Now given that I haven't done any paper piecing since I took a class about 5 years ago, and I haven't done much curved piecing, I have to wonder why I would decide to do this. I think it was because the size of the project looked like I might be able to complete it.
I plan to take the kit with me, next week, when I go away on retreat with my quilting friends. I thought that today might be a good day to make a test block, with some scarps, before I cut into the lovely fabric.
I was excited to discover that I have not forgotten how to paper piece. I cut my scraps carefully, so that I didn't have any pieces that didn't cover. Karen's pattern is very precise, so the curved piecing goes together beautifully. I was so pleased with the result, that I immediately turned it into a mug mat.
The binding has multiple seams, because I was using up the last of that fabric. I think, for a first try, it will do nicely. Now to cut the fabric from the kit!
Karen has her hard working assistant, Polly, helping with all her projects, so I put Polly on the back of my mug mat.
Kate, I love it - especially the backing! Your spikes show up so nicely on the black fabric, and your quilting just pops. I had never thought to do a mug mat, but I think my many orphan NYB's may find themselves bound and repurposed to this end.I am looking with a critical eye at your points and they are all perfect - way to go :) I am off to show Polly what you made. Can't wait to see what you do next weekend. My thanks to you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, perfect points, and the colour superb.great idea for a bug rug,oops!!!, that was meant to be "mug mat, what a great project for a retreat . Cheers from Jean.
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