It is time. The Big Reveal!
Missie of Traditional Primitives has gotten the quilt done and the pattern will be ready soon for all of you who love to paper piece and applique. I love her patterns and reading her blog. This past summer she asked me test some paper pieced blocks. It is called
The Gardens of the King. My reveal is just a few of the paper pieced blocks. I only made four because I have had some family stuff going on and didn't have time to more. One day!
I made a table runner using some modern fabrics.
Missie and
Karen H. of Faeries and Fibres have used reproduction fabrics.
Sometimes it is fun to see a pattern done in different fabrics. Either way the blocks are pretty fascinating.
I did big stitch quilting with perle cotton thread.
If you like to paper piece, do applique or both I highly recommend these two products which you can get from
Missie's web store. I haven't ever seen this finger stiletto before but it is awesome. Use it when you are using your iron to prep pieces. You won't get burned. I haven't tried it yet but I bet you could use it when sewing too. Just be careful as with any stiletto.
These freezer paper sheets are the best. I would rather use the sheets than the freezer paper from the grocery store. The shiny side sticks much better and will stay stuck for longer periods of time than the the roll of freezer paper. These sheets are the only thing I use.
Missie also sells a starch brush too. Check out her
notions page for it too.
Now that you have seen my version of "The Gardens of the King" (Missie's version of the King George III coverlet) go see
Missie and
Karen's quilts. You will be amazed and awe struck! I hope you will be inspired to make your own version of
Missie's new pattern.
Be sure to let Missie know that you want the pattern as soon as it becomes available.
With Passion,
Carrie P.
ps I just wanted to let you know that surgery went well. There was a little bit more damage than the doctor expected so I will be in a sling for 3 weeks. Typing with one hand is hard. Thanks for all the well wishes and kind comments for my speedy recovery. Be back soon.
27 comments:
I'm glad to hear you are doing well! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. :)
Your table runner looks lovely. Those blocks are so unique and beautiful! I haven't had the patience for foundation piecing for a few years. But the results are definitely crisp and stunning.
Nice to know that your surgery was fine and that you are on the mend.
Your table runner is absolutely fantastic!! Very beautiful:)
You did a beautiful job on the piecing and love your table runner. I hope you feel better soon and can get back to your quilting.
Debbie
Bummer about the three weeks but each day you will be better and better. You did a beautiful job, I just love your color choices.
Glad to hear you are on the mend! Your runner is lovely. I have a friend who has one of those finger thingies, she loves it!
Beautiful blocks...how fun to be the first to try them!! (and helpful for your friend!) I hope for you a speedy return to being two-handed! Best wishes for quick and thorough healing!
Feel better real fast ; )
Lovely runner
lovely blocks Carrie,
good to hear your surgery went well. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
I hope you feel better soon dear Carrie!
Your runner is fantastic - you have used beautiful modern fabrics - I love it!
Hugs, Deborah
Very pretty and I love how you set the blocks into a table runner. Lots of great products available to help make successful projects and I'm amazed at the folks who design them.
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Very pretty. Prayers that you heal quickly. Take it easy and don't overdo it, give it time to heal.
I just love it, Carrie!! You did a great job! So glad to hear your surgery went well and it's over now. Three weeks seems like a long time, but when you've fully recovered, you will be so glad!
Oh Carrie - a sling for 3 weeks!!! I am praying for a quick and thorough healing, hon. I know how bad typing with one finger can be....you just stay off the computer and take it easy, ok?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your version of these blocks. They're gorgeous in any color, but you've really made them pop. Spectacular!!!
So glad you're doing well! Three weeks will go by very fast...just take it slow and don't overdo. You'll be back to yourself in no time ;)
I love the table runner. I will have to check those patterns out..thanks!
Really gorgeous example of the blocks Carrie! I enjoy the fabric choices you've made.
So happy to hear you are recovering well. Wishing you all the best as you heal!
Your blocks look lovely and I love the way you set them in the table runner!
Wonderful, Carrie! It's so pretty! I have to try that stiletto as well. So glad your surgery went well!
Cheers!
What a great idea to make a table runner out of a few of the blocks. I'll get that stiletto a look. Already use the papers, but a different brand - they're a bit thicker and work great to make templates. Hope you shoulder continues to get better.
I feel so neglectful....I'm glad your surgery is over. I wish you a speedy recovery. I love the table runner. Hugs
What a pretty table runner - I love the colors you chose! blessings, marlene
Love the runner, just fabulous. Hope you recover quickly.
Lovely table runner! I will definitely check out the pattern. Hope you heal well and quickly.
Wishing you a very speedy recovery. I remember how hard it was to type with one hand :-(
Oh Carrie your table running came out wonderfully. What a beautiful set of patterns. I've never tried paper piecing but these are just darling. Thank you for sharing. I'm glad to hear your surgery went well and will pray for a speedy recovery for you so you can get back to "normal". Take good care now. Karen
I'm glad your surgery went well. I hope it's not paining you too much. I really like your test blocks - very pretty fabric choices. :)
I hope you are improving in health. Have a Merry Christmas!
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