diamond question

On Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:07:05 -0600, Karen, Queen of Squishies wrote
(in article ):


That makes sense. AND you know what you need to do, so get ripping
and re-sewing!

Mary


Oh I just can't, I so afraid of stretching them!


Karen, Queen of Squishies

Spray starch first. It might help prevent some of the stretching. Then
slow, slow, slow ripping. You can do this!

Maureen

On Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:58:48 -0600, maryelf wrote
(in article s.com):




I Wholeheartedly recommend reading Jan Krentz's books on diamonds:

Lone star, whatever, she has awesome suggestions for making these designs
come together like you are a pro. First time, every time.

Good luck!

Mary




I second the book recommendation. It's called Lone Star Quilts and Beyond by
Jan Krentz. I did my Lone Star wall hanging by following her instructions.

http://gallery.me.com/mwoz2

Using the blocking cloth per the instructions in the book helped a lot with
managing to get things lined up. Also, try basting a couple of stitches at
each intersection before you sew the seam. You can check and adjust the
basting as needed to get everything line up properly.

You know, I think half the trouble with this is the word 'ripping' g
It just *sounds* so violent. Even 'un-picking' sounds destructive. I
think we should stick to un-sewing!! much more gentle. (Just thought
of this!).
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In message ,
Maureen Wozniak writes
Spray starch first. It might help prevent some of the stretching. Then
slow, slow, slow ripping. You can do this!

Maureen


--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Or detachment.

Makes us sound like therapists counseling the pieces on unhealthy
attachments.....well, ain't that what's happening?

--pig


On 12/5/09 12:19, in article , "Patti"
wrote:

You know, I think half the trouble with this is the word 'ripping' g
It just *sounds* so violent. Even 'un-picking' sounds destructive. I
think we should stick to un-sewing!! much more gentle. (Just thought
of this!).

Certainly!!
(I really rather like de-tachment). Great idea Megan!
..
In message , Listpig
writes
Or detachment.

Makes us sound like therapists counseling the pieces on unhealthy
attachments.....well, ain't that what's happening?

--pig

--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Karen, once you take it apart be sure to verify that all your diamonds,
triangles and squares are the same size. If not, then it will never go
together whether you stitch by hand or machine. You really need to read Jan
Krentz's book Lone Star Quilts. She can guide you thru this.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

"Karen, Queen of Squishies" wrote in message
...
Here's what I think is going to happen in January. I am going to cut new
shapes to replace the ones in the wonky sections. If it turns out I have
enough, then yes, Polly, you and I can toss the learning-curve sections.
I am going to piece the pointy centers by hand, then maybe or maybe not by
machine, paying close attention to which way I press the seams. That
should do it, as my y-seams for sticking the nine-patches in between the
outer points have turned out great. THEN - I'll probably be back asking
questions, as there is a very, as in very, narrow border around this that
goes in and out and in and out and... well, you get the picture. I have
put it away because I need to do a quickie-quilt first, but I am eager to
get back to this gorgeous fabric and boggling pattern. GRIN! and thank
you all ever so much.


Karen, Queen of Squishies



Polly Esther wrote:
Oh. Oh my goodness. I've been watching this but had absolutely nothing
to contribute but sympathy.
I didn't realize that you were attempting to get all those Impossible
tedious and very important meeting points precisely right with the SM.
For sure and certainly - do them by hand first. Yesssss. Any
dressmaker or tailor or hot-shot couture snazzy stitcher does not blush
or apologize for needing to baste. If you are not comfortable with the
permanence or sturdiness of handstitching, of course you can machine
stitch over it ... but First: Nail those rascal points with a hand
needle.
OTOH ... I have a large, empty trash can in the sewing room and will
help you add this to your growth and education and help you stomp the
darn thing if that suits you. Nobody will die if you toss it over your
shoulder and say 'lesson learned, bye'. Polly

deconstruct?
some chefs do that with complicated dishes.
j.

"Listpig" wrote ...
Or detachment.

Makes us sound like therapists counseling the pieces on unhealthy
attachments.....well, ain't that what's happening?

--pig


"Patti" wrote:

You know, I think half the trouble with this is the word 'ripping' g
It just *sounds* so violent. Even 'un-picking' sounds destructive. I
think we should stick to un-sewing!! much more gentle. (Just thought
of this!).

Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
Karen, once you take it apart be sure to verify that all your diamonds,
triangles and squares are the same size. If not, then it will never go
together whether you stitch by hand or machine. You really need to read
Jan Krentz's book Lone Star Quilts. She can guide you thru this.


On order from Amazon seller. So many people have recommended this book,
I'm really looking forward to her instuctions. Thanks, Leslie, and all.

Karen, Queen of Squishies

That's impossible. By me, anyway. :-)

ep

"Karen, Queen of Squishies" wrote in message
...
I am insetting nine-patches between the points of my diamond stars.
What do I do about this? I'm worried it will mess up the next step.
Obviously this quilt is just *that* much beyond my skill level. But we
march on.


http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...38007762SunpMr


Karen, Queen of Squishies

.....and me too Edna

Dee in Oz


"Edna Pearl" wrote in message
...
That's impossible. By me, anyway. :-)

ep

"Karen, Queen of Squishies" wrote in message
...
I am insetting nine-patches between the points of my diamond stars.
What do I do about this? I'm worried it will mess up the next step.
Obviously this quilt is just *that* much beyond my skill level. But we
march on.


http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...38007762SunpMr


Karen, Queen of Squishies