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Helen and Connie, thank you so much
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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Originally posted by RenataMarianne, go down in this thread to the one Margo wrote to me telling me how to do just what you asked about. If you follow Margo's instructions faithfully while looking at the pictures Lois subsequently posted, you should have no problem doing exactly what Annis explained in her most recent post. Hope this makes sense... :wink:
Marianne
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Originally posted by Marianne-is-sewingRosemary, I am not using a 1/4" foot but an ordinary foot and have drawn lines in front of the needle according to the measurements on my ruler like Laura showed for the HSTs. I am now about to sew together the second batch where I made sure the point of the squares where slightly inside the line on the paper. They look as if they are slightly more accurate than the last lot.
Next batch will be made with the SAs pressed open to see if that is what makes the difference.
Did you use 2 different red fabrics for yours. It looks like it on my screen but not entirely sure. Your quilt will have a very fresh look to it when finished.
Marianne
By the way, one thing to aim for is consistancy, whether slightly small or large, is not so bad as long as they are all the same. Also the front measurements are far more important than the seam allowances - in my book at least. :wink:
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Originally posted by loise98Originally posted by PosyPLois - any chance that you could put a link or copy your posts showing Margo's technique into Margo's links thread on techniques, that would be very beneficial for all of us.
Renata, love your qst's 8) I might very well be copying your colour layout plan into my quilt :wink:
Rosemary, This information has now been placed with the rest of Margo's posts.
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Originally posted by loise98Originally posted by loise98Originally posted by PosyPLois - any chance that you could put a link or copy your posts showing Margo's technique into Margo's links thread on techniques, that would be very beneficial for all of us.
Renata, love your qst's 8) I might very well be copying your colour layout plan into my quilt :wink:
Rosemary, This information has now been placed with the rest of Margo's posts.
Since I had a few (ahem) spare hst's, I made up a sample to show (yet) another way of dealing with bulk.
So starting where Lois's photos left off
at this point you need to be brave and cut into the seam allowance of the visible dark seams either side of the centre twirl, up to, but not including the stitching line!
Then press the seam allowance over the dark fabric.then repeat this for the other side of the twirl and on the other 3 squares....to be continued
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Here is the link to the photos that Lois posted: http://forum/the-classrooms-discussi...ssorted-videos
Rosemary's technique works great IF you don't accidently clip through the stitches! Ask me how I know!ops:
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Just to make sure, since it sounds like you haven't dropped them before, did you try sewing after pushing the button to put them in the up position? You probably already know this, but thought I check just in case. On my machines, you push the "feed dogs down" button again to put them in the up position, but they don't actually move until your first stitch. You probably tried this, but wanted to make sure just in case.
Well, Thanks a million, Nancy. I tried what you suggested, and I guess that you can tell I'm out of my comfort zone now. It worked! Guess I should read the manual that came with the machine. .... I didn't " 'probably already know this, or "try this" '. Which is one reason why I love this forum and all the sharing and learning that goes on, and we get pushed beyond our level. I think it may be at at least another decade until I can produce 'an artistic statement' as Rosemary told us about!
Thanks to Lois, I'm in the uncomfortable zone of FMQ, but I imagine, like most things, it improves with practice, practice, practice. At least I took the jump!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Originally posted by MargoHere is the link to the photos that Lois posted: http://forum/the-classrooms-discussi...ssorted-videos
Rosemary's technique works great IF you don't accidently clip through the stitches! Ask me how I know!ops:
"Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
Betty Jo
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Rosemary, I sometimes cut into the seams but am careful to leave a few threads uncut. I try not to do it often though. It does help sometimes to distribute the bulk, or if you don't want the darker fabric pressed to the light.
This is how I do mine. Cut 4-1/2" squares, mark diagonal line, and sew seams.
Cut on marked line. Fold in half and clip seam to stitches. It's okay to clip through the stitches. Press half to dark and half to light.
Mark diagonal line and place right sides together aligning seams.
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I usually just pin at the center, but you can also pin at the top and bottom, especially on larger block sizes.
Sew on the left side first, then turn and sew on the right side (which will now be on the left). You get a better match if you sew with the open end of the seam facing the needle according to an article I read in a magazine years ago.
Pretending the pencil is your right hand, grab the seam allowance on both sides of the center with your thumb and index finger and twist. Your left hand will go away from you and your right hand will pull towards you (that's if the seams are going clockwise on the back). The few stitches from the previous seam should pull loose easily. I do this on all of the blocks before pressing.
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Helen and Connie, thank you so much
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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Done for now
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Photo is too big. There is a post at the top of the 2024 BOM forum with help for posting photos
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I tried to attach a picture under show your progress and it showed that I attached it but didn’t show up in my post only...
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