Thursday, October 11, 2012

Circle of geese block DONE!

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.

Circle of Geese paper pieced block


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!
All in all, I loved the process of making this block, even though when I started to perforate the papers I thought I'll never get this done, it'll take FOREVER! I'm pretty pleased the way it came out with the points matching. I can say it's my most precise block in my paper piecing career.
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:

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! :)


8 comments:

  1. I love, love, love it!!! That came out really nice. I like how the blue and white look so crisp and clean.

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  2. I'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!

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  3. Looking great Kati and I love your tips based on what you've learnt :)

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  4. Your block looks great! It is definately on my to-do list someday.

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  5. Beautiful! 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! :)

    Brave 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!

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  6. 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 :)

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  7. Its Gorgeous! And you have officially renewed my interest in Craftsy BOM. I lost interest in July with the Dresden plates. On the other hand I can't believe it is October! Good news. I can sit down and get them all done at once... opposed to once a month! Thanks for the advice on this one.

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  8. Great 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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