AndreeBergeron wrote:
Andree, it sounds like you might be using a laser printer. That black ink in is not permanent like ink-jet printers are. Be sure to test your fabrics to be sure that if the ink/toner gets on them that it will wash out!

Thank you Margo for another excellent video. I will use this technique in the next month's sashing, as I'm pretty sure that those small triangles will be easier sewn that way.
Also, it get the ink out of the way - My ironing board is all stained from the ink - maybe I was using a wrong type of toner, or my printer was not set properly?

Anyway, this is my next technique!

Andrée

Margo, you make me laugh. Gluing you fingers is always a pitfall of those nails.
Video is great and so easy to understand. I never tried doing it that way but will sometime in the future.
Thanks for all your work.

Reetzbobeetz wrote:
Oh I don't know Margo... is an apology enough?....maybe you could offer to actually stitch everybody's sashing for us... to make it up to us. The video is great Margo, and very clear, thank you. (And your nails are still looking good!) [/quote]

Of course, Rita! I'll be right over!

The nails were a real PITA! The the boo-boo on my left thumb is where I glued my thumbs together when putting on the fake nails!
I won't be doing that again! From now on, it will be plain ole nekked nails!! Jeesch....what a bother!

[quote="Margo"Also: I am new to this video stuff! Please accept my apology for being zoomed in so close. I didn't realize that the actual videos would cut several inches off around the entire perimeter of what I was seeing on the camera's viewfinder! I'll try to do better in the future.[/quote]

Oh I don't know Margo... is an apology enough?....maybe you could offer to actually stitch everybody's sashing for us... to make it up to us. The video is great Margo, and very clear, thank you. (And your nails are still looking good!)

Margo -
Excellent video on freezer paper piecing. Your instructions are very clear - and it is such fun to get to hear your voice! In addition to running the paper through your printer or sewing through the paper with an unthreaded machine, it is also possible to trace the pattern right on the paper side. If the piece of freezer paper is long enough, you can (carefully) combine the two half patterns into one long section for the interior triangle bars in the quilt. Thanks for doing this - you continue to make the quilt world a better place!
Best wishes,
Mike

Hi Margo -

Your video is great! I watched it before seeing your comment about being zoomed in too far and didn't notice anything so I think it's just right. Thanks for doing these for everyone, even those of us not doing the BOM!

Nancy

Yea! The last video is now available! [url]daily-blog/106-website-features/16387-bom-2013-a-freezer-paper-method-with-margo-clabo[/url]

Use Freezer Paper for your foundation and you won't have any paper to remove!!

Also: I am new to this video stuff! Please accept my apology for being zoomed in so close. I didn't realize that the actual videos would cut several inches off around the entire perimeter of what I was seeing on the camera's viewfinder! I'll try to do better in the future.

Denise,

one time I was paper-piecing an oval Mariner's Compass. (It was more complex than usual because the background had to be scrappy.) It took me 8 HOURS to piece the first quarter of it. I was so disgusted that it took me several weeks to even pick it up again.

When I finally felt able to face it again, I finished the entire thing in less than 4 hours! I didn't start this until about 10 pm, but it was going so well that I was afraid to stop, so I worked right on through until 2 am -- even though I had to work the next day.

When you're in the groove, you're in the groove! (And when you're NOT, you're NOT!)

BethMI

I just got a great tip today..... take the 18 inch long "add a quarter" ruler and cut it into shorter lengths. Like a 6" and 12" or all 6" lengths. Then you'll have a wide ruler and won't have to worry about cutting fingers that are holding the ruler still.

brought my pieces and fabric on retreat this weekend. I worked all day Saturday on the smaller sections and had such a hard time. Must have been the threat of the full moon. I ripped a portion of EVERY section that I worked on. Once I put the orange in the wrong section. Once I completed the whole section and trimmed on the wrong line. UGG!

Sunday morning before we left for home, I pieced my larger sections and they went like a breeze. I just don't get it. I guess if your like me, and having a hard time - for whatever reason, put it away till the next day and try not to get too discouraged. I still have some to do but I'm pretty sure I'll do better next time and if not, put it aside till the next time.

denise

Susan, me too! I have finished what I can for January until the extra fabric arrives in the mail, and was looking at the quilt picture trying to guess what will be next. Those orange and green triangles are itty bitty, aren't they? :shock:

Margo wrote:
I hope it's before the tiny green and orange triangles.

Margo wrote:
What? Don't stress on details? I wouldn't know how to act.