The plan for yesterday was to do a lot of cutting because the piles on the cutting table are out of control. I started by cutting 2 more veterans kits from my patriotic batiks. I have 6 kits cut now and am waiting on some more beige batik to cut one or 2 more. After that I'll just have a small bin of scraps to use up when these quilts are done. Then I decided to tackle the corners of the Summer Sunset quilts. I was able to tape 3 rulers together to get the length I needed for the diagonal cut. I don't know why I've never thought of taping rulers together before. It works great! So here's the big star! Next I will add a 5" gradient border to get it to the size I need. We decided that we prefer it with the yellow end on the corners and the purple in the middle. I will get this done by the weekend for sure because I really want to move on to something (anything) else! Here's the little one done. I want to get this one quilted soon although I know it's going to be a huge challenge where so many points meet. There's SO MUCH BULK in this quilt. The quilting is going to be much simpler than I originally planned. But before I do any quilting I will remove all the paper from both quilts. This paper was supposed to save a ton of time because it's "leave in" paper. If yo are familiar with the applique papers that you leave in, this is basically the same thing. It works great for applique because the paper isn't caught in layers and layers of seams. I may not have to remove ever single piece but I will remove it where there are seams.
I will never use this paper for foundation piecing again. It seemed like such a great idea but I think this needs to in the applique toolbox. Thank goodness I still used the tiny stitch length that I usually use with foundation piecing!
Kristin F
4/21/2021 12:47:04 pm
Great idea to tape rulers together. I never thought of that either!
Robin Kaspar
4/21/2021 06:35:47 pm
Breathtaking!
Gene Black
4/22/2021 07:41:36 am
Yes, I can see the challenge of quilting with all those points meeting. I will be curious to see how you quilt it.
Vicki in MN
4/22/2021 07:51:59 am
Your star is so gorgeous! Your patriotic one caught my eye with it's simple design, did you design it? Looking for another easy one to whip up myself for donation quilts.
patty
4/22/2021 08:51:38 am
That quilt is fabulous! i can't imagine having to tear out that paper. That is why I don't paper piece. It's a pain! LOL!! Good idea taping the rulers together. I found at the box box store some very nice metal rulers that come as long as 72"! They are thick enough to use a rotary cutter with so they make cutting a long border fabric or trimming the edge of a quilt so easy. I do put a brick (wrapped in batting and fabric) at each end of the ruler to hold it in place as I cut. The ruler is 2" wide. I have one that is 5' and one that is 6'. I use them all the time so it's not like I bought them for one project and then they sit in the corner. They are also not expensive and the ones I bought were made in the USA. Sometimes I use them in combination with a ruler to help square a piece up.
Alycia Quilts
4/26/2021 09:59:19 am
Oh wow!! your star is ah! mazing!!!! Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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