tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post6321390018000629094..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: Paper Piecing HelperLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-45987551921179801422009-06-26T09:48:49.621-07:002009-06-26T09:48:49.621-07:00Another way that I find helpful for seeing the lin...Another way that I find helpful for seeing the lines is to take the pattern, stack four or five sheets of paper together - unthread the sewing machine needle and stitch along all the sewing lines. That way when you place the fabric on the paper and you can still see the stitching lines from the back - which is where you sew. I like this way, makes it faster and easier for me - and I like paper piecing anyway, but like things that help out.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-82511578462855626382009-06-26T05:48:00.172-07:002009-06-26T05:48:00.172-07:00I learned this from a lady who designs quilts usin...I learned this from a lady who designs quilts using this method. I bought the 1/4" ruler. There is another available that is 1/8". So glad it is going better for you. Thanks for sharing with us. I still have difficulty cutting fabric for odd-angles and odd-sizes. I am definitely spatially challenged and need really really good instructions on cutting.<br />Cheers!<br />PS Magic Tape is good to have on hand if you have to take a seam out. It helps 'repair' your paper.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308423156191499365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-73099305404050581792009-06-26T01:56:57.256-07:002009-06-26T01:56:57.256-07:00Fantastic! What do you mean, "not a tutorial&...Fantastic! What do you mean, "not a tutorial"? It's shown perfectly. Thanks so much. I may give paper piecing another try now.Julie in the Barnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147114606468287519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-78697159482597464912009-06-25T17:41:27.500-07:002009-06-25T17:41:27.500-07:00I've never been a paper-piecing fan, but I mig...I've never been a paper-piecing fan, but I might become one now! Thanks for sharing this.Kim Bracketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947521293707280080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-34406357810251399332009-06-25T16:03:20.630-07:002009-06-25T16:03:20.630-07:00NIFTY!NIFTY!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466709417592027635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-62773078795125329792009-06-25T13:17:04.191-07:002009-06-25T13:17:04.191-07:00I hate paper piecing, but have some projects that ...I hate paper piecing, but have some projects that I need to do it for. So, you trim the edge and then add the next piece? That sounds like it would be easier. Thanks for the tutuorial! I will use it to follow along on my next pp project.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404013473555652954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-3953272697558435922009-06-25T11:52:48.802-07:002009-06-25T11:52:48.802-07:00No, I haven't been using it - not ever. I'...No, I haven't been using it - not ever. I've always been at war with paper piecing and this looks like we may finally have peace! This is a hint I'll definitely use on my next pp block.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685952017183050898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-15298547766875040222009-06-25T11:26:25.847-07:002009-06-25T11:26:25.847-07:00When I had my first paper piecing class, the instr...When I had my first paper piecing class, the instructor actually had us tape our rulers to a postcard (before heavy card stock was so popular). I taped it on the card like a hinge.....and I have never removed it.....it is a great helper!!!!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080556862088765108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-9879558981801754532009-06-25T08:18:45.070-07:002009-06-25T08:18:45.070-07:00This is exactly how I learned to paper piece way b...This is exactly how I learned to paper piece way back in early 90's. Great tutorial for others..good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-77140175031671269672009-06-25T08:03:52.781-07:002009-06-25T08:03:52.781-07:00I haven't been doing this for years. Six month...I haven't been doing this for years. Six months maybe, but not years. ;-)<br /><br />(Actually I think I stole the idea from someone else online or I wouldn't have known either.)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995851593213427196noreply@blogger.com