I've been finishing a few blocks that I started at the Sewing Summit. This block was from Elizabeth and Lee's paper-piecing class. I've done some foundation paper-piecing in the past, but it was really good to have a refresher. You can find the tutorial and pattern for this block here.
Another block using partial seams taught by Faith. Wow - pretty slick. This will probably become a throw pillow of sorts. The colors are my happy colors - rainbow brights. Most of them came from my stash drawers, but I pulled a few from some new FQ's.
I love a good royal blue, but usually have a really hard time finding them. I found a couple of good ones in Dear Stella's Maasai Mara collection. The same prints are also available in some good, warm grays and neutrals. I used one of them in the block at the top. (Both colorways are available from Fat Quarter Shop.)
Finally a couple of quilts that are almost finished. They went off to the quilters this week. I love the color combo on these ones - I can say that without bragging because I didn't pick the colors myself. They're for a friend's baby nursery. So stay tuned. Lots of sewing in the works here. But I need to set some of it aside to make black Harry Potter robes for Halloween. (sigh) I much prefer working with the pretty colors.
Jenny
That first block is out of sight. I love it. I never think I want those Denyse Schmidt prints (any of them); but after I see them sewn, I decide they're my favorite prints ever.
Cynthia
I love the paper pieced block! The british fabric is really cute and isn't quilting rewarding fun???
Maria
Beautiful block, thanks for the link to the tutorial. Also love the British themed fabric. Brings back memories of when I was living in the UK.
Funky Kim
Beautiful blocks! And what fun London fabric!
Andy
Amy - I saw that Japanese import print at the shop at Gardner Village last week and thought of you! I'm glad you found it too 🙂
IzzyR
Those blocks you made are so well put together , colorwise. Very nice. Also that British themed fabric is so cute 🙂
Shontelle
I love your blocks - I am going to need to give foundation piecing a red hot go I think.
Michele
Lots of great sewing and ery nice additions to your stash. Can't wait to hear more about your SS trip.
Lucy @ Charm About You
Fabulous blocks and I love the dear Stella!
Rebecca Grace
Beautiful! I love the color combinations in the first paper pieced block, and that Japanese import fabric is adorable. I hope you post photos of those quilts when they come back from the quilter -- showing them to us all folded up is such a TEASE! 😉
Sallie
SCORE! Love that Japanese British fabric!
Cathy
No, your responsible for my Unon Jack quilt! My sewing buddy and I are having a Jack stitching night tonight! Can't wait for youto start the London one!! Lol
Three Sisterz
Your paper pieced block is gorgeous! Wow. Love your partial seam blocks. I'm still working on more of them and adding sashing. Love your bright colors!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Courtenay
Erin McSweeney
I love the london fabric thats awesome I so would have had to buy some myself if I saw it..great choice.
Lee
The star block is gorgeous, Amy!! So glad you took our class and enjoyed it! : )
diane
The star block is so pretty. I need to work on finishing my sewing summit class projects this week.
MellieWo
Don't mind a bit about the British themes 🙂 Very cute fabric!
bethanndodd
It's all beautiful!! I haven't worked on any quilts for 2 weeks. Your blocks have inspired me, thanks! Hope you had a lovely weekend. Smiles-Beth
Katy Cameron
Well done for getting those blocks done so quickly - I never even got to start mine as it was my first class and the fabric was in the missing luggage (of course!) Still, Rachael got extra bits done for her instead lol<br /><br />Love the Japanese Brit fabric, I may never be able to look at the queen the same way again though ;o)
Faith Jones
Love how your blocks turned out!
Holly
DYING over that japanese british print. WHERE did you find it?<br /><br />hollylesue[at]gmail[dot]com
Alice
This comment has been removed by the author.
Alice
Amy, you do such beautiful work! <br />Holly, I found some of the London fabric on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107737765/london-design-japanese-fabric-white-110<br />It's sold by 1/2 yard.
amy smart
Awesome Alice! Thanks so much for the link!