Hi Loxsis,
I understand the icky stuff that your body is going thru. Had carpal surgery several years ago. It was a big help. If you are looking for the book, it is still in print and should be available at your LQS. If they don't want to order for you, you can get it on line. Gail in NH
Gracias Barbara, estoy feliz con ustedes....... Ninette
Hola claro que nos gustaría ver tus proyectos y que compartas es buena noticia. Ninette
Good morning everyone. I am new to the whole quilting world. I just keep reading and trying free patterns and practicing different things. The other day I decided to try making a hexagon flower, It took me two hours but I loved it. I now have 12 of them and I want to learn more! Oh and I can make one in about an hour now. Looking forward to PP with you all.
~♥~ PEACE- LOVE- PATCHWORK ~♥~
Jackson Co. Ohio
Welcome Erin. I'm looking forward to having you with us as well. Your hexagon flowers are very pretty. Well done.
If you look in our group's "Pages" you'll find links to interesting sites and some free patterns. We are working on a couple projects, you'll find them there as well.
Welcome Erin,
I've been making hexagon flowers for over two years to make a Grandma's Flower for my daughter. I only work on it in the car so it's taking a while, but they are a lot of fun.
Robin
Ok, so I've been around a while, in the Bargello group, in a FQ swap, in MQ6. Now I'd like to incread my skill set. I've not done any PP. in the past. Haven't even done any patterns that weren't straight cutting and sewing (no curves). I have an inspiration photo of a 360degree window that reminds me of a mariners compass I'd like to turn into a quilt. I have no idea where to start. So I'm here to see if I can learn a thing or two and get this project off the ground.
Welcome Maggie. Take a look at some of the past discussions and links. Ask questions and we'll get you paper piecing.
Siempre es bueno aprender y hacer cosas con las manos, que bueno que está aquí.
Eso es correcto, Ninette. ¿Cómo podemos saber si nos gustaría hacer algo a menos que trate de hacerlo?
Max
Good morning everyone,
I am new to this group but love to paper piece. I am working on the Dear Jane quilt and it is nothing but applique almost. I have always loved doing hand work of any kind. Can't wait to get new hints and tips from all of you. Have a great long weekend.
Dawn
Well not enough coffee yet this morning. I just noticed that I talked about applique in this reply and the Dear Jane quilt isn't mostly applique but is both paper piecing and applique. What a goober I am. Anyway I love both of these techniques and just want to increase my knowledge of paper piecing.
Welcome Dawn. I hope you enjoy being here with us. Are you working on any other paper piecing projects right now?
I'm working on "Dear Jane" as well. I hand pieced most of my blocks so far.
Hope you all are having a nice long weekend. It is 90 degrees here, I am stuffed and ready to pass out...lol
I have not tried to do anything other than the hex flowers yet. I'm reading up on everything I can and will jump in and try it soon. I am still looking for something that is easy to do and easy to understand. I guess the worse thing that can happen is I will waste a little fabric and some time!
Have a wonderful day... Erin
Everyone is doing so many involved designs. Impressive. Those pieced Harry Potter designs are so intricate.
My boys (now men) prefer geometric, modern designs (but there was a time Harry Potter thrilled them to no end!). So for them, paper piecing precision is being combined in a modern monochromatic interpretation of old quilting patterns.
I am quickly discovering that monochromatic greys and blacks encourage very precise piecing - but the lack of color interplay is challenging for me. I really have to restrain myself from adding a bright red or orange!
For those who are new to Paper Piecing, or might want to try a very simple modern quilt, the tutorial for the first block can be found at The Destashification Project. It is just a Square in a Square with a wide border. I think there are only 8 seams in the block! The remaining blocks, including the equally simple bordered block should be posted by week's end.
(Wow! These photos really emphasize the lack of color!)
The Destashification Project: Stash Couture