I never thought I'd say that but I've been doing quite a lot of foundation paper piecing over the last few weeks and actually loving it!!!
You see, I tried paper piecing about two years ago and I found it
incredibly frustrating and tedious, totally not worth my time so I dropped it and never planned on getting back to it again.
And then, a few weeks back, I was invited to join a paper piecing group on Flickr. There are six of us in the group and we're all making two blocks for each person. So, once everyone settled on their theme, I slowly started working on some of the blocks.
I used sew-ichigo pattern to make this enamel coffee pot. It was not that complicated and I just love how amazingly perfect this Nordika print is.
Feeling all happy and courageous from my enamel coffee pot lovely result, I then decided to tackle a more complicated pattern - Sonia (Artisania)'s little hedgehog. Isn't he the sweetest?
And then I gave this hexie bee (free pattern by Amy - badskirt) a try. Her wings ended up a little lopsided, but I'm planning on making another one soon and hopefully that one will be less wonky :)
I also made this little paper pieced house (based on Kerry's tutorial), which I promptly turned into a little mug rug of sorts.
And then there's this yummy looking strawberry block by sew-ichigo. Can you tell I'm a huge fan of Kerry and Penny's work? They are the best!!!
Well, I'm off to work on another paper pieced block. This time I even made my own pattern. I'll let you know soon how it all went.
Happy weekend to you all! Thanks for reading. Svetlana
Wow- I especially love the strawberry one. Good work.
ReplyDeleteTotal gorgeousness!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic. Think I might just have to give it a go and try that coffee pot.
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous blocks!! I love them & am ready to get started on some as well!
ReplyDeleteThat hedge hog is the cutest thing!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are all very lovely. I especially admire the little hedgehog! Sew sweet! Great job, Svetlana!
ReplyDeleteYou are great at paper piecing! I love your blocks.
ReplyDeletewow - they turned out great. I love the coffee pot especially :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, all of your blocks are beautiful! I'm in love with the enamel tea pot. The Nordika print is absolutely perfect for it. And the bee oh so cute.
ReplyDeleteAll just wonderful, and your fabric choices are always delightful.
ReplyDeleteVery cute - especially the house that you made into a rug mug. I LURVE paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteHi Svetlana. Found your blog while browsing Irish chain quilts on Pinterest and so glad I did (I'm following you now). Your work is so fresh and colourful.
ReplyDeleteHi! Looks fantastic! I had same thoughts about foundation piecing but this year changed my mind! Now I make little letters. x Teje
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Great job on all the blocks :)
ReplyDeleteOh these are stunning S! Love a bit of FP. Though your hedgehog reminds me too much of the real ones that keep coming into my garden and setting the dog off on a barking frenzy, usually in the middle of the night!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteAwesome paper piecing! It sounds like maybe there is hope for me yet.
ReplyDeleteOn second thoughts maybe now LOL
Svetlanko, mas to nadherne! Jezecek je opravdu kouzelny!! A podlozka s domeckem... proste vsechno mas moc krasne!! :)
ReplyDeleteKrasnou nedeli!
Jola
They look terrific!
ReplyDeleteLots of oh so cute projects here! Love the strawberry and the coffee pot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little pieces. They tempt me to try paper piecing again. But I'm still resisting.
ReplyDeleteWow - they all look fabulous. I have done a kaleidescope pattern by paper piecing so far. When I get my new machine I want to try that strawberry. Can I ask what type of machine you use and how you find it?
ReplyDeleteLove! These are really spectacular. Great work.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. These are the cutest ever!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, and fussy cuts are one of the most fun things about FPP :o)
ReplyDeleteYoure a pro now. These all look lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog. I love your writing and the quilting--amazing. The strawberry paper piercing looked just delish to this foodie. Can't wait to see what's next. So nice to meet a fellow blogger on the playground yesterday. :)
ReplyDelete-Cheers
sueBthefoodie
These are just adorable!
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