sewskeel wrote:
One of my favorites, bought years ago from Hancock’s of Paducah. It was a Hoffman batik and I bought it in wide goods because I loved it so. Now I am careful to use it sparingly. Sorry I can’t tell you the style or sku number.

Barbara what is the name of the batik fabric you were using to make mariners compass in video? Please share I love it
Thanks

Dishoo wrote:
Can’t wait to see your CMW circle of rainbow row. Great idea. Charleston SC is one of my favorite places to visit.

I just want to echo Barbara's comment about the knee surgery. I have also had both knees and a hip replaced in Toronto, Canada a number of years ago and they are still going strong. It sounds like a recording but do the exercises and you will be delighted with the outcome. No more pain - yeah!
I am enjoying this learning experience as I am completely new to these techniques. Your instructions and videos are wonderful. Thanks so much for your hard work.

I would like to share a tip for paper piecing. When you place your next piece in position to sew your seam and you have the paper folded back, if the new piece of fabric completely covers the section on the folded back paper that is to be covered, the fabric will cover the section when it is sewn and folded out. No need to pin and check. Just make sure all the edges, points and corners that are supposed to be covered are covered. The folded back paper is at the same angle as the fabric. When the seam is sewn and the fabric and paper are folded out, the fabric will cover the section as required.

The coloring page is nice to refer to and I would like to mark the small houses. Which ones are the small houses 1, 2, 3, 4?
I desire to align houses next to each other to create Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC. I also would like to use something different in the outer corner blocks (i know these are later in the year), but I am trying to design my own. Is there any info on size constraints?

Thank you for the words of encouragement for knee surgery. I have put it off too long already. Thank you also for the cutting plan. That was what I was looking for.

Good question. I have had both knees replaced and know how you want to do what you can ahead of time.

The background pieces for Small Houses 3 and 4 are also made the same way as 1 and 2, if using my Speed Cutting method. The measurements are the same as Month 1 and are already listed on the Speed Cutting Instructions pages. The backgrounds for Small House 3 use pieces labeled n and o, the backgrounds for Small House 4 uses pieces labeled j and k. The FACE UP/FACE DOWN issue remains just as important. You could get these cut ahead, just keep them organized so they are ready to go. You could even figure out which fabrics you want for each Small House 3 and 4--each has a door, windows, roof and the building, just like Month 1. I think that is your plan, if I read your post correctly.

You will feel like a new woman 8 weeks after surgery--just do all that physical therapy as instructed!

I understand that sm houses #3-4 are different, but I am having knee replacement in March and wanting to be sure I have as much as possible ready in advance. My only question is - 1. Will we be cutting the background pieces 5-1/2"x7-1/2" for some and 5-1/2"x6" for some? Any other cuts I can have ready? Thanks Barbara.

Bluemoose wrote:
Small Houses 3 and 4 are different patterns, one has 3 sections, not two. All the pieces are cut similar in size to SH 1 and 2 but not the same. Don't try to cut ahead for Month 3 until the pattern comes out, March 1.

Thanks. I'm making each house from a different silk tie so now I can cut the house pieces to make sure I have good color balance. I'll cut the windows and doors when the pattern comes out.

Plcasassa, that is how the designer made all the Small Houses. The same is true for the remaining Small Houses 3 and 4. Following the sewing lines should be pretty straightforward.

Hello to all out there!

I work with an Elna 720 Pro and finnaly figured out how to use the edge foot
First I had to change to my general plate, it does not work with my single whole plate.
My edge foot I called G (Foto attached)
And on stitch 001 I had to adjust position from 3,5 to 3,1 (Foto attached)
So, all of us who don't have Bernina machines can find a solution as well

Happy sewing

Barbara, I am wondering why the differentiation between
the last piece of sewn fabric on house 1 and house 2. One overlaps to the left, and one overlaps to the right. I am wondering if it makes a difference later on. Otherwise, it seems they could all overlap the same direction, just to avoid a tiny bit of difficulty I had in the beginning before I caught on. My curiosity is getting the better of me. Thank you!