Plum Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm going to share how to make a foundation pieced chicken with you. It'll be a few days while I draft it properly, write up instructions and sew a sample (or I may share it as I go along). So you can get bits ready. Anyone can join in. You don't need any patchwork experience I'll explain it as we go. We're going to sew straight lines in running stitch or use the machine. What you need to make your chicken. - S"Ooops, word censored!"s, 1 colour for the head and neck and wing (could be different) and something for the body. -The background can be whatever you fancy to go with your chicken. - Tiny bit for beak - red for comb and wattle and some fusible webbing eg bondaweb or you can use glue if you haven't any. - embroidery thread for feet Hand sew or machine. Neutral colour thread is good or to match your fabric. Grey works with most fabric. See you soon hope Photobucket's working for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 You also need some tracing paper or greaseproof paper, something you can see through and write on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'm up for this- the dolphin on the other thread is brilliant. I've done what's now called 'English paper piecing' (we just called it patchwork when I was growing up) so I like the sound of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Great it's easier and more accurate so glad you are with us Olly Olly as you're a mod can you tell me why the forum is broken and doesn't send me notification of posts any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Sorry Plum, no idea - my Mod Initiation Course didn't cover anything technical! I know others have said they're not getting notifications but I'm receiving them so I don't think it's a forum-wide problem - for example, I just received a notification for this. Might be worth going through your settings to check that nothing has been changed that would somehow make you opted out of notifications? Edited to add: if you go to User Control Panel and click 'manage subscriptions' you should see a list of threads that you are subscribed to. See what shows up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I would like to attempt a chicken too please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Great Got one that time. See how powerful you are Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Now this sounds good, but I'll just watch for now, if that's OK ? My sewing skills aren't up to much .... but I can watch and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Please can you pm me your email address and I'll send you the pattern to print off. If you can't print I can post it Smashing Ursula glad you're joining in. Luvachicken you can always join in later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for the pattern Plum. I shall await instruction as never done this before, so no idea where to start. Hope its ok to join in, all for learning new craft skills. Luvachicken, I have never done anything like this before, go on give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 pm sent - having real internet issues which they cannot sort till Monday but intermittant so I managed to send it - look forward to the pattern - can print it at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Your internet can't be as bad as my photobucket issues but I think I've beaten it into submission. You should have received a fabric placement guide (the coloured one) and two templates. Step one - trace the two templates onto the tracing paper, parchment or whatever you have. We're going to remove it after sewing. If you want to leave it in you can use non adhesive interfacing or we used to use nappy liners (unused). Now you need a FART (fabric acquisition road trip) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 don't forget to transfer the numbers as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Right are you ready to sew 1. Take the template with numbers 1 -8 but leave a good margin of paper round it. 2. You need to place a piece of fabric over section 1 on the back of the template right side up. Make sure you cover all edges, the seam allowance on one side and you have a straight edge overlapping the line you're going to sew between section 1 and 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) 3. Take your fabric for section 2. Be generous you can trim it later and it's so hard if you are mean. Place it right sides together with the edge matching piece 1 and pin. (see pic). 4. Sew the seam with the paper facing you. Drop your stitch length to about 1.5, it'll make the papers easier to remove. (sorry just added that). Turn over and flip the seam open and press by running a thumbnail along the seam. You can then flip it back and trim the seam allowance but be careful not to clip the paper!!!! Don't worry about trimming the rest of the sides, they'll be dealt with as we go along. 5. Move on to section 3. Fold back the paper along the seam line between 2 & 3 and trim the fabric back to about 1/4" beyond the line. I'll add a pic when I've won the fight with photoblinkinbucket Yeh I won ! Take fabric for section 3 and place it right sides together on section 2 matching the straight edge. Pin and sew as before. Well done you're doing great have some chocolate. Unless like me you didn't use a big enough bit of fabric and had to undo it. Edited March 23, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Oooh Pimmsy Plum! That looks fab. I've got my new laptop up and running so well behind now! They brought it over last night and been playing catch up. Exciting!!! Luvvychicky - you'll be fine I promise. I've not done this before - I may have a go with the treadle for this! Also thank you Olly - my notifications never work so I've followed your instructions too. Hopefully I've clicked the right bits! Edited to add I'm so used to not clicking the notify I had to look to make sure it was ticked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Luvvychicky - you'll be fine I promise. I am lost on it already Can't wait to see how you all get on though. Then I might have an idea as to how it works. Brains and understanding never was one of my strengths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Currently being hit on nut with a breaker of milk I'll email you when I get home Mrs Ten sewing machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Well printed it out - no way that will end up six inches!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 No the coloured one was when I drew it then I changed size when I put it on the word document. Mine turned out 5" ish, sorry to confuse you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Here's a link to the dolphin row I sent in the swap LINK So has anyone started? Any problems, shall I put up more instructions yet. Remember quilters do it in the ditch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Link not working for me - will try again with the size as it seemed to print out too small for me - not got time to do it just yet as working full time during the week unfortunately!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula123 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hoping to start tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Mrs Ten Machines!!! Er I have 4. Anticipating power outages so trying to do treadle a lot! Of course getting the printer to work now . . . Thankies Pimmsyplum xxx And no notifications via email for me. Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
