Are you ready to finally get behind the sewing machine?!? This week it's about sewing curves... have you sewn curves before? what method do you use - pins or no pins? Any tips or tricks of your own to share?
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Combining traditional piecing and large applique, with a fun modern twist.
My final assembled block is a little small. I think I was trying to get the white on the L background pieces to barely peek out and my seems are probably a bit over 1/4" my block measures about 12 1/4" will I be able to adjust for it?
have you already trimmed the block?
I didn’t trim it after I sewed the DP pieces together With the background pieces.
Hi Debra, how did you print your pattern? Did you print from your computer or another device? If you do not select "print to actual size" then the computer will automatically scale it down. (I am using A4 format, so if you use Letter size, it's crucial to change it) Also, did you check your 1" control square? If the block only finishes at 12 1/4", then something is really off since it is supposed to be larger to allow for trimming. Please email me directly, and maybe I can help you find the problem: allison@campbellsoupdiary.com
@Allison Hi I printed correctly I measured the control square. The method used to trim the small DP units I think really threw It off. I followed the directions and videos. I first trimmed a 1/4” allowance on the legs side and then turned the block to trim to 3 1/2“ as described. The units measure 1/4” at the end of the block but where the seam runs 1/4” up the curve begins. So, when sewn the curved part of the leg side made the white background peek out and I was trying to sew in a way to minimize that so most of my seams are slightly greater than 1/4” and are consistent hence the block came out small so I guess I’ll have to fudge further along. I really don’t want to take the entire block apart or begin again.
Ok, I think I am following you now... I thought you were talking about the XXL blocks - sorry🙈 If you are only off 1/4" for the wing unit, then I think you should be able to fudge it.
Hi Allison,
I'm also using the Love Patchwork & Quilting pattern. I'm a bit behind, so just started cutting this morning. The magazine also directs to cut fabrics B, C, D, E at 3-1/2" , but the small DP curve they provide is significantly larger, with the two straight edges at 5-1/2"
This also means that the (10) small DP arcs cut from my background = fabric are also too large. (Am also wondering where (10) of these go? I don't think the pattern templates are correct?)
Can you;
1. advise what length the straight edges of the small DP curve should be =
(are they supposed to be 3"?)
2. What is the correct scale (and shape) for the arcs? Love Patchwork & Quilting does not have pattern or template corrections for this on their site. See p. 9 templates; https://media.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/32/2019/08/Free-bird-quilt-pattern-Love-Patchwork-Quilting-issue-81-86070f4.pdf
Hi Liz, please email me directly at allison@campbellsoupdiary.com 😉