Today, Day 3 of the Hugs and Kisses blog hop, is MY Day to show off what I have completed. Yay! Mesdames Samm and Soma worked together to give us three awesome paper piecing patterns and cheering us all on to greater heights of creativity!
I signed up for this hop, and then I went in search of how find out just what foundation paper piecing actually is. I had seen some of Soma`s work before...after all she has created some very awesome Dr. Who paper piecing patterns (which I have saved to try my hand at later). And I had heard of Carol Doak, and it was recommended that I take her Craftsy class to learn how to paper piece. Found a link on her blog to save 25% off the course price (not sure when offer ends!). So how could I resist. Here is my first paper piecing experience...the Bird of Paradise.
I have decided that I really enjoyed the necessary organization required with this technique. I printed off my patterns, taped them together as needed. Decided on a fabric, and wrote the colour on each piecing section...it is so easy to forget! Then I measured each piece (not always successfully lol). Then I organized each piece of fabric as I cut them out...
Seems tonight is not the night for me to quilt...this is my second and final attempt for tonight!
I`m not sure if I should use this as a table runner, or if I should make it into a wall hanging. Any thoughts?
Here is the pretty pink backing...
So that is it for me for tonight. Thanks for visiting and thanks in advance for any and all comments. Each is truly appreciated. Now I`m off to bed to nurse a sore tooth (on antibiotics for infection) Ugh, I really don`t like tooth pain!
And here are the others showing today...
Feb 14th
Lady Soma
Lady Laura Ann
Lady Doris
Lady Rexie
Lady Shari (you are here)
Very cheerful fabrics and happy design! I'm sure when your tooth isn't hurting any more, the quilting will go so easily!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY, just LOVELY! And I think it could be used for either a wall hanging or a table runner or both! Switch off from year to year. Hope your tooth is feeling better soon!!!
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging/table runner, will be beautiful which ever you choose! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOooh we think you are ever so brave - we are too scared to do paper piecing! Love your bird of paradise and your hugs and kisses are very cool! Brillinat!
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I think you could use it for both! Sorry about the tooth. I hate tooth pain too!
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon.
xo jan
I'm sorry you have tooth pain...your finished quilt is gorgeous! I think it would be really nice as a wall hanging :)
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric choice you did, and it would be a perfect table runner, I think! Get well soon :-))
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for a table runner!
Lovely job and it makes a lovely wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteway to go Shari, and a showing regardless of a completed one gets you hugs and kisses…it is after all Valentines day and we know you poured your heart into it…love to see it completed…let me know ok, so we can add that photo too to Pinterest. ( table runner)
ReplyDeleteIt makes a great wall hanging or runner! Enjoy quilting it up. I'm so sorry about your tooth pain, I, too, really hate it. I hope the infection goes away soon.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!! Looks like you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteOuch, tooth pain is a bummer. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteYour wall hanging/runner will be a joy for years to come. I really love the colors you chose. Get to feeling better and then the quilting will be a piece of cake.
Great job! I think it would be a fabulous wall hanging. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! I would make it for a wall hanging. I hope you'll soon get better and can finish it. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI say use it as a wall hanging and if you need a table runner for any occasion you can always borrow it. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I vote for wall hanging. May you soon be feeling better. XOs from me to you ... <3 Pat
ReplyDeleteFirst, I really like the name of your blog site. When my children were young, I used to tell them, "Walk with a purpose." I think your quilt would make a lovely wall hanging. Beautifully done! svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteYour table topper/wall hanging is beautiful! Just hang it on the wall when you don't need it on the table!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. It would look nice as either.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I think if you add a couple corner pockets on the back it can be a runner and a wallhanging depending on your mood for the day. Happy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you just started paper piecing! Very pretty! If you have a nice spot for a wall hanging that is long and narrow, I think this would be perfect! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeletePaper piecing boggled my mind the first time I tried it. You did a fabulous job! Beautiful! HAPPY V DAY
ReplyDeleteThe first circle block is amazing the way you worked your fabrics. Pretty colors too.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your paper piecing. Love your colors.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are really pretty! And you got even the arrow details so crisp for a new paper piecer! Yay you!!
ReplyDeleteMake it a table runner..
Susie
Very nice! I like the idea if a table runner. Thanks for sharing and I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely use it as a wall hanging- bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteYou did an incredible job for your first paper piecing project. I would use it as a table runner.
ReplyDeleteOH NO! Tooth pain is the WORST pain, aside from childbirth IMHO. Heh!! You can easily add a sleeve to the back of the piece to use it as a wall hanging by whip stitching a 1.5 - 2" tube to the back just under the binding. It would be lovely as either a runner or a hanging! Hang in there and feel better soon!!
ReplyDeletegood job. I am not a PP but sometimes you have to! You could use it both was a table runner or wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteIf you finish the quilting and binding, I think you could use it as both a table runner or wall hanging depending on how you feel about it when you want to use it. I too am taking Carol Doak's Craftsy class.
ReplyDeleteI like it as a wall hanging, but actually you could use it for both.
ReplyDeleteGreat first try at paper piecing. I love paper piecing for the precise points it produces. Why not add hanging sleeves to both ends of your project and then you can use it as either a wall hanging or a runner as the mood suits you? I like to add hanging sleeves to both ends of a wall hanging so that a piece of doweling weights the bottom to keep the hanging flat against the wall. No one will know the hanging sleeves are there when your piece is used as a runner. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it's your first paper piecing project! It's perfect and absolutely stunning!! I am looking forward to seeing it quilted. Why not use it as a wall hanging AND a table topper! I hope you feel better very soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining the blog hop and helping out!
-Soma :)
It will make a great table runner!!
ReplyDeleteHey there Lady Shari ! I hope your tooth is better this evening....I took the Carol Doak Craftsy class too....I had my kindle in the sewing room and rewound it many times until I got it down,,,I like it. Your fabric choice was an excellent one...quilt that pretty puppy up my friend and use it for both !
ReplyDeleteI really like your PP Heart, X's and O's. I do hope your tooth feels better soon. Thank you sew very much for Hopping...
ReplyDeleteNice paper piecing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute.....I like the pink fabric. I say it looks like a cute table topper.
ReplyDeletevery nice. Hope you get better soon
ReplyDeleteVery lovely, hope you are feeling better. Tooth pain is the worst so thanks for working through it to produce a beautiful table runner.
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job! I'd use it as a hanging, I like seasonal color, I guess. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely I think it turned out wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOoo, I like your piece as a hanging, I can see it on a door. Maybe on the front door, then everyone will see it for sure! Thank you for sharing your projects!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
I think you could put a sleeve on the back and use it as either a runner or wall hanging, depending on what mood you are in. You did such a nice job!
ReplyDeleteQuilting through the pain is not a good idea so I'm glad you headed to bed; hope you're feeling much better. Your PP went so well and I love your arrangement of blocks. Table runner or wall hanging will be wonderful. Here's an idea...put some fabric triangles in the (top) two corners and use it either way depending on your mood!!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like a wall hanging! Nice job
ReplyDeleteYour project is looking good! I would put corner triangles or a sleeve on the back so it can be a runner or a wall hanging. I hope your toothache is gone.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, sweet fabric!
ReplyDeleteI like it as a wall hanging...it is way to cute to set anything on it!!! put it up girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsoutely beautiful, I think it would be a great wallhanging.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!