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From: rodi88
Date: 01-30-2005, 02:17 PM (1 of 12)
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Want to learn how to paper piece. My question is how do you get the block pattern, off of the web, to print out to the size that it should be? I looked at a pattern and it had a square that was supposed to measure 1 inch, but it didn't, so how do you adjust so it will? Or do you just print it out then take it to a copier and enlarge it? Trying to learn something new rodi |
User: rodi88
Member since: 03-12-2003 Total posts: 27 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-30-2005, 06:23 PM (2 of 12)
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Easiest way is , take it to a copier and enlarge it.. That is, unless it is something really easy, like 1/2 inch instead of 1 inch.. Then, you could just double it and it would be right..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: rodi88
Date: 01-30-2005, 08:59 PM (3 of 12)
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Thanks Libby, that is what I figured. The one I saw was about 1/8in off. I see other patterns that don't have that to measure by, so how do you really know if the patteren is the correct size to give you the block size you are wanting? Do you sew on the dotted line, then the solid line is where you cut? Hope you know all the answers.lol Do you know of some good sites I might go to? rodi |
User: rodi88
Member since: 03-12-2003 Total posts: 27
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From: shirleyp
Date: 01-30-2005, 10:00 PM (4 of 12)
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Here is a site to try. There are blocks you can practise. http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/patt7/ |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-31-2005, 12:19 PM (5 of 12)
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It has been a while , all I remember is that I googled 'Paper piecing quilt blocks' and found a lot of free patterns to practice on..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: rodi88
Date: 02-02-2005, 08:49 PM (6 of 12)
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Thanks for your replies. I went to the site, took a quick look and boodmarked the site. didn't have time to stay long.had grandkids here. Will try to look more closely this week end. thanks again rodi |
User: rodi88
Member since: 03-12-2003 Total posts: 27
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 02-02-2005, 09:34 PM (7 of 12)
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Okay for those that want to chase some rabbits while waiting for the Feb block try these out for free paper piecing patterns. Not all all free but most are! Respect the copyrights and use for personal use only! www.quilterscache.com www.freequiltpatterns.com ( look for the ones that have PP by them) www.mytimepatterns.com ( has a good sample block to do) www.piecebynumber.com These are just some I have found. I also used Alex Anderson's (from SIMPLY QUILTS) book ( Paper piecing with Alex) excellent book~ This is where I learned how to PP! She gives excellent instructions and details. Worth the $ to buy! One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406 
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 02-02-2005, 09:37 PM (8 of 12)
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OOPS the www.freequiltpatterns.com is wrong! It should be www.freequilt.com. Sorry! This site is loaded! All kinds of freebies of all kinds! One of my favorites besides SWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 02-02-2005, 09:50 PM (9 of 12)
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Okay just found this and it is adorable! Go to: www.planetpatchwork.com and on the left side look for FOR BEGINNERS and clik, scroll down to general quilting instructions and clik there and scroll down to HAve you contracted the Dreaded Quilt Pox? It is cute! Happy Rabbit Chasing to all! Will give us something to do to keepus busy and leave Mary alone so she can get our block up and going for us! One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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From: JoanieB
Date: 02-03-2005, 09:44 PM (10 of 12)
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When you are copying patterns with a copier or scanner, can you use regular copy paper or do you have to use some special kind? Joanie : 
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User: JoanieB
Member since: 01-28-2005 Total posts: 68 |
From: oklahomanana
Date: 02-03-2005, 09:56 PM (11 of 12)
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Regular copy paper works just fine with paper piecing. Just squirt with a little of water to get it to peel right off the fabric. Warning though! If you have not pre-washed your fabric don't use a lot of water or it will cause your fabric to shrink unevenly!! I just learned this!
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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From: JoanieB
Date: 02-03-2005, 10:31 PM (12 of 12)
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Thanks for the tips. I do prewash all of my fabrics as soon as I get them home, to remove the formaldehyde and other finishing chemicals. I have a lung sensitivity to formaldehyde. A quick tip I heard on TV, after washing and ironing, fold fabric selvage to selvage and in half again so it is already folded for rotary cutting when you take it out of your stash. Joanie 
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User: JoanieB
Member since: 01-28-2005 Total posts: 68 |
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