tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post8191749861929467611..comments2024-02-19T05:35:51.722+00:00Comments on Charly & Ben's Crafty Corner: Paper PiecingRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-26238722009491668052013-05-31T16:20:38.800+01:002013-05-31T16:20:38.800+01:00Hi Claire I'm planning on heading up to Galway...Hi Claire I'm planning on heading up to Galway on the Sunday with my mum for a noodle and will look out for Stich Witch. Thanks!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-85770447203552574892013-05-30T11:13:54.011+01:002013-05-30T11:13:54.011+01:00Hi Ruth, I'm not really a fan of paper-piecing...Hi Ruth, I'm not really a fan of paper-piecing as it seems to be take forever, but the blocks do come out very accurate. I used to use white tissue paper (bought from arts & crafts shops) as it's easy to see through and cheap, you just have to be careful when sewing as it's a bit fragile. What I now use is magic paper which is brilliant stuff. It looks like interfacing but is used for foundation piecing; the best thing about it is that it doesn't have to be removed after piecing - so you don't have to waste time ripping off the paper. It's a bit hard to find though. I got mine from a shop called Stitch Witch (I think) who were at last years International Quilt Festival of Ireland in Galway. The show is on again next week, so the shop might be there again. Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659478653455088676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-50011307361198310422013-05-30T10:05:28.943+01:002013-05-30T10:05:28.943+01:00Thanks for the links -I love your bag especially t...Thanks for the links -I love your bag especially the wibbly wobbly timey stuff quilting - that is just brilliant!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-83601839913842692982013-05-30T05:21:13.931+01:002013-05-30T05:21:13.931+01:00Fantastic!Fantastic!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11407394129968953044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-61852375527855218212013-05-30T02:33:19.930+01:002013-05-30T02:33:19.930+01:00It turned out so nice! I made a similar TARDIS bl...It turned out so nice! I made a similar TARDIS block, but was disappointed it didn't have a light (here: http://sparrowlanequilts.blogspot.com/2013/05/bag-update.html ). I find paper piecing so slow, and often tedious, as well. But the results are so cool! I found this tutorial to be especially helpful, once I wrapped my head around it: http://sewhooked.com/2008/10/28/paper-piecing-step-by-step/Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843675387693755387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-69364483633236679232013-05-30T01:58:56.529+01:002013-05-30T01:58:56.529+01:00All I've done so far is print the pattern! Wel...All I've done so far is print the pattern! Well done.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886998491080260330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-16264416388511568382013-05-30T00:13:18.983+01:002013-05-30T00:13:18.983+01:00Hi Barbara, it's hard to resist this one. Quit...Hi Barbara, it's hard to resist this one. Quite a lot on my to do list but when I saw this on Caroline's blog I knew I had to give it a go!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-66223827016516690612013-05-30T00:09:09.938+01:002013-05-30T00:09:09.938+01:00Thanks! The photos on flickr are all really lookin...Thanks! The photos on flickr are all really looking great. The finished Timelord blocks are really cool too. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-11289987634873950032013-05-30T00:03:36.428+01:002013-05-30T00:03:36.428+01:00Thanks Jo. While the good Doctor takes a break ove...Thanks Jo. While the good Doctor takes a break over the summer it's a nice way to still fly about the universe! There's an embroidery stitch a long as well over the summer. The link to that is on the flicker thread.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-67007042786951038782013-05-29T23:54:00.035+01:002013-05-29T23:54:00.035+01:00No its not confusing Kaelyn I get it and its a bri...No its not confusing Kaelyn I get it and its a brilliant suggestion. Thank you so much! I'll give this a try next Tuesday for the next block. Tardis, Timelord, no idea whats coming next. Thanks again!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-4245157461590828782013-05-29T23:22:17.863+01:002013-05-29T23:22:17.863+01:00the only way I can do paper piecing is to print an...the only way I can do paper piecing is to print an extra block and cut out all the pieces to use as templates. Then I cut out the fabric (printed side of template goes face up on wrong side of fabric) with a generous 3/8" seam allowance. I don't measure the seam allowance, I just cut the piece extra big. First piece is pinned to the paper, then I fold the paper back on the line and use my rotary cutter and ruler to trim to 1/4". This way when I lay the second piece on, I can line up the edges. Stitch, fold along the line between the next piece, trim. Rinse, repeat. Sorry if its confusing, it is a little hard to describe. Kaelyn Angelfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227765756346935160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-36292789364693811422013-05-29T23:13:58.075+01:002013-05-29T23:13:58.075+01:00LOVE IT. My hubby and niece are big Dr Who fans. M...LOVE IT. My hubby and niece are big Dr Who fans. Might have to check this one outJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207361388759219478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-34374918549484345762013-05-29T22:29:27.428+01:002013-05-29T22:29:27.428+01:00Thanks Connie it is the slanty ones that are catch...Thanks Connie it is the slanty ones that are catching me as well. Hopefully by the time we get to the end we'll be experts at this!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-74874060180678358192013-05-29T22:27:18.198+01:002013-05-29T22:27:18.198+01:00It wasn't too bad to mark the correct colours ...It wasn't too bad to mark the correct colours on the pattern. I was lucky to have the perfect blues on hand for the Tardis and the orange was left over from a quilt backing. It reminds me of the opening credits with the Tardis spinning through space.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-74148944570207097752013-05-29T22:21:19.085+01:002013-05-29T22:21:19.085+01:00He has very good taste! I'm looking forward to...He has very good taste! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the blocks as they come along. I think this would look great as a cushion for the sofa. Not sure I'm up to making another one just yet.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507562992976793622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-20230261020553996902013-05-29T22:20:56.147+01:002013-05-29T22:20:56.147+01:00Your Tardis looks great! I completely understand ...Your Tardis looks great! I completely understand your frustration... I was doing the same thing (using printer paper). Caroline (from Trillium Designs) is the Corvallis Modern Quilt Guild with me and has been patiently teaching me about paper piecing. The glue is very helpful, and I just use a plain old glue stick. The other key, according to Caroline, is to use much larger pieces and don't trim until the end. My problem is always with the slanted lines, they never turn out right. Oh, and remembering to include the seam allowance! But it's great that you've finished the first one and moved on to the second... I'm still working on the first. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-90254223965473642992013-05-29T19:31:46.934+01:002013-05-29T19:31:46.934+01:00Fantastic Tardis! My husband would LOVE this!Fantastic Tardis! My husband would LOVE this!Barbara Konklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158095517465161118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-74431671870632960032013-05-29T18:26:33.197+01:002013-05-29T18:26:33.197+01:00I´ve just bought the tardis poster to my son. Your...I´ve just bought the tardis poster to my son. Your blocks look really great, I downloaded the pattern, but it looks so complicated. Thumbs up for you.verpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566841413461984536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-31957950610490836582013-05-29T17:57:57.558+01:002013-05-29T17:57:57.558+01:00Absolutely fabulous Tardis. It is worth the hassl...Absolutely fabulous Tardis. It is worth the hassle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-71151348518139180452013-05-29T17:49:38.226+01:002013-05-29T17:49:38.226+01:00That should be Friend's son not so.
He has a ...That should be Friend's son not so. <br />He has a bedroom with a tardis doors and a console in the middle of his room. Freddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567341857043111871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365133311894008279.post-84329228975297382032013-05-29T17:45:25.603+01:002013-05-29T17:45:25.603+01:00My friends so would LOVE this. My friends so would LOVE this. Freddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567341857043111871noreply@blogger.com