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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
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I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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Love your heart, Andrée. Beautiful colors. And yet another great tutorial. One can tell, you like to do them
living in Central Denmark
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I am loving following this even though I am not sewing this project in either full or half size yet. Andree, great job.
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QUARTERED STAR
PANEL SIZE: 7” x 4-1/2” BLOCK SIZE : 1-1/2” X 1-1/2” (each individual star)
You need to cut the background 4-1/2” x 5”.
Why not a third block using paper piecing ?
If you wish to make this block the “traditional” way, following the instructions, you will have to cut each HST to 1” x 1”.
But, I prefer to paper-piece this one in columns.
For each little triangle, I cut a square 1-1/4” 1-1/4” (a little oversize to have room).
I think the design can be split in 3 sections: the stars, the background, and “sort of” a ribbon that swirls around the stars. So, whenever 2 triangles would be of the same section, I would consider them as one unit (same color) and make the fabric bigger: a rectangle 1-1/4” x 1-3/4”.
On the foundation, I marked with an “X” the lines that would be removed.
I cut my fabric and placed in the order that the units are sewn. I sew each unit alternating from the top-down and from the bottom-up – so the seams can nest if need be.
When I start piecing a unit, I center the “square” over the fabric and the diagonal where I sew.
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Then I cut the excess fabric.
When joining a larger piece, I align the rectangle in the direction where the folded foundation is going.
When the unit is pieced, I trim the excess fabric, leaving the 1/4 “ seam allowance.
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The first unit. Oh! I forgot to reverse the design, so my stars will look like they turn the other way around… I’ll leave it that way.
The 3 units are pieced.
Join the 3 columns together, and then to the left of the background fabric. The "Q" is not fused yet, I just wanted to see the colors...
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Join the other 3 units to the right, the panel should measure 5” x 7-1/2”. Join the sashing (7-1/2”) to the Valentine Panel, and Fuse the “Q” in place.
Join the “T” block with a 8-1/2” sashing. My “almost” completed Month 7:
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I am amazed by your tutorials Andree, they are so informative, and your work at this scale is wonderful. It would be great if you could do a classroom at TQS for us (though maybe with bigger pieces of fabric so I could sew along ).
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Thanks Pam! I'd really love that!Originally posted by PemelaI am amazed by your tutorials Andree, they are so informative, and your work at this scale is wonderful. It would be great if you could do a classroom at TQS for us (though maybe with bigger pieces of fabric so I could sew along ).
Best Wishes
Pam in Scotland
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So would I Andree!
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Hello to all "half-size fan"! I'm currently vacationing in Florida, away from my sewing machine...I'll be able to work on Month 8 only next week-end, and post measurements then.
In the meantime, I can't stay away from fabrics and threads for too long, so have a look at my "travel kit"
Talk to you soon!
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Andree, In the meantime, we'll be waiting for hexie picts. Have a great time!Comment
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What a wonderful kit, Andree! I would like to see pictures of your hexi quilt, too. Looks like you have some Kaffe fabric in there. After my current hexi project (or maybe before I finish since I tend to jump around between projects) I have a Kaffe English paper-pieced octagon/square quilt in my head. Should I call it an "octi" quilt????
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Originally posted by rehak I tend to have several projects going on too! An Hexi is a "must" for traveling I think!
Maybe you just created a new trend! "Octi" quilt! What a fun Idea!
My travel kit does not show all the paper pieces I ordered (from paperpiece.com) I do have 1" octogone, pentagone, squares, triangles, honeycomb... I would like to make a quilt with various shapes... I'll work on this and show you pictures when I have my design.
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Several project here also. One is a hexi. Andree--Flordia in August(ugh--not me). Have a wonderful time.Comment
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