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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 22 Jan 2014 15:23 #114748

AndreeBergeron
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Terrie,

Love the new avatar!

I have used Best Press for a while now, as we can't find StaFlo in our area. You will love it, I had never used starch before, and I started with last year BOM following advice from all on the forum. What a difference it makes. And this one will not make heavy flakes like the one in spray can make.

My first Lone star was a miniature block, done with Lorraine Olsen technique - paper-pieced. The way the pattern is designed, you really can't miss. I wish I could figure out how to increase the size properly to make this as a bigger quilt... One day, I'll try that...

Andrée

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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 22 Jan 2014 10:00 #114734

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Thanks, Pam. I'd heard that 'Best Pressed' is very good. I've not tried it yet, but I may for this project. I guess this project will determine if I'm still a beginner or an intermediate (which the pattern is for) or just in my very own category (most likely)
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 22 Jan 2014 07:19 #114732

pam7040 OFFLINE Posts: 1014 Thank you received: 5	I have never made a diamond quilt but one thing that I have learnt very clearly from TQS is to starch the fabric when working with bias seams. Starching makes a huge difference.
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 21 Jan 2014 21:05 #114722

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	Terrie, Sometimes its nice to just enjoy the process of putting something together. I like to do kits/patterns sometimes. It's such a nice break after projects where I have done a lot of second guessing decisions made. Have fun.
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 21 Jan 2014 19:04 #114720

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Great topic and I am so interested and thankful for the answers and tips etc. I just ordered a pattern for a quilt that is all 45 degree diamonds. It said it was for 'intermediate' quilters. I'll find out soon if I fit the description of not. Besides that, it's the first kit I've ever bought, as I usually like to do all things 'my way. Well, I am making it bigger, that's all....
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 20 Jan 2014 16:27 #114696

achitk1 OFFLINE Posts: 5	Thanks for your assistance - all wonderful aids. Back to quilting better! ann
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 20 Jan 2014 14:49 #114689

AndreeBergeron OFFLINE Posts: 722 Thank you received: 100	I LOVE this forum! Thank you all for being part of it! Andrée
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 20 Jan 2014 13:09 #114683

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	In episode 311 Joanna Figuero uses jelly rolls to create strip sets and cuts them at 45 degrees to make a star. She addresses getting the seams to match.
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 20 Jan 2014 12:57 #114681

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	While I haven't rewatched the show that Lois suggests, (which is where I'd start), if there is not enough information in it for you, consider the Craftsy class by Jan Krentz called Diamond Quilt Designs. She really gives the ins and outs of various ways to cut and stitch diamonds.
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 20 Jan 2014 04:53 #114671

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	Check out the following episode. [url]watch/watch-shows/video/show-311-charm-packs-layer-cakes-and-jelly-rolls[/url]
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Re: piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 20 Jan 2014 01:57 #114669

beckyezra OFFLINE Posts: 541 Thank you received: 7	may be this can help you http://www.youtube.com/user/AliciasAttic
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piecing a 45 degree diamond quilt 19 Jan 2014 20:54 #114666

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Dear Quilters,
I am piecing a quilt that is comprised of all 45 degree diamonds. I piece the diamonds into strips and then stitch the strips to make 8 sections that are pieced to make the entire quilt. The trouble I am having is piecing the strips. Any hints of how to match the seams when piecing the strips would be greatly appreciated. I am piecing the strips and end up off about 1/8 of an inch.

There must be a secret quilting tip. Would greatly appreciate insights. Thanks. ann c.

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