There are not one or two but literally thousands. There are books and guides included too. I had wanted to collect stamps since I was a child but according to Katy only old people collect stamps AND quilt. I see them as tiny pieces of cultural art and well, whatever! I love them!!!!!
I did finish this block for the Solstice Stars Series on Fresh Lemons Quilts. They are really beautiful!!!!
When doing this block I realized I have no imagination so I tried some different things to help me visualize where the next piece would end up after it is sewn. This is what I did. Not sure if it is right but it really worked for me.
I roughly pre-folded the piece I was working on
Folded over and trimmed to 1/4 in seam
Placed the second fabric where I could see that after I sewed it would be covered all the way down to the edge.
Then pinned and sewed
Then folded the sewn side and trimmed again with ruler to 1/4 in
Repeat on other side
All the points will be covered.
I found it helps with working with smaller paper piecing projects too :o)
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Stamps are for old MEN, Quilting is for old Women.. If you combine them they cancel out you are young and uh.. of neither sex.
I collect stamps and quilt. Been collecting stamps my whole life, and been quilting since the mid 20's. I also work at the Post Office which made the collection on anything stamp related high on the list too.
I love your star block. Absolutely gorgeous xxx
I love stamps, some of them are beautiful! But then I guess I'm old.......
Heh, my mum and dad always told me I'd be old myself one day, that usually shut me up!
I have not got up the courage to try paper piecing...but that last little square of yours might be enough to get me to try!
Stamps are lovely IMHO. There is a chap here in the UK who makes awesome pictures using old stamps (see www thepostpopartman dot co dot uk) I have never tried paper piecing. I love that star block. Gorgeous.
Stamps are for old MEN, Quilting is for old Women.. If you combine them they cancel out you are young and uh.. of neither sex.
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