Well, I did not get to post anything last week! This summer has been kicking my butt and taking up all my sewing time! The girls have only 5 1/2 weeks left of summer break though, so I am soaking up all the time that I can get with them while they are here! I did get a day in the sewing room this week, and wow, it really felt good to sew again! I forget sometimes how much I miss it! Here is what I have been working on:
Then I started on the 10th block, but got as far as piecing together the paper piecing pattern after printing it. I need to sit down and work out which fabrics I want to use and where... I might go for a graduated color look...we shall see! The pattern kinda scares the crap outta me lol. It will be my fourth attempt at paper piecing, the third being the block above!
Then I pieced together the first row of triangles ... there was A LOT of swearing and seam ripping involved. lol I keep at it though and after a 5 to 27 minute break I persevered darnnit! Then, I promptly decided to set it aside and work on it when I have more patience lol.
Last, but not least I got the backing finally for my dresden runner, so I basted it and it is ready for quilting :) Hopefully I will get to work on it soon as I really love how it is turning out! The pic is awful, it was nighttime by the time I was done lol
That is what I have been up to! How about you?!
On a side note I wanted to say... If I stop by your blog, leave a comment and a link back to my blog, it is because I am sharing in a hop with you. I copy and paste my blog link (not the whole comment) but I never ever ever leave a comment that is not genuine and directed specifically at someone. So, just...ya know, so you know :) I do not like when I see people do that either so I just wanted to be on the up and up!
With that said, link me up if I haven't already stopped and commented, I would love to share and see what you have been up to as well! :) Happy Wednesday!
-Tanyia
I love your Skill-builder block; such striking colors. Isn't it frustrating to rip out paper-piecing, with those tiny stitches! Sometimes the best thing to do is know when to take a break :)
ReplyDeleteI love how the Skill Builder block looks without the circles. It looks cleaner and crisper, if you ask me. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots of projects on the go!! I think my favorite is your Skill Builder block but they are all beautiful!! I love your blog name and it was fun to visit!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have used black in your skill builder block, it really makes the other colours pop. I haven't tried triangles yet ... so you're a braver sewer than me!
ReplyDeleteYour Dresden looks great and so do your triangles. Can't wait to see the finished products.
ReplyDeleteGreat colours in your Dresden table runner!
ReplyDeleteLove that black and bright - it's been kne of my favourite colour combos from the start. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're building those skills, Tanyia! Keep at it. Your PP looks great!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Dresden block! Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! That backing looks great with the Dresden runner!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My quilt Infatuation
Thanks for visiting....when my boys were young; I didn't do a lot of sewing at all. My time is my own now; but enjoy them while they are home....
ReplyDeleteyou are scaring me about the triangles! =) hope it works more smoothly next time around. the colors sure look pretty.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya on the no sewing time. I'm like you I rather spend that time with my kids than to be cooped up. Summer is the time to get out. Besides fall will be here all too soon anyway! Also thanks for being real about the link too.
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great! Plus the other projects too. I have some triangles on my list too but not sure if I have the patience though.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting my blog. I am going to attempt triangle quilting but am a bit worried. Yours looks perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteI really like the skill builder block - love the colours and it looks great without the circles. I could see those triangles in a border - you have great patience for rows of them!
ReplyDeleteWow! Using black as your background fabric makes those colors pop so much! You did a great job on it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been sending much time sewing or blogging either because of summer break. It looks like you got lots accomplished to me :-)
ReplyDeleteYour skill builder block looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thanks for stopping by my blog! It looks good without the circles :) http://amateurquilter.blogspot.com/2013/07/did-you-miss-me.html
ReplyDeleteQuilting can be frustrating sometimes can't it, but then it's our successes which motivate us to keep going. Enjoy the rest of your girls' summer break.
ReplyDeleteLoving all your projects!
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