whole lot, when the strip method is sensible. . In message , Marcella Peek writes Here's a link to her demo from a Simply Quilts episode http://tinyurl.com/2zoyl You can print off a paper piecing pattern for that block to try from her site. http://www.makeitsimpler.com/pattern_pdfs.html If I find a pattern somewhere that I love I print off the multiple parts and then tape them to a piece of graph paper so they are oriented correctly and there is 1/2" between them. Make a copy and I have my own paper foundation in Anita's style. Her main page http://www.makeitsimpler.com/homepage2.html marcella -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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It isn't just for a 9-patch, Roberta. That is just the simplest way of
demonstrating the method. It is actually a great addition to the repertoire of FPP. The main reason is that it eliminates the fiddly (and sometimes tricky) process of sewing PP sections together. The seams and points just *have* to meet because the still on the paper. However, it does depend on precise folding. You can't be slap-happy just because you're doing it! .. In message , Roberta Zollner writes Does it really help to sew a 9-patch this way? Seems like lots more trouble. It's only 9 squares! Why mess around with paper? Roberta in D -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Thanks for further enlightening us. So,
How about removing the paper in the area of the 'folds' where the two sections meet? PAT in VA/USA Patti wrote: It isn't just for a 9-patch, Roberta. That is just the simplest way of demonstrating the method. It is actually a great addition to the repertoire of FPP. The main reason is that it eliminates the fiddly (and sometimes tricky) process of sewing PP sections together. The seams and points just *have* to meet because the still on the paper. However, it does depend on precise folding. You can't be slap-happy just because you're doing it! . In message , Roberta Zollner writes Does it really help to sew a 9-patch this way? Seems like lots more trouble. It's only 9 squares! Why mess around with paper? Roberta in D |
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There is no problem, Pat, because you trim the seam allowance slightly
less than a quarter of an inch, before you fold (at least I do!). The paper is on the outside of the fold and, after scoring the stitching lines, the folded section of paper just comes straight off. The alternative to my first sentence is to make the 'gap' between the two sections one inch, instead of half an inch. That gives you much more room to play with, and means that you have to trim the seam allowances so skimpily. I've done that, too, and I was much happier with it. .. In message gj4Dg.5618$yO4.3543@dukeread02, Pat in Virginia writes Thanks for further enlightening us. So, How about removing the paper in the area of the 'folds' where the two sections meet? PAT in VA/USA -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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In article gj4Dg.5618$yO4.3543@dukeread02,
Pat in Virginia wrote: Thanks for further enlightening us. So, How about removing the paper in the area of the 'folds' where the two sections meet? PAT in VA/USA The vellum tears away easily. Since it's paper piecing you are using a smaller stitch which helps perforate the paper well. For seams, Anita told me to use a letter opener to slit the fold and then you can tear away either side easily. Usually, the part in the intersection comes along for the ride. marcella |
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