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Quilting: Silver Maple 24x30.5in
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Silver Maple 24x30.5in

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Silver Maple

Instructions

From Fons & Porter's Easy Quilts Winter 2012
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional, Casual, Classic

Materials

Foundation paper piecing paper, cotton fabrics from stash

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to use the border fabric on something and I saw this little quilt in a magazine. I thought it would also be a good opportunity to try foundation paper piecing. It was a little tricky because the sashing strips and cornerstones were only 1 inch and the whole thing was on point with setting triangles.

What are you most proud of?

Foundation paper piecing is fun once you get the hang of it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The quilt is quite small but is a fun project.

 

12 comments

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Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Pam Sews
May 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, Arlene - for someone who started in 2011, you are prolific!! I especially like this one - great style and colors. I started just like you, but I'm still working... and so jealous of your output! I loved discovering paper piecing, too - and the Stupendous Stitching. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations!
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Arlene C
May 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Well, Pam . . .I started quilting in 2011. I learned to sew when I was in elementary school when I made an apron and then made one of those circular skirts with a zipper. That was in the 1950s so I've been sewing a long time. I have always owned a sewing machine but not always sewn. It was 2011 when I found a new obsessive hobby. With the help of Craftsy, I've been able to learn a lot of new techniques and have been able to put them to use and make some fun things. The other crafters have given me incentive to have fun and put my sewing machine to use.
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usa
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful work! I love the colors!
Arlene C on craftsy.com
Arlene C
Dec 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Julie.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is stunning and your fabrics are so pretty. Your paper piecing is super
Arlene C on craftsy.com
Arlene C
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Desna
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Just fabulous, really love this! Well done Arlene!
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Arlene C
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Pam
MsQuilty on craftsy.com
MsQuilty
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
soo pretty Arlene! well done!
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Arlene C
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Ms Quilty.
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Nancy-Tait
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow Arlene I LOVE this!!! Well done! I love paper piecing too... but have not finished anything just been playing around with it. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Arlene C on craftsy.com
Arlene C
Nov 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Nancy. That's what I was doing when I made the Flying Geese and this little quilt. Playing around with paper piecing. I love learning new techniques but can't focus long enough to make something I need to devote loads of time to. Hope you too have a wonderful Christmas.

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