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Oct blocks in B,W&R

B,W&R Oct Blocks

B,W&R Circle of Geese

B,W&R Friendship Block

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

Instructions

Take your time and stick with it.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Charity

Style: Cute, Funky, Whimsical, Mod, Casual

Materials

Cotton fabric, thread, paper patterns.

What was your inspiration?

Lots of beautiful BOM blocks!

What are you most proud of?

Getting through this month's blocks. They gave me fits.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Pay attention to every detail in the video and the written materials. Check out the Class Questions too. Gather as much info as you can before beginning this project. I did all this and still had trouble! Paper piecing is not for me.

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WasaNewbieJean

May 02, 2013

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OK folks - time for confession. I received a free pattern during a Shop Hop and mentally filed it away until I came across some gorgeous fabric from a new site that Amy (2012 BOM) recommended checking out. It was perfect for the project and off went my order. Turns out its a 9 inch PP block & I have to make 12 of them. They're simple string blocks but I'll need the precision of PP to get the corners to match up. Soooooo - here I go for my 2nd try. This time around I'm taking Carol Doak's Mastering Paper Piecing class here on Craftsy and I've joined her 8,500+ member yahoo group. Already getting encouraged to do better this time around :D

Beth245

Apr 20, 2013

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Your blocks are tremendous Jean but I am with you paper piecing is not for me either. Love the effect of yours though

Ladymax

May 01, 2013

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I am sorry to hear that you do not lie paper piecing. I really do like the way points come out. Even if you had problems, these turned out beautifully.

J.A.C.

Apr 17, 2013

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These blocks are gorgeous! I really like to paper piece, I like the precision that it gives you, it does have a learning curve but your blocks turned out perfection!

WasaNewbieJean

Apr 18, 2013

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Thanks J.A.C! I have always enjoyed the results. These two blocks are favorites. And now that some time has gone by and I've gained more skills I'm actually thinking of trying paper piecing again. Perhaps with the help of Craftsy's new class.... I got a freebie pattern during a Shop Hop and fell in love with some fabric. Yep, its paper piecing :D May be worth the effort.

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Mary F J

Oct 30, 2012

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Loving your colors and work.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 30, 2012

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Thank you Mary - how kind of you.

marthaquilter

Oct 29, 2012

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How did you like these blocks? Did you have any trouble doing them? The colors are great.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 29, 2012

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Hey Martha- Well, these pretty much kicked me around the block. Much like the hexis I didn't enjoy the process at all - but I'm very happy with the results. I can't see myself doing paper piecing again. Thanks much!

brbdl

Oct 28, 2012

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Beautiful love the contrasting colors.Hope mine turns out as pretty as yours. I never paper pieced before.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 28, 2012

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Thanks much!

patz in suffolk

Oct 26, 2012

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Aw - c'mon Jean - you know you LOVE paper piecing! You must - you made such a good job of these you must be feeling really proud of yourself! The first ones are bound to the the hardest (I hope!!!)

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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Sorry Pat - Let's see, why? Dulled my needles. Couldn't cut fabric to cover a section without wasting a LOT of it. Sewed sections backwards anyway. Rip, rip, rip - paper tears - print again and start over. Perforated paper kept falling apart. Sew through tape? Yikes! Oops, by habit I pick up my always kept handy good "fabric only" scissors and CUT PAPER! Argh! Well... I recall reaching a point where I simply wadded up a whole segment and threw it in the trash can. This ISN"T any fun! At least not for me. If it weren't for my perfectionism and determination to at least try all the blocks I'd have quit by then. But I kept at it and finally got through it. I didn't care for the hexis either. The only real enjoyment is the finished product. I'm proud of the results, especially the fussy cut center, and I learned a lot, but man these were a chore. :D

patz in suffolk

Oct 26, 2012

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Ah well - no pain, no gain!

Candace in Fl

Oct 26, 2012

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Wow, gorgeous and you're doing two sets. I may do another, I've promised this one and may want one for myself. I love your fabrics.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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Thanks Candace. Glad you like them. I entered BOM as a real newbie and the 1st thing I learned is I didn't buy enough fabric. I started the B,W,R when we did string blocks because I have a lot of scraps. Long story short my 1st colorway is going to be a lap quilt. I'll have some leftover blocks but haven't decided where/how to use them. DO make yourself your own quilt! Be sure to buy enough fabric up front :D. I'm sure it will be something you cherish.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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PS: Yeah! I'm not doing 2 more paper pieced blocks for my 1st colorway - nor 2 more curved pieced blocks which are also proving to be quite a challenge!

saxostamper

Oct 26, 2012

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Ps i am not enjoying paper piecing

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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Me neither!

saxostamper

Oct 26, 2012

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Hi Jean, these are just great, what brilliant blocks, nice job.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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Thanks very much. I LOVE your Curved Piecing blocks. I'm off to try them now.

Pam NZ

Oct 26, 2012

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Your blocks have the WOW factor! Love them, well done you!

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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Why thank you Pam. What a lovely compliment!

Beth245

Oct 25, 2012

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Beautiful Jean - I also had trouble with paper piecing and would strongly recommend using the correct paper for paper piecing as I have just picked my machine up from the shop after using the printer paper - not a good idea.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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Oh no Beth! There's nothing worse than having to take your machine into the shop. Mine is now making noise I've heard before so I thoroughly cleaned it after finishing paper piecing. Sept is up next so we'll see.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 26, 2012

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BTW- What is the "correct" paper. Just like to know. At the moment I don't expect to ever paper piece again but who knows....

Beth245

Oct 27, 2012

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HI Jean, don't know the correct title of the paper but I believe you get if from quilting supply stores. I had totally oiled and cleaned my machine after doing this but it persisted with a weird noise so took it into the shop - fortunately I haven't done any damage but will be talking to my patchwork store if I ever feel inclined to do paper piecing again.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 30, 2012

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Well Beth- After a good cleaning and some more sewing my machine was making noise too. So I've taken it apart , cleaned and adjusted again. Sounds better now. I REALLY hope I don't end up in the shop!

Beth245

Oct 30, 2012

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Hi Jean, I too hope you don't end up in the shop. I will be certainly talking to my local patchwork store as to the correct paper to use if I ever decide to do this again - I am not going to risk damage to my machine by using printer paper - even though I did all the lines with a sewers wheel not with the needle of my machine. I do hope others haven't had our problems with paper piecing.

Betty Keith

Oct 25, 2012

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Beautivul

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thanks Betty. Love your blocks! Especially Sept.

n6neb

Oct 25, 2012

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These are great!

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thank you!

Marie Genereux

Oct 25, 2012

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wonderful block. Love the effect in the center.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thanks Marie!

Surfside6

Oct 25, 2012

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Jean - you lost me in following? Do you think it's a conspiracy because of my gripping about the "heart"? I have read others have "lost" pictures and such. This is the world of blogs and computers et al. The important thing is you found me again, thankfully. Glad you got to see my whack project. Glad you like it. Hugs

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Glad I found you again too! Hugs back atcha.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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PS: As for conspiracy - I'm not taking any chances by mentioning hearts anymore. No really, I'm sure these glitches are part of getting a new (barely a year old) popular site working properly. :D

jmacal9425

Oct 25, 2012

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Just beautiful!

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thanks much. I'm just knocked out by your Oct blocks - especially your Circle of Geese.

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WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thank you!

jfriel

Oct 25, 2012

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Love those blocks!! Nice job

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thanks my friend. We're almost done!

klh

Oct 24, 2012

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very striking!

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thanks much. Love your blocks!

Caroling Carol

Oct 24, 2012

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Love the colors!

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 25, 2012

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Thanks Carol. B,W&R is one of my favorite combos.

Darns

Oct 24, 2012

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These are wonderful! Love the center - great job!

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 24, 2012

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Thanks Darns. Much like the hexis I didn't care for the process but I really like the result!

Surfside6

Oct 24, 2012

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These came out really well, Jean

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 24, 2012

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Thanks Surfside6 - I don't know how it happened but my "following" you got lost. I just saw your stack & whack blocks. They're fantastic and they look like they take a lot less work (sewing wise). Will have to give them a try.

Gog

Oct 24, 2012

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Love the fussy cut centre - so effective, your blocks look great.

WasaNewbieJean

Oct 24, 2012

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Thanks very much Gog. Love your blocks! Look forward to seeing your finished quilt.

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