I joined a Paper Piecing Club at my LQS a few month back with the intention of trying yet another aspect of quilting. Who knew there were so many techniques for creating quilt tops? I had picked up a "how to" paper piece book after spending quite some time looking at paper pieced stars on other people's blogs. The book I selected is
Needles and Notions because it had a terrific theme and looked "do-able" for a newbie.
My first block has taken me 3 months to complete - though I admit I've only worked on it "in class". There are 12 blocks - so at this rate it will take me at least 3 years to complete this project!
I'm doing a modern crisp look for my blocks - and I love the colours from Aneela Hoey's "Little Apples" fabric line. I'm using a charm pack for the little bits, and have found a nice white background fabric with little sewing notions on it. I've been fussy cutting here and there - and I think it's paying off!
So - block one "The Button Jar" is finally done! (Embellishments still to come).
(This post is part of
WIP Wednesday for the Needle and Thread Network)
That's very cute!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Psst. There are a lot of freebie paper pieced patterns on Craftsy's web site. It says purchase but that's the way they system is set up. Cost - nothing.
ReplyDeleteBTW, since you come up as a 'no reply' commenter, I'd just like to say Thank you - I'm glad you liked my Union Jack flag quilt.
Since David, the recipient, is a Brit and my daughter is, of course, Canadian, the backing made sense. There's another flag in the works too - a Canadian one.