Despite the ridiculously hot weather not letting up, I forced myself into my sewing room on the weekend in an attempt to catch up on some bee obligations.
I am a new convert to paper piecing. I love the crispness and accuracy of the finished blocks and I can see a lot more of it in my future.
The queen bee this month requested grey & yellows for her stars and here are the 2 blocks I made for her.
I was so thrilled with these that I made the same for myself in my chosen colourway (green/grey/white).
I have decided that as I make blocks for the queens each month I am going to make the same for myself so that when the bee ends I will have enough blocks for an extra large quilt which I plan to give to my husband. With all the quilts I make and give away, he has never been on the receiving end so I thought it was about time I correct that! As he chose my colourway for this bee, I thought it was fitting that he get the quilt.
Now if only this relentless heat would let up, I might be a bit more productive.
Until next time.
Sue
I am a new convert to paper piecing. I love the crispness and accuracy of the finished blocks and I can see a lot more of it in my future.
The queen bee this month requested grey & yellows for her stars and here are the 2 blocks I made for her.
I was so thrilled with these that I made the same for myself in my chosen colourway (green/grey/white).
I have decided that as I make blocks for the queens each month I am going to make the same for myself so that when the bee ends I will have enough blocks for an extra large quilt which I plan to give to my husband. With all the quilts I make and give away, he has never been on the receiving end so I thought it was about time I correct that! As he chose my colourway for this bee, I thought it was fitting that he get the quilt.
Now if only this relentless heat would let up, I might be a bit more productive.
Until next time.
Sue
How pretty! Those stars are really amazing. I love paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteYou are obviously a natural when it comes to paper piecing. Your blocks are perfect! What a great idea to do the same blocks in your own colour way to make a quilt for the hubby at the same time!
ReplyDeleteWow those blocks look awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I haven't mastered paper piecing yet, but I think my reach was greater than my grasp. Something basic, yet beautiful, like a star, would be a great way to restart!
ReplyDeleteI like your stars! I think my favorite is that first green star. I have a project that's going to have me making a few paper pieced stars. As a new convert, do you have any recommendations for someone who's never paper pieced before? It's a great idea to make yourself a couple of blocks at the same time. I'm sure your husband is going to love it! I'm working to correct that same issue. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the exactness of paper piecing! Your perfect points really shine!
ReplyDeleteYour stars are beautiful! And what a great idea for a quilt for your husband :-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat pattern did you use? Your stars look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love paper piecing! Your stars are great, they look perfect and great colour combos for them all.
ReplyDeleteStunning effect, they look fantastic in both colour ways!
ReplyDeleteyour paper piecing looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation