I spent most of Sunday sewing. I made quite a mess as I went through some of my smaller batik pieces to do some paper piecing. I find paper piecing is more fun when you don't have to worry about what fabric goes next. So this project is going to be scrappy.
How do you precut your fabrics for paper piecing? I usually cut strips and then use the straight edge to line up with the last piece. I made the blocks yesterday using the freezer paper method, so I don't have to tear off the paper when I'm finished. I am debating whether or not to teach it this way. I usually teach pp the traditional way, sewing right to the paper, but I really prefer this method. People seem to have a resistance to pp because of past problems, and I hope that by doing a scrappy project it might be a little more appealing to most quilters.
That's a nice paper pieced design. And great for that scrappy look you are after! I usually use up odd shapes when I paper piece. I am not familiar with the freezer paper method...will have to look into it. If I understood you, we don't have to rip the paper away when using freezer paper??
ReplyDeletePaper piecing is not my favorite way to piece. I hate removing the paper.
ReplyDeleteSo I might like the freezer paper method. When I do paper piece I cut my fabric in strips or a nice big shape to make sure it is larger than I need. I have learned that it is better to trim than to not have a seam allowance.
My cat/ kitten who is about 6 months or so does the same thing. I have to grab scraps for my leader and ender project from underneath her cause she is not going to move for anything. Except. Food.
ReplyDeleteNo, definitely not comfortable-looking, but FUNNY!
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