Paper piecing - slopestyle

Yes I'm still at it.

Inspired by this bee and the ski-themed foundation pieced blocks one member requested, I decided to start my own ski-themed quilt because that would be the perfect addition to our ski-themed game room. Plus I love ski stuff so it would just be a uber-cool addition to our home.

So this is the first block for that quilt. Designed by Amy (During Quiet time) you can purchase the block in her etsy shop here.

More ski themed blocks to follow and since I can't find too many foundation pieced block patterns with a ski theme (I've found 1 so far), I guess I'll have to start designing my own.

Off to start drawing lots of lines as I embark upon designing a foundation block....stay tuned.

Happy Sewing!

Paper piecing craze

Weekend sewing fun ~ Block 2 of the Sew Out Loud quilt along is out and I had to whip it up. This one is designed by Kirie of Shapemoth. I chose to do the scrappy background version to add a little interest. Lots of different text fabrics needed. Add in a little hand stitching... and all done. Woot that was fun! Then a little Matroshcka fun (aka copying Heather) Not sure what this will become but it was fun to make. Needs a little more practice though. Pattern from Bubble stitch on Etsy.

PTS7

Ah that time of year again, my favorite Swap of them all - Pillow Talk Swap version 7. I have been kind of trying to cut back on swaps because they take so much time, but I can't give up the PTS. This time I went all scrappy. It still has a touch of modern and me in it, but it's scrappy and colorful and reminds me of spring. I hope my partner will like it. It's got lots of texty fabrics and a flour sack print on the back. Sorry about the dark pics, it was raining and I was losing daylight fast. I paper pieced the flower petals then appliquéd them onto the top of the pillow. A little hand quilting as an accent and it's all done. Hope you like it partner Happy Sewing!