On Saturday, after the quilt show, I stopped by the lqs to take advantage of the 'show specials'. They were offering a free spool of thread with a $5 purchase. How could I pass up free thread?
I also signed up for a paper piecing class! Tuesday evening, I took my big bag 'o quilting supplies and spent a couple of hours learning the art of paper piecing.
These are the two blocks that I made. (The fabric came in a kit as part of the class fees.) We made one block with regular paper and the other with vellum.
The block is not a very complex one, so easy to learn. I am not sure it will be a favorite, but a good technique to have in the bag of tricks, I suppose.
Since the fabrics are quite different, I will have to think of something to use these blocks individually, I suppose.
Maybe everyone will get hot pan holders for Christmas this year!
5 comments:
Pot holders are good. New tools in bags of tricks are good. Learning is very good!
Good on you!
Those are very cute blocks, and you did a nice job on them. I agree -- potholders are good. I gave everyone potholders for Christmas when I was learning to crochet.
The whole process of paper piecing seems counter-intuitive to me -- I use it occasionally, but, whenever possible, I'd rather stitch small or complex patterns by hand.
I like the idea of potholders! The ones made on the "loop loom" by my kiddos are beginning to show their age (about 20 years, I think!)
Those are so cute! I love the idea of potholders. A friend tried to teach me paper-piecing - I'm going to stick to applique, lol.
Yes, pot holders are good. As for learning, I'm for it! C
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