I participated in a mini quilt swap between the Atlanta and Ireland Modern Quilt Guilds that just wrapped up.This is the quilt I made for my lovely partner, Eva.I was a bit intimidated in my pairing because she has such great taste and talent!I stalked her flickr favorites and soon realized…
I have fallen in love with pieced quilts. It’s pretty different from how I normally quilt (with appliqué pieces) I love this type of paper piecing in particular since it is like a puzzle to put together, so I love creating the design and sewing it together. Today I have a free pattern for this […]
Thanks for all the “water bird” suggestions you shared with me this week. I was inspired to create enough blocks to put together a lap quilt. This Flamingo will measure 8″ wide by 16 1/2″ high, unfinished. I decided not to limit myself to just birds from the northwoods of Wisconsin. Since I adore flamingos, … Continue reading More Paper Pieced Water Birds →
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It's likely not a surprise to anyone, but my geometric sewing machine pattern is my most popular of all my paper pieced patterns. Don't tell my other patterns, but it's definitely one of my favourites! I've made a number of versions in a number of sizes. In fact I've recently added a simplified version in varying sizes to my pattern shop. So now there are options! Because we all like options obviously! But maybe paper piecing isn't your most favourite - but you love the geometric sewing machine. Perhaps you'd like to show off your love of all things quilty by wearing it - oh yes you can get a geometric sewing machine tshirt through Patchwork Threads. It's perfect for retreats or quilt shows - just saying ;) Or maybe you'd like one to grace your sewing room wall - without the effort of paper piecing. Maybe you need a clock? Well look at this - I've got you sorted! You can now get a geometric sewing machine wall clock. Hooray! And it doesn't even make a noisy tick - so no distractions when you're sewing. Can't get better than that right?! And to finish up on some sewing news... I'll have a new pattern coming out soon that features the geo sewing machine. This time it'll be a pattern to make a full quilt. I'm a bit excited about it - it's currently with testers and I hope to release it in September. So watch this space! Usual disclaimer: While I do not have direct paid sponsorship on my blog, I am a Craftsy affiliate and receive commission payments based on affiliate links that I may include within my blog posts. A girl's got to help fund her fabric addiction somehow ;)
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Today’s the day that I release the Molli Sparkles Lava Lamp pattern! This block combines foundation paper piecing and raw edge appliqué. Each block measures 12 ½” by 16 ½”, so the…
After working on a few projects that weren't coming together nearly easily enough, (don't you hate it when that happens?) I switched gears and pulled out my blocks from my Sew Sisters quilting bee. I would love to think that I will make a couple blocks a week so that this quilt will eventually get finished...but I know better than to expect that. Ha! I've also been thinking that this would make a GORGEOUS king size quilt, but that might be more than a little crazy/ridiculous/insane! That also fuels my fire to want to do it! Today, I made a new "block" using some scraps of my good neighbors fabrics! (Good neighbors is scheduled to release early September and will be available exclusively at Connecting Threads. I can't wait!) I may be weird, but I kind of like ripping off the papers from the back. I'm saving up/looking forward to working on these the next time I'm riding in the car. :) I'm delighted at how they look together! This is going to be one special quilt...no matter what size I end up making it. Hurray for happy quilts! The templates for the blocks are available here and here if you care to make some kaleidoscope blocks of your own. Also, I have a blog post about saving fabric while paper piecing here, if you care to read it. Happy Tuesday!
Hello and welcome to another.... (drumroll) Paper Piecing Round Up Link up all your paper piecing amazing-ness and lets all ooooh and aaaaah!!! These are some of the many commissions Ive been working on People really love their dogs..... This is a Vizsla (had to look that one up....) and a Chocolate Labrador..... 2 Adorable Collies, a very alert Foxy and a Norwegian Elkhound (also had to look that one up...) aaah and a rather sweet black Labrador with his favourite toy... Now its your turn.... Is there anyone who has made the Crow pattern?? I really need a photo of the completed block. Thanks. ********************* Shaun the Sheep says: "don't forget - there's a sheep special going on at the moment For every Counting Sheep pattern featuring Hugh-Bert the Sheep you will get a 'Lil Lamb pattern FREE..." Pattern in my Craftsy Shop... ******************************* An InLinkz Link-up ********************** Have a Great Week-End! Be sure to visit My Pattern Shop https://www.facebook.com/QuiltArtDesigns
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You need: two sheets of white drawing paper sandpaper tempera paint in blue, green and white brush coloured paper brown paper (grocery bag) glue blue paper A1 size Spray paint stripes in blue, green and white on a saucer. Lay a sheet of white drawing paper before you, with the small size up. Paint it with coloured waves. Don't mix the colours on the saucer, but dip the brush in two or three colours. Leave the sheet to dry. Take the second white sheet and lay it before you with the small side up. Cut a piece of sandpaper as wide as the sheet and 8 cm high. Paste the sandpaper on the bottom of the sheet. Tear the painted sheet in wavy strips. Tear the straight sides of the first and last strip too, so that all strips have two wavy sides. Place the strips overlapping on the white sheet. Start below. Place the second strip partly under the first one, the third under the second etc. Paste down the short sides of the waves on the left and right. Cut boats out of a brown paper bag; bigger ones below, smaller ones at the top (perspective). Cut masts out of the paper bag and sails out of coloured paper. Paste the boats between the waves and paste the long sides of the waves at the same time. Paste sails and masts on the boats. Paste or staple all works together on large blue sheets (A1 size) to create a beautiful group work. Artworks made by students of grade 4
Brand Floweroyal Plant or animal product type Peony Colour White Material Plastic Product dimensions 7D x 7W x 32H centimetres
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**IMPORTANT NOTES** • This listing is for a digital PDF pattern file—not for the quilt itself. • This Pattern must be printed on 11 x 17 printer paper and is 82 pages long .............................................................................................................................................................................. This pattern is designed for the intermediate quilter with some paper piecing experience. The finished product produced by this pattern is one large quilt block • size: 85” x 95” You will need to take the file to a print shop to have it printed as home printers are not equipped to print 11x 17 size. Ask them to print on the lightest weight paper they have available and DO NOT SCALE. Includes: • Printable pattern pieces - 11 x 17 printer paper (due to the largeness of the pieces this pattern is only offered in 11x17 size) • All pattern pieces have a 1/4 inch seam allowance included • Directions and diagrams on how to piece the sections • Blank finished quilt diagram for noting fabrics, colors, and quilt design • Finished quilt diagram showing recommended fabric colors Directions on how to foundation paper piece are not included, but there are many wonderful tutorials online. My patterns are intended for non-commercial use by home sewers. They are not intended for making items to sell. My Patterns are also intended for individual use—sharing or re-distributing this pattern is prohibited without the purchase of additional copies of the pattern. The referral of your friends and family to my shop is much appreciated! Please share your photos with the hash-tag #sealedwithakiss If you have any questions about the pattern or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me via my Etsy profile!
I indulged in a few long afternoons of playing in EQ8 recently. As usual, what I ended up with bears no resemblance to what I started with. This instance was rather extreme: I was thinking flowers and somehow ended up with a sailboat. Go figure! This block design ended up in my Sailing School pattern. For a tutorial about HRT, go here. After I drew it, I printed out the cut sizes the software suggested and happily started cutting and sewing, only to find that my sails were not turning out the size they should. I suppose I could have winged it and fudged all the other block parts to make it all fit together, but I'm really not an improv kind of quilter. I can appreciate a well-made improv quilt, but I don't particularly enjoy the process myself. I like to know what to cut to what size to make things fit in a predetermined way. So there. This of course meant that I needed to figure out why things weren't working out. I double- and triple-checked my seam allowance. I cut more fabric, checking my measurements. Nope, still not working. I finally figured out that my problem arose from having to guess how to line up the triangles when I sewed them together. I wasn't hitting the sweet spot. I thought I knew where to align one piece relative to the seam allowance on the other. I was wrong, though it would have worked if the geometry of that long triangle hadn't messed up the works. To make a long story short, in a HRT unit, if you want the diagonal seam to reach perfectly from corner to corner, you don't want the seam to be exactly on the diagonal of the unfinished unit. I drew it out on paper to wrap my mind around it. The paper is cut to the unfinished size of the unit and the drawn rectangle inside is the finished size. If you extend the line that runs diagonally from corner to corner in the finished size, you see that it does not actually cross the corners of the unfinished unit. Well, that's a fine how-do-you-do! I know there are rulers out there that take all this into account. In fact, I have one on my wall that would suit, except that it isn't large enough for the unit I needed. Also, the quilt design I have in mind uses just a few boat blocks, and I'd hate to ask folks to buy a specialty ruler for just a few blocks. I humphed and harrumphed and decided there must be away to make these a little larger and cut down to size so alignment wouldn't be such a bother. I took in ideas from various tutorials, and spent half the afternoon stirring them all together and finally came up with something that worked the way I wanted. I spent the rest of the afternoon figuring out the math to know what size rectangles to start with to end up with a given size. It would be a pain to use trial and error every time I want a different sized unit. There's a tutorial in the works to share the details. In the meantime, tell me, have you used HRT in any projects? If so, do you have any tips or trick to share? UPDATE: The tutorial is now available here!
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Gain the tools you need to face any paper-piecing challenge with an annotated overview of paper-piecing basics, countless tips, and over thirty paper-pieced quilt blocks plus seven design exercises.
A modern paper piecing quilt block. Gift Bow FPP Finished Size: 16" Block Level of Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (2-3) Instant downloadable pattern includes: •Finished Product Image •Mirrored Image for Piecing •Piecing Order Instructions •Pattern pieces--1 set of blank pieces you can write your own numbers on, and 1 set of pieces with color indicators •Color Chart plus Optional Kona Color Suggestion List (for original darker red, plus a brighter red option) Pattern pieces include 1/4" seam allowance. All patterns have been personally tested. For additional patterns please check out my shop: LoverOfLifeDesigns.etsy.com Level difficulty reference: 1: Easy--beginner friendly, fewer sections, easy piecing 2: Easy/Moderate--skilled beginner, more sections, easy piecing 3: Moderate--intermediate level, more sections, some tiny pieces within sections 4: Moderate/Advanced--skilled intermediate, many sections, more tiny piecing, more challenging 5: Advanced--experienced paper piecing skills, intricate piecing, tiny piecing, challenging ***please note that these levels are arbitrary, you may find them to be different according to your own skill, they should be used as a rough estimate of difficulty level. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. This download does not include instructions on how to paper piece, but there are many videos online that can help you learn the process. Patterns can be purchased individually in my shop. Patterns are for personal use only. Do not copy, distribute, or sell the pattern to others. License to sell: You may sell items made with this pattern as a small, independent seller. Please credit the pattern design to Brooke Husgen from Lover Of Life Designs.
Never made a quilt as you go block before? This tutorial will show you all about quilting as you go method - easy and for beginners!
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