bethany102399
Pearl Clutcher
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Oct 11, 2014 3:17:29 GMT
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Post by bethany102399 on Oct 16, 2023 21:18:41 GMT
10/16 update
Lessons learned while doing this:
I thought by buying the paper pattern I'd be getting the template printed out for me, this is incorrect. I did get a print of the template, but it was double sided causing me to go to the copy shop and have copies made. which brings me to lesson 1. paper
When copying, DO NOT use cardstock. it's too thick and will be a pain to pull out once you get it all together.
Some people like freezer paper, I went back to the copy shop and just ran it on regular copy paper.
Lesson 2 The pattern image (in this case) is based on looking at the paper setup - meaning the fabric covered by paper. I was trying to align it and piece it in a traditional way, -don't do this, use the paper. Once you have the full panel together and pop the paper out THEN turn it over and you wind up with a mirrored image.
Lesson 3 Sometimes you just need to get "stuck in" I love that phrase. Once I figured out the deal with the mirrored image and just went with it things moved pretty fast. I have 2 of 6 panels done (the baby polar bear is complete) and have spent much of the afternoon popping out the cardstock on the first panel - which led me back to the office supply store to print on regular paper.
overall, it's not that hard. and while it does look like lots of pieces it's really not then again I love working on Elizabeth Hartman patterns that have you cutting out 200 pieces each one a different size then traditionally piecing them together in order, so your milage may vary on that one.
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Post by roundtwo on Oct 16, 2023 21:45:16 GMT
overall, it's not that hard. and while it does look like lots of pieces it's really not then again I love working on Elizabeth Hartman patterns that have you cutting out 200 pieces each one a different size then traditionally piecing them together in order, so your milage may vary on that one. Excellent update - glad it is going well!! I like Elizabeth Hartman's patterns too - the instructions are very clear and I have never run into any trouble while doing her patterns. My favourite is Fancy Forest - it is on my bed. ![:))](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cheesy.png)
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Post by lucyg on Oct 16, 2023 21:55:31 GMT
You can buy paper made for paper piecing that will tear off easily. Usually a newsprint-type paper, but I’ve used more of a vellum type, too. C&T Publishing used to sell it, not sure if they still do. www.ctpub.comThat’s where I used to work! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg) ETA www.ctpub.com/papers-for-foundation-piecing/
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