tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post3634193084823412597..comments2023-05-09T08:55:05.752-04:00Comments on The Quilting Grimalkin: Hand Piecing NewbieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14103481155953765887noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-12411789563871848122013-06-21T21:42:34.508-04:002013-06-21T21:42:34.508-04:00Your blocks are so pretty!Your blocks are so pretty!Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628279246477636637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-35552057454811541422013-06-21T17:17:52.828-04:002013-06-21T17:17:52.828-04:00Wonderful colors and fabrics! Wonderful colors and fabrics! Sharon Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306529969593583312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-59705881857014888542013-06-21T14:33:26.327-04:002013-06-21T14:33:26.327-04:00real nice blocks I like the fabric you choose!real nice blocks I like the fabric you choose!jjthorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06153317727704781063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-4415487722976980202013-06-19T20:55:19.745-04:002013-06-19T20:55:19.745-04:00Gosh, I dont have any advice for the size, but I h...Gosh, I dont have any advice for the size, but I hope it works out. I think they look great! :)Susan at TheBoredZombie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087416472619298547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-30274804583850042592013-06-19T18:55:51.308-04:002013-06-19T18:55:51.308-04:00Hi Linda Franz has a two part video on how to piec...Hi Linda Franz has a two part video on how to piece a Kaleidoscope star which you may glean some helpful hints from. Here is the link to part 1,<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFo5Wec9PuA, and she has a video which comes with her Quilted Diamonds book where she covers everything you need to know regarding how to hand piece, pick fabric, etc....<br /><br />Good luck, HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866042245869018162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-75326602217526564642013-06-19T11:51:22.936-04:002013-06-19T11:51:22.936-04:00 I love the color/fabric choices!! I love the color/fabric choices!! Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321507067897611945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-81760002725101591952013-06-19T10:32:34.957-04:002013-06-19T10:32:34.957-04:00I have never pieced anything ( by hand or machine ...I have never pieced anything ( by hand or machine ) that is even remotely close to perfect so I will let the expert answer your questions. As to me I think that you are doing a great job / they look lovely! :) Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com https://www.blogger.com/profile/11413815687204893512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-82656994599877306092013-06-19T09:07:01.234-04:002013-06-19T09:07:01.234-04:00forgot to say also that pressing the seams can hel...forgot to say also that pressing the seams can help make the block the correct measurement also - sometimes I press as I go or every couple pieces.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482598944136922469.post-85309361383777873602013-06-19T09:05:58.528-04:002013-06-19T09:05:58.528-04:00I have the same problem with blocks usually being ...I have the same problem with blocks usually being slightly smaller than I want them to be. For inklingo you do sew on the line that is why it is there. For center stars I have found that if you line the seams up really good and put a spot of fabric glue in place and hold together for a minute or two to set and then use pins it will line up good. Practice, practice that is all it takes :) Welcome to the relaxing world of hand piecing!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.com