This month it was foundation piecing chosen by Sew Happy and "boy oh boy" did we have some fun......well if you call it fun having to unpick almost as much as you sew.
The original pattern came from Charise and she even gave you a hint on how to sew it together. I have done quite a lot of foundation piecing, so thought it would be a piece of cake.....how wrong could I be!
I started as instructed by cutting up the pattern
this was the easy bit |
I then started to sew but forgot to add the 1/4" seam allowance for joining to the next piece of pattern...... unpicking began!
This piece took hours and hours....I am kidding not, in fact I am surprised there is any pattern or fabric left
Grrrrrr! |
Not quite together but it will fit |
The rest should be a breeze ....... don't be fooled by what looks simple ..
this was probably the only bit that didn't have any reverse stitching to do
you still had to be careful with that little strip at the top |
but finally I got it together
Phew!!!! |
Now how to quilt.... I decided to quilt pebbles as I wanted to disguise all the seams.
What do you think? |
To say this one was a challenge would be an understatement, but I am thrilled with the results and I love the banter between friends.
This one really did make us break out the seam rippers! But great fun to do really. Really.....
ReplyDeleteStunning!! Great piece of work.
ReplyDeleteJo its great ! I am sure you are very pleased
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic Jo, so effective with the pebbling.
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