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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Mosaic Piecing – with Stripes! 7 years, 9 months ago
English paper piecing (also known as mosaic piecing or just “EPP”) is becoming really popular at the moment. This is a very old technique which was used to make the wonderful 1718 coverlet, which you may have see…

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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 9 months ago
Do you mean wavy edges caused by borders of different lengths? Yes, it might do! Although my tip about this is to run a machine tacking stitch along the very edge before adding the binding, and to pull up slightly until it hangs straight – you might like to try that too.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 9 months ago
They do look so classy, don’t they? Hope it works for you!
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post SUN HAT PIN CUSHION 7 years, 10 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Hi I’m the new girl 7 years, 10 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 10 months ago
Hope it helps you select colours more confidently from now on, Chris
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, String Piecing blocks – how to avoid mistakes! 7 years, 10 months ago
Have you ever stitched the pieces of your block together, looked at it, and wondered why it doesn’t look right?
When assembling blocks, the small units are assembled into rows first, and the rows are then joined t…

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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 10 months ago
So simple, and yet so enjoyable
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 10 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 10 months ago
I use a hoop. Mine is on a stand, and can swivel round but for a first try, I would suggest an ordinary quilting hoop about 14″ across. This is what I take on holiday – and I find the most comfortable way to hold it is to lean the left hand side on a table or the arm of your chair, and the right hand side on your lap (assuming you are right…[Read more]
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 10 months ago
None of us are perfect when we start – so I’m glad it was useful to see the progress that is possible with a bit of patience!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Fabulous post, Chris – always so interesting to see how many design variations are possible from just one unit.
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post 3-Triangle units 7 years, 11 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks – if you are more a machine girl, I have done some more videos – search on YouTube if you are interested.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Glad you have found something that works for you.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 11 months ago
I agree! I really wish manufacturers wouldn’t make them – so confusing!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Thank you Sue – glad to help
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Heather – glad it was helpful. I look forward to seeing the results in your next quilt!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 12 months ago
I’m pleased you found it interesting, Carol. We have a wonderful heritage of distinctive British quilts here in the UK, which deserves to be more widely known.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 years, 12 months ago
Lovely to hear of more people who enjoy these beautiful quilts. Do post a photo of your wholecloth in the Facebook group!
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