Some bibs and my clamshell cushion cover as part of the Curves Class.
Rachel calls for an invisible zipper and I am comfortable putting them in, but I am also lazy ;) So I opted to use the resources I had on hand rather than make the trek to my local haberdashery store. I used the fun grey print with some bright fabric covered buttons. I kind of hope we'll use both sides of this cushion equally.
I finished two blocks for the Lucky Stars BOM, the practice block that I shared earlier in the week and yesterday I got onto the January block. I think I will make all of the blocks in the same palette and then use them for cushion covers. I'm doing the 6.5" block size so I figure I can fit four on a large cushion cover, but that might be a little busy. Either way I plan to use them as they're so pretty :)
My other finish for the week which really gives me that TGIFF feeling is a wee 10.5" block for Lara as part of our Wombat Stew Paper Piecing Bee. Lara asked for 10" finished teapot blocks that reflect us and include a selvedge. Lara was super keen on my triangle quilt and even based her bee block last year on that palette, so I used scraps to paper piece a triangle teapot for her. I love it and I hope she does too :) In fact, I think I might have to replicate this one for me. I really love those prints in the tiny triangles!
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| My first EQ 7 pattern all pieced and ready to go! |
The reason that this block is significant is that it is my first pattern designed with EQ 7. My previous PP blocks were designed with Quilt Assistant which is free (and therefore wonderful) but was kind of driving me bananas. I spent a good few weeks playing around and getting frustrated with EQ 7. Kristy, the paper piecing queen warned me that EQ 7 has a learning curve and she has been very generous sharing her knowledge (thank you!!). After quite a few drafts it all came together and I'm feeling really happy with the pattern. The triangles obviously take a lot of piecing, but it is otherwise simple and straightforward. Yay! I have to download some software to turn the pattern into a PDF, but once I do it will be available as a free pattern, hopefully I'll have it ready to share next week (the weekend is family time).
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| Hmmm, I possibly should have chosen a yellow which has a greater contrast... You can see the finished block above :) |
I'm a little behind on my curves class and I want to get onto my February bee block (a great polaroid design by Fiona) but then it is back to some overdue projects.
Do you have that TGIFF feeling today? It's great when it all comes together :) Hooray for finishes!!
Bonne weekend xx
I'm linking up to TGIFF over at Made in Home.
Amazing!!! Can't wait to try your pattern. I am seeing a 7's teapot vibe in my future...still haven't loaded my EQ7, maybe this weekend...
ReplyDeleteSome great blocks there! Love your teapot block, I think the fabric combos were perfect!
ReplyDeleteyay for some fun finishes Gemma! The super hero bib is so cute, your clamshell pillow is beautiful (i prefer the look of a button enclosure and the back of your pillow is as pretty as the front!!). You did an amazing job with the triangle teapot pattern!!!isn't it great to have a paper piecing pattern making Queen for a friend?!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove love the teapot! Thank you for linking in your gorgeous finishes!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous teapot - the triangle piecing is a brilliant way to make it represent you!
ReplyDeleteYour teapot is just adorable, congrats too for mastering the mysteries of EQ7!
ReplyDeleteLove that cushion (front and back) and the palette you chose for the Lucky Stars BOM (haven't started on mine because I haven't decided on colors). And that tea pot is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome fabric/color choice on that pillow! And I love your teapot, it turned out so great! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI adore you're pillow. You *must* use both sides equally. The print and those buttons are too adorable! I really should make something similar next time I make a pillow (like soon) and forfeit my simple envelope back for this! I know I still have some covered button dummies somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI really like the cushion Gemma - especially the fussy cut peacock! Your teapot block is just gorgeous....you obviously have the knack for EQ!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all those finishes, I love your clamshell cushion. If it had been me, I would have made an envelope back -- no zippers in my covers either!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes Gemma - the teapot is so cute, and I love the curves pillow, those buttons look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, way to go, Gemma! You are smoking this week! Kudos to you for figuring out EQ 7. I'm still struggling with EQ5, but vow that I won't upgrade until I can use it properly. LOVE your teapot!
ReplyDeleteThat is so generous of you to offer up this pattern - I love it!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all the work and progress! I only did the bunting in Curves Week 1, but did finish Rainbow Road today :) Haven't even started the Lucky Stars blocks. Yours are inspiring me to swallow my fear and start!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for a Liebster Award. It's for small or new blogs that are really lovely and inspirational! You get to pass the award on in turn to other blogs you love :)
You can read more about it here at my blog:
http://irishthredhead.blogspot.ie/2013/01/the-reason-for-very-happy-few-days.html
That pillow is for me, right?!
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