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Quilting: Box of Chocolates
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Box of Chocolates

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Quick-Strip Paper Piecing »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Romantic, Casual, Cute


Materials

Just thought I'd make my first attempt at paper piecing with some fun Valentine's Day fabrics and ribbon.

What was your inspiration?

Valentine's Day box of chocolates

What are you most proud of?

I like the variety of materials. I used pieces of ribbon for some of the 2" strip piecing.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Double check each piece for complete fabric coverage of an area before you get too far. I had to do some ripping on a couple or pieces!

 

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klh on craftsy.com
klh
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
this is beautiful - looks good enough to eat!
HoverGirl on craftsy.com
Mar 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! My sweet tooth always gets the better of me!
Peggy Martin on craftsy.com
Peggy Martin
Craftsy Instructor
Feb 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful blocks!! I'm so impressed with your color combinations, and also the fact that you used ribbon in the piecing. That's one of the perks with paper piecing - it is a bit easier to use fabrics other than cotton. I'll bet you had to be super careful with the iron, though, and use low heat and/or a pressing cloth so the ribbon didn't melt! Nice work!
HoverGirl on craftsy.com
Feb 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, yes, I kept the iron on a medium setting. I just really wanted to use that ribbon. :D
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Feb 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Yummy! Beautiful blocks, and they most certainly live up to their name. I love how you've used a variety of fabrics in the pink one... works great but I wouldn't have expected that!
HoverGirl on craftsy.com
Feb 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I thought it would be fun to go all out with the pinks and browns with it being around Valentine's day. Might as well have some fun while I'm learning.