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Re: Laura Nownes 19 Aug 2012 09:13 #86693

Marianne-is-sewing OFFLINE Posts: 503 Thank you received: 78	Thank you, Nancy So far I have found 3 different ways apart from what I think must be the traditional way of doing them. Add to that the different ways of pressing - that should keep us out of trouble for the next week Marianne
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Re: Laura Nownes 19 Aug 2012 07:58 #86689

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Great job, Marianne! They look great! Yes, it seems like there might be more ways of doing flying geese blocks than any other blocks I've ever seen. It will be interesting to see what everyone does with those! Nancy
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Re: Laura Nownes 19 Aug 2012 07:54 #86688

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Yankee Puzzle blocks finished! Pyh; that was tough going :shock: but after 6 different ways of doing them I have now found what works for me which is what it is all about. I can't say I have taken to this block but I can see it can be a good block to use for blending different fabrics. It was great fun to make the last 2 which are not at all up to standard because it was leftovers from cutting, a bit like the last biscuit dough that gets sculpted into all sorts of interesting biscuits. They always taste the best

(can you tell I've been baking this morning?
Thank you, Renata, for showing us how to get a secondary pattern out of this block and everybody who shared the different ways of making it up. I am now looking forward to tackling the Flying Geese in the Sawtooth Star block that is the next challenge. I am sure there are several different ways of doing those too

Marianne

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Re: Laura Nownes 18 Aug 2012 13:02 #86675

twiglet OFFLINE Posts: 3849 Thank you received: 546	Thanks Rosemary that ways worked for me for the four squares going together
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Re: Laura Nownes 18 Aug 2012 07:28 #86664

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Annis - I LOVE it! Nancy
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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 23:50 #86660

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I did a little redesign on my quilt layout. I wanted to use more of the leaf print on the front. Thanks to Nancy's inspirational blocks, I twisted some of the blocks for a different look. I've already made the square-in-a-square blocks. Just 24 twisted blocks to go and the quilt will be ready to assemble. Too bad my design wall is packed away. I will have to wait to lay it out on the floor on the day I plan to put it together. My goal was to have the sewing done this week but it looks like I will have to find a few more hours next week to finish the blocks and maybe take a day for assembly. I have to get back to my cleaning and packing.

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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 18:52 #86659

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crocus999 wrote:

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!

I'm SO glad that was it! I hate being without my favorite sewing machine! Enjoy the FMQ. Although I still stress over the designs, I've gotten to really love FMQ!

Nancy

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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 18:44 #86658

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loise98 wrote:

Thanks Nancy, I have been so psyched to try this but I didn't want to be stealing your design. I need to wait until I start adding some of the more graphic fabrics to the mix which will come with the stars and log cabin blocks to see what I would want to put in those amazing sashes. So I am asking official permission to use your design. Please? This is FUN!!

Lois - You are always welcome to use anything that I post! This frame is actually one of the ones that comes with EQ7, so it's not even mine.

Have fun!!
Nancy

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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 18:33 #86657

Renata OFFLINE Posts: 2673 Thank you received: 260	Thanks, Annis!
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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 17:27 #86653

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Another great option to try! Thanks Annis!
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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 17:13 #86650

ajclapp OFFLINE Posts: 727 Thank you received: 263	Press seams clockwise on back, counterclockwise on front. Square to 3-1/2". You will be trimming about 1/8" from all sides. Attachment {!-- ia1 -->QS63.jpg{!-- ia1 --> not found All of your seams will be twirling in the same direction so the blocks will fit together perfectly no matter which way they are turned. {!-- ia0 -->QS64.jpg{!-- ia0 -->
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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 17:09 #86648

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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.

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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.

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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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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 17:01 #86646

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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.

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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.

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Mark diagonal line and place right sides together aligning seams.

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Re: Laura Nownes 17 Aug 2012 16:24 #86639

Sewdreamy OFFLINE Posts: 2009 Thank you received: 160	Margo wrote: Here is the link to the photos that Lois posted: [url]forum/the-classrooms-discussions-and-questions/5692-margos-assorted-videos[/url] Rosemary's technique works great IF you don't accidently clip through the stitches! Ask me how I know! Margo, I did kinda wonder about that, being an old clothing sewist and knowing such cuts could be very disastrous. :shock:
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