Almost Late Again

Almost Late Again

I suspect that anyone who does not like paper piecing does not use the method I learned from TeresaDownUnder’s blog. Her videos are short and easily understood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=82&v=fPtNX0dnNCE She uses a straight edge or piece of postcard to make folds in the paper pattern, but I have found my tracing wheel (old garment sewing tool) to be even better as it helps to pre-perforate the paper a bit. By keeping...

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June Bee block

June Bee block

Took 2 tries to upload but it worked. I enjoyed making this block and will likely do more but not in time for the draw. Here is my one entry for...

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Nine Green V’s

Nine Green V’s

These blocks helped me polish up some very rusty paper-piecing skills. I intended to just make a few, but they proved to be quite addictive. Spring has finally ended here in Michigan and everything around is a different shade of green, so the blocks were a timely assignment. Thanks,...

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More June Blocks

More June Blocks

Three more blocks from me. Total of 4. No more this month as I have two quilts to finish for quilt...

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One Vee Block from Kathy S.

One Vee Block from Kathy S.

I haven’t paper pieced a block for about six months. Here’s my first vee block for June. It’s nice to keep those skills sharp for when you need them. Thanks, Sophie, for a fun block this...

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Two Vees for June

Two Vees for June

I made two vee blocks, one using the paper piecing pattern and one made by piecing a half log cabin block and then adding corner triangles. Both turned out well. I’ll donate these two blocks since I’ve had the luck of winning twice already this year and have plenty to keep me busy. Kathie...

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One Vee block

One Vee block

I thought I should post this block as I am not sure when I will have more made. To make sure my paper piecing works I cut the fabric shapes a bit larger, namely add 1/4”, this helps when my alignment is a bit off. Thanks Sophie for this new block. Margaret...

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April Blocks

Hi everyone. Just want to up date that I have received all the blocks. I have 44 blocks. I didn’t have Julie’s checked off but decided to count blocks and all 44 are here, so thank you to everyone. I will get started on them soon. Have two wedding presents to get ready first and then I will get started on this quilt. Love the pattern and colours. :)Carol M.

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