tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post4763865902231990427..comments2023-08-28T09:03:57.205-04:00Comments on Crayon Box Quilt Studio: Answer Me This - Paper Piecing AdviceMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09269423321421270481noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-81484786547013394302012-11-19T01:09:31.330-05:002012-11-19T01:09:31.330-05:00Don't be nervous! It's highly addicting!
I...Don't be nervous! It's highly addicting!<br />I have my setup on a U shape around me when I sit down to paper-piece: sitting at my machine, on my left is my serger table ( or other small table) with my 12 x 18 cutting mat and rotary cutter with ruler that has 1/4" straight edge. On my right is my ironing board and iron. I stitch my sections down my row, open them up and cut them apart with shears. Then I swivel a bit to the left, fold back the paper and fabric away from the seamline, trim the seam allowances, then toss each section onto the ironing board. Press and return to center to add the next patch/strip. <br />I use Peggy Martin's Quick Strip Paper Piecing method. It's an assembly line method, strip-piecing style, and works especially well for stars or compasses that have multiples of the same unit. No need to cut small patches, or figure out if a patch is big enough or going the right direction to cover the patch--you just measure the width of your patches and cut strips that wide.<br />I found her book on Amazon, and she also teaches a Craftsy.com class to teach her method. She also has her own website. <br />I have pictures and links and more info on my blog for Sep 25, titled "Craft Book Month". <br />Claddaghsquiltsandstars.blogspot.comRachellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124087896605983602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-56284333037070945982012-11-18T18:26:02.911-05:002012-11-18T18:26:02.911-05:00Don't be nervous! This is my favourite video ...Don't be nervous! This is my favourite video - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uaW26igygE" rel="nofollow">Paper Piecing Made Easy</a> on YouTube by <a href="http://craftygemini.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Crafty Gemini</a>. I found her video when I first attempted paper piecing for my New York Beauty Bee Blocks and she really explains everything very simply.Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850681754516767449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-25914345271656224672012-11-18T15:03:40.291-05:002012-11-18T15:03:40.291-05:00look on youtube! one advise that I DIDN't know...look on youtube! one advise that I DIDN't know the first time I did it was to make your seam allowance teeny tiny! it makes it easier to rip out the paper afterwards. I still have my FIRST project on the shelf and I'm still ripping out the paper carefully, it's taking a long time. but the ones with tiny seam allowances, the paper just pulls off easily...<br />and cut your threads down as you keep going, or you'll have a NEST of a mess on the back.... AND invest in a 1/4" ruler thingy, it has a lip that goes over the paper/fabric edge, very easy to trim fabrics that way. have fun!beaquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854296867039522197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-30263864087890713982012-11-18T12:34:34.562-05:002012-11-18T12:34:34.562-05:00My one piece of advice is to make sure you have a ...My one piece of advice is to make sure you have a really good bright light to hold things in front of to make sure the piece you are adding is big enough for the space where it is supposed to go. :D I love the result of paper piecing and have about 3 different projects in the works with some or all paper piecing in them.<br /><br />Here's Leah Day's Tute for it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bc1mU0LMF8Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783841817844988520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-25607366048177615832012-11-18T10:57:28.044-05:002012-11-18T10:57:28.044-05:00You are going to get such a variety of answers to ...You are going to get such a variety of answers to this. Everyone thinks their way is the best way. I found over a long period of time struggling with paper piecing that it takes lots of practice and while practicing, you will learn what works best for you. You might want to ask Samm. I know she struggled with finding a style to work for her and now she can't stop! LOLAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540499473620802526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-51336017069755850402012-11-18T10:56:34.531-05:002012-11-18T10:56:34.531-05:00Here is quite a nice video you can watch for found...Here is quite a nice video you can watch for foundation piecing. :) Hope that helps! <br /><br />Once you understand the basic principle of piecing, it really is simple!<br /><br />thimbleroom(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-43098189369766244812012-11-18T09:55:25.209-05:002012-11-18T09:55:25.209-05:00Wow, I love paper piecing, my first attempt was th...Wow, I love paper piecing, my first attempt was the SBS Medallion quilt for a round robin, hehe jump in at the deep end eh. I use tear away stabiliser where I can, makes it much easier to remove the paper. Main tip is always make sure you check what your cutting before you trim up the for the 1/4 allowance, I have once or twice cut through the piece i've just added DOH !!!<br /><br />let us know how you get on :)Pippa Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213921266832007118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-77683261816746205142012-11-18T09:27:35.082-05:002012-11-18T09:27:35.082-05:00This one is super close to how I do it (actually b...This one is super close to how I do it (actually by Jennifer from Ellison Lane):<br />http://www.favecraftsblog.com/foundation-paper-pieceing-tutorial/<br /><br />I do a few things slightly different, most of which came about by practice. However, the one thing I would change is If your machine can move layers well at a 1.0 straight stitch, that is where I do it.The smaller the stitch, the easier the paper is removed :-) I love paper piecing, SO worth a try!<br />Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465448779982301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990831574131918668.post-1705904337825113762012-11-18T08:51:09.438-05:002012-11-18T08:51:09.438-05:00I will be watching the answers to this because I t...I will be watching the answers to this because I too have never paperpieced.There have been so many blocks I see that I like and as soon as I see they are paperpieced I keep going even though I would love to make them.Sandy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523980665065795854noreply@blogger.com