While I was working on the Flying Geese I received an email about the Fons & Porter Diamond Ruler #FPR7890.
Basically had I used it? Well I have now. It’s very easy to use. All of the specialty rulers operate the same way. One line indicates the width of strip you need to cut to achieve the finished size and the other line indicates the sewing line. This ruler is no different. The only thing I added to mine was sandpaper dots. I also use the Fons and Porter Basic Rotary Cutting Ruler #FPR7840to cut my strips. Instructions are included with the ruler. I made this sample from an illustration included of additional ideas.
To get the points to match I used a fine 100 weight thread. I piece with silk thread or the Mettler 60wt. cotton. This finer thread occupies less space in the seam area so you don’t loose fabric. I press my seams open and match the required match points by putting a pin through the thread channel. I press each section as I sew. Just like fashion sewing. The pieces are flat. I put the Cheeseblock on them to dry before I move on.
It takes me longer to do all of these extra steps. I am generally pleased with my accuracy first time ‘round and don’t do a lot of ripping. IF you do press your seams open Stitch in the Ditch quilting may not be an option.
The tools I’ve written about are shown on our web site.
www.joannescreativenotions.com
You can also check out the Sally Collins Teaches you Precision Piecing, #CT10578.
Enjoy!
I be back in a few days.
Joanne
