On Wander Lane (OWL)

[zfatcat]

Mary, I over sized my backgrounds to 13 inches so I have a little wiggle room to make them fit together.

[mepeace2]

Yippee I got my 6.5 inch blocks done. Along with some other projacts. I will start the May block soon.
Sorry but my garden has to come first. And somewhere along the way I need to clean. LOl

I wish I had a light box. O well maybe for xmas.
Katy

[WeSignificant]

I got my first pattern out yesterday and read through it. Interesting statement on the paperwork that came with the BOM, "use the cutting instructions included with each monthly shipment instead of the cutting instructions in the pattern". I haven't taken the time to compare the instructions but wonder if this is why some of you are having issues with things fitting and lining up?

[gershwin64]

That's interesting Valerie, wonder what the difference is.....
Tina

[auntjana]

Like Judi, I went and printed off the corrections for QOWL.

I have done many, many, many Art to Heart patterns. So here are a few things I've learned over the years. I use a Teflon pressing sheet. When tracing onto my fusible, I put a small pencil X on the main pattern sheet, which helps me to know what still needs to be traced or what I have traced. I do that X right after I traced the piece. I use that main pattern piece under my Teflon pressing sheet, so I can accurately place each piece to where it goes. I lightly fuse my bottom, the piece everything goes on top of, to the pressing sheet and build out the design as needed. I assemble the entire applique that way, before I place it on the background. Now, with that said, sometimes because the pieces reverse, I make a copy of the original pattern, then trace the lines on to the back side, giving me a right directional layout. I really really like Soft Fuse for my fusible. It has a carrier paper that you can see through and that a pencil will write on easily. Amazon does carry it as well a many LQS's. It's not cheap, by works very well. I also have scooched pieces together to make them fit, if I'm off a tad. Always making sure I have a seam allowance where needed.

I love her Santa's- I'm a sucker for Santa's and she has many books with them!

If you don't have a light box, a window you can easily reach works by taping the main pattern and then trace your pieces. Crayola crayon company made a light tablet that is the size of a sheet of paper that I have used before. It's battery operated. It wasn't expensive.

Hope this helps
Jana

[fabricgirl]

Thank you Jana I have a light table but it's awkward I might have to invest in one.

Lois

[grammiequilts]

Thanks for the tips....My light box is large and bulky but it works so well....and it was under $20 for the entire thing made by Ken...Surface area is about 15x12 so it will hold the layout sheet very well....I made a copy so I can have a smaller piece of paper to deal with...the large sheet wants to pull off the light box...if it wasnt printed on both sides I would cut it into sections...but I do plan on maybe making a few of the other projects,,like a pillow cover or 2...I have used her patterns before also...but this is by far the largest of her.. If I could wish for anything in her patterns I would wish she gave a larger color picture of the finished block//

[mepeace2]

Judi Me too With these old eyes I use a magnifying glass. LOL But I do like her patterns.
Katy

[grammiequilts]

If any of you are on the December block or are looking at them Can you tell if the trim on the house that I assume looks light christmas lights,,,do you think that is some sort of trim or is it french knots...or what? I may have a decorative stitch that looks like that on my other machine b ut it doesnt say in the pattern what it might be,,,

[fabricgirl]

Judi those directions are on page 3 they are colonial knots that are roof lights.

Lois