This month at the South Florida Modern Quilt Guild we had a pincushion swap. I used this awesome tutorial to make some awesome cathedral window pincushions!
I have also been participating in my first quilting bee. Each month a "Queen Bee" gets to choose a theme or design, and we worker bees make her a block. At the end of the year we will have each had a turn at being Queen Bee and should have a dozen blocks or so to use for our own quilts.
I signed up knowing that I would be forced to try new things, and each month so far I have been able to try out a new quilt technique. These are some not-so-great photos of the blocks I have made.
I taught myself paper piecing today and just finished the block in the lower right hand corner (although I want to add a little button caterpillar or butterfly). I love paper piecing! I used this great tutorial on how to make her "Spring Flowers," and now I am super excited to make some other designs, especially a hedgehog and gnome from Artisania. Actually, I want to make all of the patterns at Artisania!
I taught myself paper piecing today and just finished the block in the lower right hand corner (although I want to add a little button caterpillar or butterfly). I love paper piecing! I used this great tutorial on how to make her "Spring Flowers," and now I am super excited to make some other designs, especially a hedgehog and gnome from Artisania. Actually, I want to make all of the patterns at Artisania!
Wow, you have been busy and productive. Paper piecing is a blast. I have an ongoing crazy quilt project that I started 15 years ago that is from a pre-printed panel, similar to the paper piecing technique. Makes we want to get that out and showcase. My youngest niece is up next for a quilt. I love your little pin cushions, those look really difficult. Keep up the good work and make sure to show off your block when you are QUEEN!
ReplyDeleteThe pincushions were easy, and good for using up scraps. You should try them! You could always stuff them with lavender or something else and use as sachets. I would love to see your crazy quilt project - all of your quilts are so inspiring!
DeleteOMG the pincushions are sooooo pretty! (*_*)
ReplyDeleteAlso the Queen Bee quilt block idea sounds like fun!
Thanks! I think you might need a pincushion or two for your upcoming sewing adventures!
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