Paper piecing THANK YOU!

[Joan@DebtofGratitude]

Hi friends,

A week or two ago I posted my frustration with trying to learn paper piecing. I want to thank all of you for your encouragement, especially the tip to take Carol Doak's Craftsy class.

I enrolled in the course for only $14.99 (a bargain in my book). Of course, I ran right out and bought more supplies (another, smaller rotary cutter and blades, two "add a quarter" rulers, flat pins, foundation paper, removable tape, more fabric OF COURSE) and ended up spending $100 . . . but it's only money, right?

I've been practicing a lot, which is unusual for me. I am NOT a perfectionist and I lean toward improv piecing, so this is definitely a technique that tries my patience and my persistence. But I'm kind of enjoying slowing down, and focusing on perfect points and smaller work.

Anyway, here's a pot holder I made today from a practice block. All but one point is perfect. 90% works for me, lol!

[Sharyn J]

Beautiful! So glad that you enjoyed her class. I learned a lot of great tips, even though I've done paper piecing before. One thing that I enjoy is making little squares to insert in her gift cards from her patterns download. It's great practice and makes a lovely card.

[Sandy Navas]

Okay, Joan - but you didn't have to fold over the point that wasn't quite with it - love the colors you chose. Keep at it. My biggest problem is that I never have it on the right paper . . . hmmm - that shows my lazy streak, I think.

[songbird857]

Nice job :-) your colors are very pretty...

[SandraC]

Very nicely done - even put on a little - thing-a-ma-jig to hang the pot holder. I am impressed not only with your project but with you dedication to learn no matter what the "cost". Great job.

[Marebear]

Great job!! Paper piecing is something I would like to try too. Your star looks great!

[Wwena]

It looks fabulous! I love paper piecing and I have loads to learn still too. Same in all areas of quilting for me though lol.

[ilive2craft2]

So glad that you liked the class - I thought it really explained it well. I don't do the basting of the pieces together - I am just not that picky I guess. I pin at the matching lines and hope for the best and so far, they have turned out ok!

I love your star! You did a great job!

[a1angiem]

Haha, even though I signed up for that class ages ago, I'm just getting to it now. It really is an awesome class and carol is so sweet. I too went out and bought a bunch of new supplies and am super excited to get started. I like the idea of some small projects like blocks for the cards, etc. have fun...and the extra money you spent is worth the investment I'd say! (Because I did it too!)

Oh, and your block is lovely and I LOVE your colours.

[Spudgrandma]

Great job, I've been wanting to try my had at paper piecing. I will have to check out the class, now to find the time and energy to do it LOL