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MODA BLOCKHEADS: BLOCK 29-JUNEAU PART 2

10/2/2017

 
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I hope the first part of this block went together well for you and that it is starting to make sense. Paper Piecing does not really work well for chain-piecing, however I am going to make these next four units all at the same time since they are made the same way.  I am going to start with the two middle units, and since the top and bottom units are the same to begin with, the directions are the same for all.
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Here is my little cheat sheet that tells me which fabrics I am using for these units.  As a reminder; A(BF) is my blue floral; A(C) is my cream; A(Y) is my yellow plaid; B(B) is my blue print; B(C) is my cream, C(C) is also cream and why it is important to find a way to label the A,B,C pieces so you do not get them mixed up.
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The first piece (1C) gets placed on the back of the paper pattern with the right side of the fabric facing up.  It always seems backwards to me, so I have to remind myself each time-first piece right side up.  Place a pin at this angle to hold it in place while you flip and cut.
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I have lined up the postcard along the stitching line that joins 1C and 2B.
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Fold the paper back over the postcard along that stitching line exposing the fabric underneath and trim 1/4 inch from the edge.
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With right sides together place the 2B piece on top of the 1C fabric.
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Carefully flip the unit over and sew along the seam line, beginning 1/4 inch from the marked line and ending about  1/4 inch beyond it.
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Press open.
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Using the postcard and ruler trim along the 1C/3B stitching line.
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Place your 3B triangle along the trimmed edge of 1C, right sides together
​and sew in the same manner.
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Press and trim as before lining up the postcard with 4C stitching line.
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Place 4C across the unit as pictured.
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Stitch along the line, starting about 1/4 inch away and ending about 1/4 inch on the other side of the line.  Press open and admire how perfectly your point comes out.
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Now trim along 5B, carefully pulling the paper pattern away from the fabric as you fold it back.  If the pattern does tear you can use a piece of scotch tape (regular clear tape) and it will still be fine to sew over.  I found I did not need to use tape on these as the sewing lines were still easy to follow.
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Place piece 5B on the unit as pictured.  Notice I have aligned the outside edge with edge of my paper pattern.
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Starting 1/4 inch before the stitching line, sew along the line stopping as you reach the outside line of the unit.
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Do the same thing on the other side with the 6B piece.
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Press open and trim along the 7A line now.
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Here I have placed my 7A fabric and made sure it will cover the paper when it is flipped over.
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Swe along the line remembering to start and stop about 1/4 inch away on each end.
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I love pressing these open and seeing my perfect points appear!
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Now we do the same thing on the other side with 8A. 
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I did not rename the top and bottom patterns, but 10A is the same as the 8A we just did on the shorter units.  So do these in the same way.
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The middle units are almost done-they just need to be trimmed.
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Since the smaller center units are now complete we can trim those on the outside line.
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Looking good so far.
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We just have to finish the top and bottom units now so time to trim.
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Use the postcard and ruler to trim 1/4 inch from the 8A line.
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Place the 8A piece so that it covers the paper when flipped over.
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Stitch along the line, just as before and press open.
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Trim 1/4 inch from the 9A line being sure to fold the paper pattern out of the way.  
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Add piece 9A and check to make sure it covers the paper pattern when folded back. 
​Sew and press.
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Repeat the process on the other side for pieces 11A and 12A.
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Just like before we need to trim around the outside line of the paper pattern and then we will be ready to sew our units together to make the block.
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The middle units need to be joined first.  Place them right sides together and sew along the seam line.  One on each side of the square unit.  I ended up pressing the seams open on these.
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Time to attach the top and bottom sections to our unit. I pressed these seams open as well.
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Now that everything is pressed and the block is complete I remove the paper pattern from the back.  It is a little tedious but I can admire my beautiful block in the process.
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I would love to hear from you if you gave the paper piecing a try.  I have to say the method is growing on me and I shall be doing more in the future I am sure.

PDF Version Here

Also be sure and let me know in the comments which block you would like to see me do next.  I have some catching up to do with Blocks 22-28...and I hear there are some alternates in there as well that I have already gotten requests for.

It is a pleasure quilting with you!

Happy Quilting!
​Debra

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