Puzzle Quilt Feedback

Hi All:

This is for all of you who have purchased the Puzzle Quilt pattern or
are considering it. First of all, don't even consider trying this
quilt without the pattern. Second, make sure you follow their
suggestion for pasting all the fabrics on the little squares before
you start sewing (thus far I have done everyting I suggested). Third,
don't try sewing the quilt when you have had a couple of glasses of
wine! This is one quilt where you really do need to be organized and
fully aware of what you are sewing and in what order you are sewing.
It is certainly not a "weekend project".

Another hint is to make sure you have a 9 1/2" square ruler. I
happened to have one and it has been a great help in constructing this
quilt. You need to trim/square up your finished squares and since
they are 9 1/2" that ruler helps greatly.

Lastly, don't worry about cutting from a fat quarter. I had fabric
that was cut to quarter yards and I had no trouble getting two squares
out of the fabric and I actually ended up with a lot less waste than I
ended up with cutting fat quarters.

This is the first quilt I have ever made where I cut all the pieces
before starting construction. For this quilt, I think it is a must
do. I also ended up in stacking the pieces according to their colors.
It makes finding the piece of the puzzle you now need a lot easier.

Mardi

I back you on all points 150%...... I completed a lap size top using this
pattern..... I didn't past fabric squares on provided layout plan.... I laid
out swatches and took a pic with my digital camera and printed it out to use
as a guideline.

--
Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948
"Mardi" wrote in message
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Hi All:

This is for all of you who have purchased the Puzzle Quilt pattern or
are considering it. First of all, don't even consider trying this
quilt without the pattern. Second, make sure you follow their
suggestion for pasting all the fabrics on the little squares before
you start sewing (thus far I have done everyting I suggested). Third,
don't try sewing the quilt when you have had a couple of glasses of
wine! This is one quilt where you really do need to be organized and
fully aware of what you are sewing and in what order you are sewing.
It is certainly not a "weekend project".

Another hint is to make sure you have a 9 1/2" square ruler. I
happened to have one and it has been a great help in constructing this
quilt. You need to trim/square up your finished squares and since
they are 9 1/2" that ruler helps greatly.

Lastly, don't worry about cutting from a fat quarter. I had fabric
that was cut to quarter yards and I had no trouble getting two squares
out of the fabric and I actually ended up with a lot less waste than I
ended up with cutting fat quarters.

This is the first quilt I have ever made where I cut all the pieces
before starting construction. For this quilt, I think it is a must
do. I also ended up in stacking the pieces according to their colors.
It makes finding the piece of the puzzle you now need a lot easier.

Mardi

Thanks Mardi and Mary. I did order the pattern and will attempt a baby
quilt once I get a few other things finished. Will follow all of your
suggestions, fear not! Thanks for passing them on.

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
www.ourcyberfamily.us
"Time is that quality of nature which keeps events from happening all at
once. Lately it doesn't seem to be working."
Anonymous




"Mardi" wrote in message
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: Hi All:
:
: This is for all of you who have purchased the Puzzle Quilt pattern or
: are considering it. First of all, don't even consider trying this
: quilt without the pattern. Second, make sure you follow their
: suggestion for pasting all the fabrics on the little squares before
: you start sewing (thus far I have done everyting I suggested). Third,
: don't try sewing the quilt when you have had a couple of glasses of
: wine! This is one quilt where you really do need to be organized and
: fully aware of what you are sewing and in what order you are sewing.
: It is certainly not a "weekend project".
:
: Another hint is to make sure you have a 9 1/2" square ruler. I
: happened to have one and it has been a great help in constructing this
: quilt. You need to trim/square up your finished squares and since
: they are 9 1/2" that ruler helps greatly.
:
: Lastly, don't worry about cutting from a fat quarter. I had fabric
: that was cut to quarter yards and I had no trouble getting two squares
: out of the fabric and I actually ended up with a lot less waste than I
: ended up with cutting fat quarters.
:
: This is the first quilt I have ever made where I cut all the pieces
: before starting construction. For this quilt, I think it is a must
: do. I also ended up in stacking the pieces according to their colors.
: It makes finding the piece of the puzzle you now need a lot easier.
:
: Mardi

I am so glad to hear that others feel the same way I do about following the
directions for the Jigsaw Quilt. It's the first time I've ever felt that way
and I was thinking I was just wimping out. Thank you!

joan
joan o'reilly
http://members.aol.com/Joan8904/index.html

(Joan8904) wrote in message ...
I am so glad to hear that others feel the same way I do about following the
directions for the Jigsaw Quilt. It's the first time I've ever felt that way
and I was thinking I was just wimping out. Thank you!


Definitely not a wimp! It's a fun quilt but it is definitely
challenging. I'm really glad that I didn't try to make it from the
pattern I created in EQ5. I would have given up after the first few
blocks.

Mardi

Challenging is a good word to describe it. I have FQ put aside for 2 more.
One in pastels for a lady that is a shut in at home and browns for her
husband who is in a nursing home.

--
Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948
"Mardi" wrote in message
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(Joan8904) wrote in message
...
I am so glad to hear that others feel the same way I do about following
the
directions for the Jigsaw Quilt. It's the first time I've ever felt
that way
and I was thinking I was just wimping out. Thank you!


Definitely not a wimp! It's a fun quilt but it is definitely
challenging. I'm really glad that I didn't try to make it from the
pattern I created in EQ5. I would have given up after the first few
blocks.

Mardi

I bought the pattern during my travels this fall. I haven't had the
time to try it but liked the idea that an all-over random quilting
pattern would work well. I thought the directions were a little wordy.
Sometime in June I should be able to try the pattern. I will start
with my idea for construction and report back to you. Of course by
that time you will all have moved on to another favorite pattern.

Susan

On 29 Feb 2004 18:08:48 -0800, (Mardi) wrote:

Hi All:

This is for all of you who have purchased the Puzzle Quilt pattern or
are considering it. First of all, don't even consider trying this
quilt without the pattern. Second, make sure you follow their
suggestion for pasting all the fabrics on the little squares before
you start sewing (thus far I have done everyting I suggested). Third,
don't try sewing the quilt when you have had a couple of glasses of
wine! This is one quilt where you really do need to be organized and
fully aware of what you are sewing and in what order you are sewing.
It is certainly not a "weekend project".

Another hint is to make sure you have a 9 1/2" square ruler. I
happened to have one and it has been a great help in constructing this
quilt. You need to trim/square up your finished squares and since
they are 9 1/2" that ruler helps greatly.

Lastly, don't worry about cutting from a fat quarter. I had fabric
that was cut to quarter yards and I had no trouble getting two squares
out of the fabric and I actually ended up with a lot less waste than I
ended up with cutting fat quarters.

This is the first quilt I have ever made where I cut all the pieces
before starting construction. For this quilt, I think it is a must
do. I also ended up in stacking the pieces according to their colors.
It makes finding the piece of the puzzle you now need a lot easier.

Mardi

Susan, June is about when I will start mine, given I get everything else
already in the pipeline finished by then, so you feel free to share any info
with me. It will still be my favorite du jour at that time!

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
www.ourcyberfamily.us
"Time is that quality of nature which keeps events from happening all at
once. Lately it doesn't seem to be working."
Anonymous




"Susan Laity Price" wrote in message
...
: I bought the pattern during my travels this fall. I haven't had the
: time to try it but liked the idea that an all-over random quilting
: pattern would work well. I thought the directions were a little wordy.
: Sometime in June I should be able to try the pattern. I will start
: with my idea for construction and report back to you. Of course by
: that time you will all have moved on to another favorite pattern.
:
: Susan
:
: On 29 Feb 2004 18:08:48 -0800, (Mardi) wrote:
:
: Hi All:
:
: This is for all of you who have purchased the Puzzle Quilt pattern or
: are considering it. First of all, don't even consider trying this
: quilt without the pattern. Second, make sure you follow their
: suggestion for pasting all the fabrics on the little squares before
: you start sewing (thus far I have done everyting I suggested). Third,
: don't try sewing the quilt when you have had a couple of glasses of
: wine! This is one quilt where you really do need to be organized and
: fully aware of what you are sewing and in what order you are sewing.
: It is certainly not a "weekend project".
:
: Another hint is to make sure you have a 9 1/2" square ruler. I
: happened to have one and it has been a great help in constructing this
: quilt. You need to trim/square up your finished squares and since
: they are 9 1/2" that ruler helps greatly.
:
: Lastly, don't worry about cutting from a fat quarter. I had fabric
: that was cut to quarter yards and I had no trouble getting two squares
: out of the fabric and I actually ended up with a lot less waste than I
: ended up with cutting fat quarters.
:
: This is the first quilt I have ever made where I cut all the pieces
: before starting construction. For this quilt, I think it is a must
: do. I also ended up in stacking the pieces according to their colors.
: It makes finding the piece of the puzzle you now need a lot easier.
:
: Mardi
: