pieceful kwilter: my first block done!

so i'm not a watch TV type of girl....my hands get bored....so i tend to have an needleturn applique project within reach of my end of the couch...but lately, i've gotten 'burned out' with needle turn...so i've been waiting for inspiration on my next hand project...

well, i found it....i was reading Material Obsession's blog and saw this post and feel in love with those english paper pieced stars (about mid way down the post). so i got out my card stock and started cutting out 3 inch 45 degree diamonds and 3 inch squares...that's when it hit me that this was a little more 'involved' then i wanted....so i googled english paper piecing pieces and found Paper Pieces they have them already cut out at a very reasonable price....so i ordered some (300 of each- that'll give me 18 blocks, plus the two i cut out) they measure almost 15" across so 20 blocks should make a good sized quilt....

so drum roll please....my first block!

i was also inspired by the wedgie circles....so i ordered the ruler...i'm thinking batiks for that one....i'm happy to be inpsired again....was getting a little worried.....

4 comments:

AnonymousDecember 10, 2009
How beautiful ! You did an awesome job. Glenda
LeslieDecember 11, 2009
That is a great block. If you get tired of all the basting and whipstitching of English paper piecing, check out Inklingo at LindaFranz.com. All the precision, none of the basting. No affiliation, just an addicted victim... grin

Leslie in (cold snowy windy) Maine
MsDesignsDecember 16, 2009
Wonderful star! That is such a fun shape to EPP (English Paper Piece).

We just wrapping up our "Blooming Lone Star" table runner and you can see them at
http://program.quiltcampus.net/004QC/?page_id=199&g2_itemId=1851

We have EPP projects all year around. I would love to have you join us for future workshops. 8o)

http://program.quiltcampus.net/004QC/

cindy aka MsDesigns
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KathrynDecember 17, 2009
You should also look into Inklingo. You can print the cutting and sewing lines on the wrong side of the fabric, so no need for the paper. Kathie L from Allentown (a new follower)

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