Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I come in to the shop any time we're headed south. I was just
reading about your new club to do the Farmer's Wife Sampler, which I have never seen. I can't join but I was just wondering--are
ALL the blocks in the book done by paper piecing???? - Diane
A: The book uses templates.
A disk is provided with the book so that you can print the templates on template material. So, the book does not use paper
piecing.
However, when Donna did the quilt(s) she found that the accuracy of templates did not
give her the results that she wanted. The individual finished blocks are 6”, not big and not small. She tried using
paper piecing and found that it gave her the accuracy that she wanted.
In our shop we have found that the main problem with paper
piecing is the perception and, some paper piecing classes are not that good in teaching technique. It is not required that
a person knows paper piecing to join the Club. That is why I added the phrase “if you can sew on a line, then you can
make this beautiful quilt.”
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Q: I actually love paper piecing, so I was intrigued that perhaps the whole book was such.
You are right that people are afraid of paper piecing because they aren't taught correctly. - Diane
A: I left out one part. We used the disk to print the templates onto the foundation paper. The layout is actually
quite good for paper piecing.
So, in answer to your question, the entire book can be considered
to be geared toward paper piecing. - Rick
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Q: What do we do in the sessions? - Jerrene
A: The focus of the first
session can vary depending upon the needs of the members. We expect it to focus on demonstrations and fabric selection with
one block being made / constructed. In the first session a list of all blocks will be handed out to help in fabric planning.
The following sessions will be mostly construction and assistance. - Donna
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Q: What do we mean by "Fabric Of Your Choice"? - Rick
A: You are free to use your own fabric or fabric from our
shop. Different members may have different color requirements and so they are free to choose their own fabric.
The first session will cover choosing the fabric. However, several members have
actully had Donna assist them with fabric selection in advance. All members are free to ask Donna for assistance on they
days she is in the shop.
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