With so many different social media venues these days, it sometimes overwhelms me. With every click I see something new I want to try. This makes my list grow and grow. And grow some more! I cannot possibly try everything I see, so when I finally get to something on my list...I am thrilled! I may be a little late to the party (fashionably late) and that's okay with me!
My project for yesterday was A Circle Of Geese paper piecing. Most likely you have seen it or tried it. The pattern is available from Piece By Number, and here is the pattern and tutorial for A Circle of Geese.
Not only will this be the first time making this, it is also the first project using low volume text prints! Woo Hoo! Like I said...I have a long list.
My first block. These blocks are 6" x 6".
Half a circle done!
I can see the end!
Four sections done!
This is the paper piecing template. For all who are hesitant to learn paper piecing, don't be! It really is a fun technique. I am by no means an expert. I am not hardcore. There are many patterns, tutorials and information everywhere. From easy to 'are you kidding me?' designs
I will admit I messed up on a couple pieces and had to redo them. Have you ever had to rip out something that was sewn with 1.0 stitching?! Frustrating! These tiny stitches are important for this next part...tearing off the paper!
Paper carnage! This is the fun part!
Finished block. Not a true color wheel, but it is pretty! I was sure I printed the templates the right size. I measured the red line after printing and it was 1". My finished block is 11 1/2" even though the template says the 12". Not a big deal for me.
I may add a funky border of some sort and make this in to a lovely little mini quilt. This is a project I hope to make again. It was fun! Having one more thing crossed of my list is always a good thing!
What is on your list that you want to make? Does your list keep getting longer and longer like mine does?
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I love your take on this! I am slow, and often end up making my own version of whatever was making the rounds in blog land- but a year later! Oh, well- I still have fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to get to those pesky projects that have been on your list!
DeleteLove your Circle of Geese. The colors just pop with the background fabrics you used. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping the colors would jump out! I grabbed quickly and this is what I ended up with!
DeleteJayne this looks so cool with the text prints background - it makes it look more artistic! Whoop Whoop for getting something on your bucket list done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lara! It does feel good to cross one thing off that bucket list!
DeleteOh my, I love this. Those text prints are so cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the text too! Thanks!
DeleteLove your color wheel. Great colors. And I agree about the math - who needs it? Been quilting 17 years and do just fine without it. As for my list of quilts to make - it is truly 10 years long! No joke! And I have at least 4 years worth of fabric ready to go. In fact... Did you know, the average American quilter has $6,000 worth of fabric in their stash. True. Part of Quitls Inc survey. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more about the math! I am sure I will never finish my list, but its fun when I can knock something off! Love the survey...It doesn't seem like that much fabric!!
DeleteI couldn't agree more about the math! I am sure I will never finish my list, but its fun when I can knock something off! Love the survey...It doesn't seem like that much fabric!!
DeleteI would love to see a pic of everyone's fabric stash. I have one, as well as a felt stash.
ReplyDeleteI love the text prints, with the pops of color.
I love the collage feel you have achieved with all of the various text fabrics. This looks great!
ReplyDeleteYes! I've made this one - love your version with the scrappy LV prints - it will make a gorgeous mini :)
ReplyDeleteI love text prints and love what you did with them here!! I hope it ends up in your sewing room. (I''m returning your visit and sooo glad I did! I added myself as a bloglovn follower and hope if ya stop by again you'll follow too!) Val from myplvl.blogspot.com (Thanks for the well wishes too!)
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