I signed up to Elizabeth Dackson's "Start Foundation Paper Piecing" online class on craftsy.com. This is the link to the class:
http://www.craftsy.com/class/start-foundation-paper-piecing/4857?_ct=sbqii-sqjuweho-dum&_ctp=24&rceId=1465425494409~qsig886e
I highly recommend this class! Elizabeth gives very clear instructions and lots of encouragement and it is a fun class to do. I knew it was the class for me when I saw these words written by Elizabeth on the class introduction page: "paper piecing gives you super-accurate seams and perfect points". I like this about the process as I do enjoy the accuracy of sewing along a printed line. I'll definitely continue to use the foundation paper piecing technique.
The pattern I chose to use is a free pattern downloaded from craftsy.com. It's called Paper Cut No. 1 and is designed by Stacey Lee O'Malley. It's beautifully designed and it's a free pattern. What is not to love? Thanks Stacey :)
This is the link to the pattern:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/paper-cut-no-1-foundation-piecing/186662?rceId=1465425866678~3fg39k9j
The quilt blocks came together very quickly.
It was great to use these cat post it notes (a present from R) to keep track of the pieces.
I needed to be creative with colour as it started out to be just a teal and cream quilt but I ran out of the teal colour very quickly. Foundation paper piecing uses up more fabric than you realise. I bought more teal coloured fabric but when I got it home it was a different colour so that is when I decided to add in the other colours.
This is the back side of the finished quilt top hanging on the clothes line.
And the finished quilt. I gave it to C & H for their new baby girl G. I thoroughly enjoyed making this quilt!
And also see this link to Stacey's Paper Cut No. 2 pattern:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/paper-cut-no-2-foundation-piecing/186665?rceId=1465425866686~ffor3jhc
I'd love to give this block a go too. I've added it to my 'to do' list.
Happy stitching :)
Vicki
