Tips for curved pieceing...

from experience!!

  • pulling the fabric to make it work doesn't always help....stretched fabric is harder to work with
  • go S.L.O.W!!!
  • just beause the first one worked out doesn't mean the next one will
  • puckers add character (!!)
  • use small stiches but not too small because there will be unpicking
  • fudge it as best you can
  • don't get cocky - see second point
  • a good iorn will hide a multitude of sins
  • don't do these when you are tired - they look worse when you get up in morning
  • when pinning don't make puckers
  • don'tgive up easily - walk away and then come back and try again
  • when admiring you work stand back form it and don't use a maginifying glass
  • make sure the templates are the right way up!!
  • leaving the needle down and lifting the presser foot to re-arrange the fabric underneath is allowed and it works wonders
  • cheer yourself up with a little 'yessssssss' everytime you get a seam right - it amuses your husband
  • don't get cocky - did I ready mention that!?!?


Comments

Belinda said…
haha I love your tips, I could have used some of them while learning to quilt. :D

But your centre piece looks FANTASTIC. Worth all the hard work and learning curve.
7:33 am
Emma said…
I can just picture you working these out in your head as you pieced the last few! I can't wait to add my border to ths, and have one perfect fabric in my stash already!
1:12 pm
Helen said…
PMSL AJ! Oh yes, pucker adds character!
3:12 pm
Lily Mulholland said…
AJ it's an absolute KNOCKOUT. Quite possibly the most beautiful centrepiece I have ever seen. Love your 'lessons learned' :)
9:16 pm
Anonymous said…
That is absolutely amazing and beautiful! Well done!

thanks for the tips too, although I am not sure if I will ever be brave enough to try them.
11:10 am
thehummingcat said…
Wow that looks good! Very impressive!
2:03 pm
AJ said…
You are right Emma...I was actually taking notes!! LOL
6:45 pm
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