Hi again,
I'm glad You're back! If it's your first time here, welcome!
It's the last month in the Craftsy BOM block making progress and to celebrate that we're doing paper piecing.
I like paper piecing for the precision, but I don't use it very often, for that reason I was pretty excited about these blocks. Not even mentioning that the Circle of Geese block was on my to-do list.
My experience this time was:
- Never used glue before for paper piecing, but I found that it holds the fabric in place on the edges while sewing the sub-blocks together
- I realized that in my previous paper pieced projects I didn't set the stitch length short enough
- I learned that piercing the paper in advance is a VERY tedious process
- I remembered to cover my ironing surface in order to not to have printer ink on it while pressing the pieces (ink side down)
- When I un-thread my machine I have to un-thread the take-up lever, otherwise I'll have to take my sewing machine apart to be able to get rid off the wound up thread (YEAH, ask me how I know!)
- I only had to rip once!
For tomorrow I'm gonna be working on the Friendship Circle block. I have the paper foundation already perforated so it should be easy-peasy :)
I wrote a blog post yesterday from my phone and saved it, just to figure out later that I can't edit it from my computer, bummer! Rhonda @Quilter in The Gap is hosting a photo-a-day for 30 days which is really fun, come and join us! There's a button on the right sidebar (quiet a big one) so you can see the themes for the days. It only started yesterday, so it's never too late to catch up!
My photo of the day was:
My photo of the day was:
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| Super small stitches while paper piecing |
I'll also have to write a blog post for the 4th quarter finish along. You can link up your UFO-s/VIP-s by clicking here. Hope to see you there!
'Til we blog again! :)
I love, love, love it!!! That came out really nice. I like how the blue and white look so crisp and clean.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try this block. Sounds like you enjoyed it! It's such a versatile block. I'm keeping it on my back burner for now! Love your blues!
ReplyDeleteLooking great Kati and I love your tips based on what you've learnt :)
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great! It is definately on my to-do list someday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the Circle of Geese pattern - so pretty! Well done only having to unpick once - I think that's an absolute victory when paper piecing! :)
ReplyDeleteBrave spending the time perforating the paper - I don't think I've tried that. It would make it easier to tear the paper away but not sure if I'd have the patience!
Sewing the paper does make a Big difference. I love your block Kati,this is on my to make list. Yours turned out beautifully,great color combo too! Thanks for sharing your tips. Super job on only having to rip once :)
ReplyDeleteGreat paper piecing, Kati! Can't wait to see them all together - I've always love a blue and white quilt but have yet to make one. Your's will look lovely, I'm sure.
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