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Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August

Syrinx

Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« on: August 17, 2017, 07:55:12 AM »
The first FPP block of the month!
I'll do one a month and take requests ;)

It will be easy blocks to start with and will work towards harder, more complicated designs. I will be turning the blocks into a sampler quilt, but you can do what you like with yours!

Anyone wishing to make the block send me a message so I can email you the pdf pattern to print out.

August - Double Tulip block.
This is a lovely block that can also be turned into a triple star if you make 4 of them.

As always, any and all questions are welcome. I'll also attempt to help with problems to the best of my ability.

Read and follow instructions carefully!

https://goo.gl/photos/ax1LAa57CjuLP1rh6
« Last Edit: August 17, 2017, 08:21:32 AM by Iminei »

Iminei

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2017, 08:20:16 AM »
Very well written Tut Syrinx ... Thank you !

 I shall be giving this a go later in the month ...
there were some gorgeous FPP quilts at the festival, Mariners compasses, New York Beauties
and of course this should be the foolproof way to make a stunning Storm at Sea!
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

wrenkins

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOM - August
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2017, 08:24:11 AM »
Wow! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the tute Syrinx. I have big plans for a Storm at Sea Imi and this makes it all seem do-able.
Your efforts are really appreciated by the lost and learning, dazed and confused!  0_0
Harbouring resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die!

Syrinx

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2017, 08:36:21 AM »
No problem! I like FPP so not much effort to stop and take pictures :)

As soon as I decided to make the bits into a sampler I had to have a big mariners compass in the middle...

If any of the lost, learning, dazed and confused have any questions I would suggest asking before doing as mistakes on FPP come back to haunt you later on! (and try not to stitch a line more than once, twice if you have to - paper with holes in likes to fall apart!).
« Last Edit: August 17, 2017, 08:49:50 AM by Iminei »

b15erk

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2017, 08:49:33 AM »
Hmmm, seems like something I might like to have a go at....

Must have a look at what quilting cottons I have.   ;)

Just this one mind....

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Ploshkin

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2017, 09:15:21 AM »
Thanks for doing such detailed instructions Syrinx.  I had a vague notion about how FPP was done but this makes it so clear.  I will definitely be giving it a go.
Life's too short for ironing.

Lowena

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2017, 09:50:53 AM »
Thank you Syrinx  :)
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Sandra

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2017, 13:36:39 PM »
Oh...POO!  :(

Printer's not working, so I'm not going to be able to do this one. :'(

We've been without a printer for about 2 years now, so I really ought to think about buying a new one.

Sandra.
xxx

Iminei

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2017, 15:33:09 PM »
You could download onto a USB and go to your local print shop ...
 or Syrinx could send you a template through the post ???
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

Sandra

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2017, 17:53:18 PM »
You could download onto a USB and go to your local print shop ...
 or Syrinx could send you a template through the post ???

Toooo much trouble. :P ...(for me and for anyone else to have to mess about with printing off and posting. No...)

What I need is to buy another printer. It's been on my list for some time. My son mentioned us buying one just the other day...(he was talking about being able to print off his CV)

I didn't use it regularly, but I miss having one.

Sandra.
xxx

Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2017, 18:22:52 PM »
Oooh, that's clever innit?  But no, I won't be trying it, far too fiddly for me, I have no patience.  :P

supergran

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2017, 12:18:18 PM »
It's one of those things that's easier to do than to read about. Give it a go, you'll be surprised. Just take it one step at a time  and you'll be fine. Honest!  :)

fajita

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2017, 20:30:08 PM »
Goodness me, I go off for a sneaky overnight in Lincoln and come back to this. I intend to have a good read through and attempt it in the next few days.

fajita

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2017, 12:49:47 PM »
Ok. I printed straight from the email on my iPad and it came out like this.
I'm not sure how to correct this, so will go and try on the big computer to see if it's the same. Wish me luck, lol


Syrinx

Re: Foundation Paper Piecing BOMM - August
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2017, 12:53:45 PM »
It depends on your settings - it needs to be printed at 'actual size'