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How accurate is the pattern/template for the placement of the trees? When sewing the house 1,2,3,4 together I started to sew from the bottom to the top to assure the inner circle was accurate. On some of the pairs the top was a bit off. Now I want to know if I should trim the pairs at the top to match my vellum pattern. I am at the stage to sew the tree tops.
Looking out the window at Lake Leman in beautiful Switzerland
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Originally posted by Barbara Black View Post
I pressed the joining seams open and did tons of stitch in the ditch quilting on this, using fine thread, with no problems.
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open, the only thing in the ditch since the fabric is pressed back on itself, is the thread you stitch the pieces together with.
If you stitch on the stitches when quilting you stand a good chance of splitting those stitches and leaving little holes between
the pieces. I have helped friends that did that repair their quilts using a ladder stitch by hand in the areas that popped loose.
I am glad to hear you did not have that problem. Sometimes all it takes is a little stress on that seam for the hole to show up.
Just Giving A Word of Caution so you know what might happen. HelenWLast edited by Helen W.; 04-02-2021, 10:21 AM.
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I cut the tree template from heat resistant mylar. Then I used a small square natural bristle paint brush to apply Best Press starch alternative to the lower edge of the fabric for 1/4". Then, I positioned the template on to the fabric and secured it ( its slippery ) using a few wonder clips along the top. I then pressed the lower edge over the template with a mini iron. This method made a nice sharp perfectly rounded edge and no burnt fingers. Don't overdo the starch. Use just enough to lightly wet, not soak, the fabric.
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the above was my first posted question and not sure I'm doing this correctly. I'm ready to start the trees but unsure about how these units of two should be sized. mine are all a bit bigger than the placement template but I don't want to cut them all down if I'll need that for the seams when they are all sewn together. Help!!
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Originally posted by marshallcreel View PostShould the placement template for the trees be the size of the two houses sewn together. or should there be a seam allowance for when those units are sewn together. I'm a bit confused and hope someone has an answer
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"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
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Originally posted by Libbi View PostHow accurate is the pattern/template for the placement of the trees? When sewing the house 1,2,3,4 together I started to sew from the bottom to the top to assure the inner circle was accurate. On some of the pairs the top was a bit off. Now I want to know if I should trim the pairs at the top to match my vellum pattern. I am at the stage to sew the tree tops.
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https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
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Mine wasn’t either. I pinned the outer edge to my design wall and spritzed/misted the inner circle since it was a wee bit wavy. Once misted I patted the edges down and came back after it dried and did it one more time. Then I pinned the inner circle while it dried the second time. It seems mostly flat now.
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Can anyone tell me what is the diameter of the circle which is formed after we sew all 32 houses together? My “circle” is not laying flat so I will have to make some minor adjustments which I would rather fix now rather than later. It is always helpful for me to have a dimension to aim for so I know how close I am.
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Does anyone know the actual measurement from the centre bottom where the tree blocks are joined to the centre top?
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I am just finishing up month 4 and reviewing Wendy's pattern instructions. In #10 and #11, she talks about "Stitch the house border together alternating 1,2 and so on"........ What does she mean by the house border and stitching them together?
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Helen W. Thank you so very much for you messages! Wow they are so helpful. Some answers. The quilt is due May 4. The finished...
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Susan D. Do you know how to do any hand embroidery stitches. If you look at my coloring book
page hanging above your... -
Susan D, I do use warm and natural batting most of the time. Whether to quilt first or after the applique is on depends...
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Alice I love your ideas here. It gives a whole different look to the quilt.
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I have also been experimenting with some alternate choices. if you enlarge the photo there are 2 pictures to see. They aren't...
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Helen I am sorry for jumping on this post. I tried to send you a private message but I couldn't. I am working on this wall...
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I think you mean the Month 2 Block 1 blocks. There are 3 things we can do wrong when piecing blocks: the cutting, sewing,...
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Jennifer, Could you post a picture of your 4 blocks that make up the center star? This was discussed in month 1 several...
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Help! My Block 1 blocks are all too small by about 1/2". Any suggestions to correct the sizing? I can not bear to...
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An alternate block idea...
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Hi. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, have been doing some travelling. I would love to share but the drawing is...
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