Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Who knew?

I have admired from afar the amazing paper-piecing talents of Lynne and Kerry but have always been convinced that there is no way that I could possibly achieve anything like it myself. Well...in a fit of craziness this afternoon I printed off a piecing by numbers pattern that frankly should have scared me senseless! I had previously printed off a Knight's Knot which I deemed too difficult without even trying so when you see what I tried for my first attempt at paper piecing you'll know I've lost the plot! It's called the Stargazer Crystal. I've taken a chance that my Brit Quilt Swap partner will like it and forged ahead with it.
I've got to make 6 triangles which are each constructed from 3 separate pieces. Piece one..
piece two attached to piece one...
and piece three attached to complete the first triangle! I'm beyond thrilled with myself for managing this. Who knew paper-piecing could be so fun? I know I'm late to the game on this one, most of you already know!

I'm hoping that even if my partner isn't a big fan of the pattern I've chosen she will at least be impressed by my new found skill :) Catch you soon x
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10 comments:

  1. Mrs Flying Blind...19 October 2011 at 23:17

    Oh you are doing brilliantly!!

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  2. WandaFish19 October 2011 at 23:59

    Wow, that's very impressive - congratulations!
    It looks like a more fiendishly complex version of plastic puzzles I used to do as a kid :)

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  3. Judith, Belfast20 October 2011 at 08:39

    Wow! Straight in at the deep end! Go for it! You'll be addicted in no time! Jxo

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  4. Sheila20 October 2011 at 08:58

    This is so brilliant - it is amazing what you can tackle with FP.

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  5. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)20 October 2011 at 08:58

    Absolutely blown away by this - talk about running before you can walk but it seems you can run just fine!

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  6. Yvonne@Nellie's Niceties20 October 2011 at 12:20

    Run Forest!! :) Well, why am I not surprised? This is the girl who decided to a Lone Star quilt for her first quilt! This is looking great, well done you. :)

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  7. Catherine20 October 2011 at 19:23

    I first did paper piecing with Sheilas mystery quilt and totally fell in love with it. Yours is looking amazing, well done

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  8. Sarah20 October 2011 at 19:49

    I'm super impressed with your paper piecing! Looks fabulous :-)

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  9. Jacey20 October 2011 at 21:45

    It looks awesome! I love the colors, and am amazed that this is your first time!

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  10. verykerryberry23 October 2011 at 19:33

    Wow you don't like to break your self in gently! Amazing!

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