I don’t know why I agreed to this blog hop as I’m not a die-hard fan of EPP… probably because it’s such a cool idea and I knew I had to offer up a Japanese input! Even though I’m still not convinced about the supposed joy EPP is… But nevertheless, I agreed, so I did! And I actually enjoyed it… Read More
WIP Wednesday: Wombat Stew, Wombat Stew… Itadakimasu!
I am part of a wonderful little paper piecing bee called Wombat Stew. There are 7 of us and each month, we take turns being Queen Wombat and the rest of the group designs a paper pieced block according to the requested specifications. It’s also all from stash, which I love! I had the privilege of being first Queen Wombat… Read More
Assorted TGIFF
After having lost my sewjo for a week or so, I eased back on board this week with three small finishes. The first was a stroller book bag that has been in the WIP pipeline for a good couple of months. I had finished the front weeks ago, and then left the easiest part of adding a back, a lining… Read More
On The Go High and Low Pillow
Two little people woke up this morning to find something new on the couch… The pillow stars “Thomas and Harold!!!!!!!!” according to Little Miss – high praise indeed. I added a border to the four blocks to bring it up to size (45cm/18″) using an orange DS print. It’s a little wonky, but the fact that the four blocks line… Read More
Toot Toot!
I’m on track for my next finish… a train track that is! This is the last of the transport paper piecing patterns by Kristy. I’ve had the immense pleasure of pattern testing for her, and my kids are very grateful for it! They are seriously great patterns, and easily adaptable to suit your needs – I made a QANTAS… Read More
WIP Wednesday: Winners and Grinners!
First, I have two giveaways for which to announce the winners! The first lucky winner of the 2 Coquette charm packs from Julie at The Intrepid Thread is Heather A! And the winner of the transport I-spy charms is Janice! Congratulations ladies!! Emails have been sent. ———— And as for grinners? Besides those lucky ladies? My kids at the latest… Read More
Sunday Stash: Oh So Blue
After a busy couple of weeks studying and getting projects finished for my blog hop day and TGIFF, I finally started to paper piece a couple of patterns for Kristy – a fire engine and a train. Only to discover that my stash is sorely lacking in blues. As in, virtually nil. Seriously. A couple of greeny blues that are… Read More
Practically Paper Piecing Blog Hop Coming Soon!
Kristy at Quiet Play is hosting an awesome blog hop in August, and I’m joining in!! The idea behind this hop is to turn all those orphaned paper pieced blocks into something useful. You know all those blocks you try out because it’s a cool pattern? Like, a helicoptor, or a plane? Pattern by Kristy herself! All mistakes were totally… Read More
Hello Helicopter!
Kristy at Quiet Play is the one who got me into paper piecing. She was the one who introduced me to the sewing machine paper piecing pattern that has since got me hooked into making gorgeous pieces of fabric art! Now, without a printer at home yet and having to rely on hubby’s work printer, I haven’t done much else… Read More
WIP Wednesday: Paper Piecing Panic
Kristy at Quiet Play is quite the paper piecer-er. And doesn’t she know it?! Always showing off her skills… Ahem, no, not really. I am just in awe of her skills and was inspired by her beautiful sewing machine cover (in Good Fortune no less!) to dive head first into the world of foundation paper piecing. And by head first… Read More