F-1
I only made this block twice. 
The first time, I went all EPP I thought that doing it by hand I would have better control over the points that meet in the center. Nope. Finally I did what I should have done in the first place and I paper pieced the center, I applied that to card stock and EPP the triangles on adding the applique by hand last. I used the method by Jyl Poole, APPLIQUE TECHNIQUES FOR EPP
I had never tried this before. The only difference in what I did is I used these papers:
I've been clearing a bunch of stuff out in my sewing room and I came across these. Kind of like a stiff interfacing, fusible on one side. You substitute the applique papers, in this case diamonds, for this. I drew on the design, and glued the seam allowance. I stitched them down.. The best part is, I NEVER have to remove the papers! They also make the piece easier to hand applique because it is thinner and more flexible.
F-2
UGH!! Center points!! I realize that I am a perfectionist. the block looks fine, but I really hate the the points don't come together perfectly! But I don't hate it enough to do it over.
As you can see, this one was also all machine paper pieced, and I applied the finished block to card stock to EPP. If you do all EPP be aware that there are many DIRECTIONAL PIECES. in the paper set, so mark accordingly.
That's it.. I have a few blocks done for this row, but I am blogging in order. Stay tuned for the next blocks in the row!
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