Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Tweet Tweet Paper Pieced Birdie

Way back when I first started quilting I tried my hand a few paper pieced blocks. They were all Christmas themed and I had hopes of turning them into a quilt. Well, that never happened. I still have them around, not too far from my reach.

In the meantime, Kristy of Quiet Play has been trying her hand at making some sweet paper pieced blocks. A little while ago she posted a really darling bird that she had made from her own pattern and I was immediately smitten.

My interest in paper piecing has been rekindled, and Kristy was kind enough to gift me with the bird pattern.
So, today I brushed up on the basics of what to do, and I made my own sweet little bird from Kristy's pattern. It didn't turn out perfectly, but that was me, not cutting my fabric pieces correctly. I'm sure I'll do better next time!
I was lucky to have found this tree bark pattern (Heidi Grace) earlier this month and now it has come in handy as the branch for my little birdie to sit upon. It was a bit slow going for me, but it did all start to come back to me after awhile. Now I'm hoping to get her other patterns and use them for a quilt idea I have...

Thanks again, Kristy!
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8 comments:

  1. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsJuly 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Kristy's good, hey?! I had the pleasure of trying her helicopter and plane patterns, which my kids have loved!!

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    1. LongvacationJuly 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM

      Yes, she is! I've got those now, and I can't wait to see if I can fit some cute little faces into those windows.

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  2. Kristy QPJuly 19, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Oh Simone, I love your bird!!! It looks fantastic! Wow you were fast getting that one made! It's so sweet. The tree fabric is absolutely perfect. Gorgeous gorgeous!

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    1. LongvacationJuly 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM

      Thanks Kristy! I had an enjoyable time putting your block together.

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  3. Finding FifthJuly 19, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Wow you re-entered paper piecing with a bang. That is not an easy looking pattern. Well done.

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    1. LongvacationJuly 19, 2012 at 5:11 PM

      Thanks Fiona. There are lots of little pieces to sew, but that's the beauty of sewing on the lines.

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  4. KellySJuly 19, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Wow! That is an amazing bird! Great job paper piecing that! I would love to try paper piecing someday, probably next year after things calm down. :)

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  5. LongvacationJuly 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks Kelly. You definitely should give it a go, it is fun.

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