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Question for the week of May 12, 1997:

Our question this week comes from Monique in Minnesota

How do you paper piece curves?

Cheryl :
I run a running stitch next to the curved area, and gently pull it up so that it is smooth, then iron it. Works great every time.

Jackie :
The freezer paper answer is about the best way to piece curves because it keeps the curves rounded. I have also used a gather stitch to make circles round.
Good Luck and happy piecing.
Jackie

Donna Marie :
I know it can be done because I did it. I used a foundation paper peicing method found in a Patchwork Place Book. It is called FREEDOM IN DESIGN by Mia Rozym. It is a great book. Anyway, happy quilting.

Anthony :
I don't think it can be done. I tried last night but was not successful. But, you can break your curve into a series of straight lines to give the illusion of a curve. The half-rectangle triangle is especially useful for this. See Storm at Sea or Irish Eyes patterns. Good luck. If you find out how, please let me know (gogators@bigfoot.com)

Mary Rucker :
You can draw the design on freezer paper, turn the edges under, then place it over the piece it should be coneected to and then applique in place by machine. This is not quite foundation piecing but does give you accurate curves. Another way is described (I think) in Debbie White's new miniature book "No Big Deal". I took a class with her and it was not too hard.Also if you mean real paper piecing then Tess Herlan has lots of paper cutouts for paper piecing and she advertises in many of the magazines. Else paper foundation piecing is usually only straight lines.

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