Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Paper Piecing


We have had more than two weeks of rain here so the chance to work with some color is more than exciting.



Daddio's tumbler quilt is all together and edged with half tumblers but now I want to add a straight row before the binding.




I went to the online paper piecing store and bought some 2 inch x 4 inch rectangles.



Why not just sew on a border from a strip of material like you would with a regular quilt top? Because there are no seam allowances on the paper pieces so I would lose most of the pretty little half tumbler edge if I did. As for that color, I pulled out Daddio's fabric stash and went for the brightest color I could find because that's what he always did. He wasn't timid about mixing patterns and colors so I tried to keep it all in the spirit of the designer. I can't wait to finish it and take it for him to see. I bet he remembers this one.
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6 comments:

  1. The Well Fed WheelMay 11, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful quilt!!! I agree this one just might spark his memory but even if it doesn't,you will always have it as a memory of all your quilting times together.

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  2. AnonymousMay 11, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Love that POP of yellow!

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  3. JanetMay 11, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    I love the bright colors and pretty patterns. The yellow border will be perfect.

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  4. elnsMay 11, 2016 at 1:35 PM

    It's really lovely. I love the colors and I like the idea of the rectangular border to not lose the other pieces at the edging. Gorgeous.

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  5. kathy bMay 11, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    As you know I'm all about yellow lately!! Love that quilt

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  6. Delighted HandsMay 11, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    It's a beauty! The border is just right for this quilt; it's worth the extra work. I'm sure he will love the feel of the quilt on his lap!

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