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While it is possible, it will take some careful planning. If you quilt Months 1-5 as a section, you could later quilt the...
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Carole, you will have to read each show's rules carefully with all the embroidery on your quilt. Finding the proper category...
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Barbara, do you think it would be possible to “quilt as you go” on this quilt? I think the first five months of blocks...
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On the first Document, the Introduction, it says “Approximately 74” square”.
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I'm late to the party, life, chemo etc etc but still working on the quilt. I know already that I'm going to add an extra...
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Helen--Just heard back from Wendy giving me permission to show my quilt. She told me I should enter it in lots of shows....
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Carole B, Like your niece I too love birds. And your birds are so, so cute. She will love it. It is a size that would be...
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Molly, I love your background and colors. HelenW
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Finished Paper Piecing Sampler and label on the pieced back using leftover fabric from the kit....
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I have finished piecing the Paper Piecing Sampler. Pieced a back and used the Lantern block as the label.
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So happy to finally have this finished. Now to find somewhere to hang it.
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Well the Triadic colour scheme block was surprising. My block is completely different to the other blocks I have made....
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For anyone paper piecing, is your quarter inch a tiny bit larger? When I’m trimming up the finished building, I line...
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I decided early to do paper piecing instead of the wax…I’m more comfortable . However, I have a few questions…anyone...
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Will we have access to the Color My World videos after December 31st? I can't seem to find info on this.
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I am BRAND NEW to the Quilt Show and fell in love with this pattern. I downloaded all of the instructions. My concern is......
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I'm a new-ish star member and would like to download the "Color My World" pattern...but I can't find where to...
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[QUOTE=Ktmosedale;n891766]Yes I’m struggling with flower D and H. I’ve watched all the videos, read the blog and been following the forum. I’m a bit behind most as I’ve only done about half the appliqué for month one. I found the individual leaves and petals manageable and am pleased with results but D and H are causing me problems. Any advice gratefully received. [/QUOTE]
For help with V's, those deep places on flowers D and H, go watch show 806 with Verna Mosquera. Starting at about 32 minutes she shows how to hand applique those V's. The process would be similar for machine applique--you would turn the edges under for that just like they are turned under for hand applique.
Our site has almost 400 shows and the search box is very helpful. I searched for hand applique and it didn't take me long to find this show.
Take a look--then let us know if it helped.
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Yes I’m struggling with flower D and H. I’ve watched all the videos, read the blog and been following the forum. I’m a bit behind most as I’ve only done about half the appliqué for month one. I found the individual leaves and petals manageable and am pleased with results but D and H are causing me problems. Any advice gratefully received.
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Hi I could do with some help / advice with the turn edge appliqué for the concave bits of the flower petals. I’ve tried various methods but can’t seem to stop the fabric fraying inner point.
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[QUOTE=LizAnderson;n891732]Barbara. I asked a question in another place …. So I’ll ask here. Do we need 2 copies of your pattern for the second sawtooth border? And….I have not removed my paper from the last border, when would you suggest doing that…after I attach the ‘vine’ border?[/QUOTE]
The pattern pages for month 2 paper pieced Dogtooth borders make 2 borders. As there are 4 borders you will need to print two copies of the patterns.
I remove the paper as soon as the border is made and trimmed to the proper size. The paper has done its job at that point, the rest is regular piecing.
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Barbara. I asked a question in another place …. So I’ll ask here. Do we need 2 copies of your pattern for the second sawtooth border? And….I have not removed my paper from the last border, when would you suggest doing that…after I attach the ‘vine’ border?
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[[email protected];n891709]New to the "PARTY". I just got all my fabric pulled/purchased. I know it has been suggested we wash everything. I always wash and starch my fabric before I quilt. My question: Do I starch for this project as well? I would feel better about it, is there any reason not to starch?[/QUOTE]
There could be a reason not to starch. Most of the fabric will be used for appliques. Try a small sample of starched fabric, starched as you usually like, and prepare and applique a couple shapes from Month 1--a circle and a leaf, for example. If you get good results with starched fabric on the curves and are happy with it, you will know it's OK to starch. I would find it difficult to get smooth edges with starched fabric but I don't typically work with starched fabrics. Try it to see what works best for you.
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New to the "PARTY". I just got all my fabric pulled/purchased. I know it has been suggested we wash everything. I always wash and starch my fabric before I quilt. My question: Do I starch for this project as well? I would feel better about it, is there any reason not to starch?
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[[email protected];n891705]For the circles, whether large or tiny, since there is no fusible inside, should we use a stabilizer behind the piece for machine stitching? If so, what kind? Is anyone machine stitching those tiny circles, and is it easy to do?[/QUOTE]
Great question. I didn't need any thing behind the circles as they are thick with the gathered seam allowance behind them.
Machine stitching those TINY circles is slow and tedious--stitch, pivot, stitch, pivot, etc. It would probably be just as fast to stitch them by hand--you decide. The larger circles went more quickly for me--stitch, stitch, stitch, pivot, etc.
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For the circles, whether large or tiny, since there is no fusible inside, should we use a stabilizer behind the piece for machine stitching? If so, what kind? Is anyone machine stitching those tiny circles, and is it easy to do?
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[QUOTE=MikeBlueEarth;n891610]Does anyone have a source for an 1/8 inch bias tape maker?[/QUOTE]
The one I know of is Karen K Buckley's Perfect Stems--not a bias tape maker like the Clover 1/4" tape maker, but a plastic bar that makes a 1/8" stem.
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[[email protected];n891564]Can I do raw edge appliqué on this quilt?[/QUOTE]
Sure. The same steps as for turned edge, just do raw edge instead.
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My progress so far. Ready for next month. ...
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Thank you Barbara and Helen, you’ve given me a lot to consider and research. The suggested sections make sense. My appliqué...
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While it is possible, it will take some careful planning. If you quilt Months 1-5 as a section, you could later quilt the...
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Carole, you will have to read each show's rules carefully with all the embroidery on your quilt. Finding the proper category...
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Carole B, So happy for you. Start entering those shows and be sure to get back to us with pics
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Suzanne, I have a book called Machine Quilting In Sections by Marti Michelle. I would think you could quilt it in sections...
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Barbara, do you think it would be possible to “quilt as you go” on this quilt? I think the first five months of blocks...
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On the first Document, the Introduction, it says “Approximately 74” square”.
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I'm late to the party, life, chemo etc etc but still working on the quilt. I know already that I'm going to add an extra...
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Helen--Just heard back from Wendy giving me permission to show my quilt. She told me I should enter it in lots of shows....
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