Showing posts with label paper-piecing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper-piecing. Show all posts

Monday, July 4, 2011

Bee Blocks, Paper Piecing, Next Project...

I never get as much done as I think I will.
Or, even as much as I want to.

I often make lists of things to do.
I seldom stick to the list.
There is always something that comes up.
Sometimes, I decide that I just plain
don't feel like doing what is on the list.

Ya know?

So.
I had a ton of stuff on my list
for this 3 day holiday weekend.

I accomplished about 1/3 of it.
Am I upset about that?
Nope.
I had a great weekend.
That's what counts.
Right?

I did get some sewing in for
the 'aqua and red block bee swap'.

Lynne asked for sampler-type blocks.
I made two for her
(just cuz I could).

These are both 12 1/2 inch blocks...

Then, the dreaded paper-piecing block.
I was quite hesitant about this one,
never before having done paper piecing.
However, the video found here made me 
feel more at ease...like I could actually do this!

So, I did.
Let me tell you...
talk about time-consuming!
There are 4 sections to this block.
And, 2 parts to each section.
That means...8 parts to paper piece!
But, toward the end,
I was zipping right along.
 
I'm not sure if I'll look for 
paper-pieced projects to 
work on in the future.
But, I've now had the experience,
so it won't be quite so daunting
next time I run across it.

All that being said, 
here's the kaleidoscope pattern block.
It's not perfect, but I am quite happy with it.

 What else did I do these past three days?
*Ate my pint of ice cream.
*Ate lunch at Culver's.
*Sat in the front yard with Julie...
drinking our strawberry margaritas.
*Bathed Tag.
*Cleaned sewing room windows.
*The usual laundry, dishes, etc. stuff.

What's ahead?

Here are the makings of my next project...

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Paper Piecing...

I have never before paper-pieced a block.
Have you?
How do you like doing it?
I'm finding it a bit tedious,
definitely time-consuming...
but I do like the results!

I've been catching up on the small
projects that have been piling up.
Which does include the blocks for my bee swap.

What is taking up most of my time
is the paper-pieced kaleidoscope
pattern block that was asked for.

Tune in tomorrow for the results.

And, to see what else I accomplished
on this 3 day weekend.

Besides consuming this pint of ice cream, that is.
{grin}

Have a Happy Fourth!




Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10