I've Been Paper Piecing

Moaning all the way, I've been paper piecing some Splendid Sampler blocks, and oh boy, one was hard!  Took me two days.

Now remember - these blocks are 6 1/2" square and take the straps of the bodice - those pieces of background around them were tiny. And I kept putting the fabric in the wrong direction --grrrrrh.  I'm going to make a sign that says check twice, sew once - lol.  Then today's block was posted and guess what - it is paper piecing too!  This one just took two hours - maybe I"m getting the hang of it (even though I used the ripper on this one also:

Phew, done working on SS for now even though I have about six I'm behind on. But I have to deal with this:

before I can sew anything again.  Who would have though PP can be so messy.  Where's the trash can?

Blessings!

Home from Retreat

What a great time we had! Viña de Lestonnac is a wonderful place to meet with friends and quilt. Mom had a great time and so did I.  One of the things we had to bring was a quilt that exemplified our quilting journey.  Here's what Mom brought:
She loves to embroider.

We did make and takes. One was a journal cover. Another is a stitchery - very appropriate for a quilter's journey. Also had a sewing mat/cover  (free) to make:

We also made accidental landscapes - the first photos are the grounds outside - good ideas for our pieces.  

Here are a few of the landscapes created:

These are going to be great wall hangings!  We also had time to work on our own projects:

a scrappy quilt

beautiful grandmothers flower garden

more hexie blocks and a fab heart quilt emerging

Isn't this a gorgeous tablet cover!

I love retreats!

WIPs Be Gone to Retreat & Giveaway

Had to finish that baby quilt top, so no progress on my WIPs.  And tomorrow I'm off to a retreat.  I'm taking a WIP or two along, so maybe I'll have some progress to share at next week's WIP post.

Before I say anything else, let me make known to you the winner from the book giveaway for April 24.  It is Paula from Paula B Quilts.  She chose a Patrick Lose book.  I'll be sending it to her just as soon as I can find a moment to package it and get to the PO.

Here's a photo I found on the NET that I'd like to make someday into a cityscape quilt. I can dream,
can't I?

 Link below and you'll have a chance at another book. I'll be sending the winner a list of three titles from which one can be picked. Remember if you don't have a blog, you can always post a photo from a photostream.  Please be sure there is some way for me to contact you.  I'll be linking to several parties - Tab above. Blessings!

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