When I saw the name of today’s block I could not help but smile. I know the block is named after the Beatles song, but Penny Lane reminds me so much of Kate Hudson’s character in “Almost Famous”, one of my favorite films. I think it is a fitting block for both the song and the character…
This 72 piece beauty is another fabulous block for the amazing Julie at 627handworks. You can find the free paper piecing pattern here. Her version of this pattern is darling and very different from mine.
This block was not without a hiccup or two. First there was the “not concentrating on what I am doing mistake” which resulted in this misformed section and lots of unpicking.
Then I managed to break a needle trying to go through the center bulk. I had forgotten to remove the paper bits from the middle section to make it easier to sew through. Whoops.
Despite all this I love how this block came out. It is going to fit beautifully with the other blocks. I may end up replacing my last green block which is also scrappy but which is too messy for me… if you are curious you can find it here.
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You never cease to amaze me! The greens and grays look SO fabulous together.
Really helps when I am working from such great patterns. Looking forward to making Mercury next. You rock!!!!
There you go again with another fabulous block! AWESOME!!
Thanks. I really do like this block. It turned out better than I pictured.
Hello Wombat,
Wonderful piecing. It was worth breaking a needle for the end result.
I used to live round the corner from Penny Lane. It was The Street With No Name. The council had given up replacing the street signs because they kept getting nicked.
Love from England,
Muv
I love the idea that the street signs kept getting nicked. Too funny.
Cath …………what can I say absolutely GORGEOUS. I love it! You are so clever with your colour choices !!! Have a great day! Marie
Thanks Marie. I do love to p,ay with colour. It is for me the most funest part of the process. I would like some quilting elves to do the basting and quilting for me and I would be supremely happy.
This one was definitely on my list to do after Icky Thump – love that pattern and the fabrics that you’re working with!!
Icky thump is still my absolute favorite.
Man, that really pops! I love it!
So I’ve been on a bit if a self imposed Internet ban till the bar is over with but I caught a glimpse of this and couldn’t NOT say something. Love.
I am so glad you broke your ban for me. I feel very honored.
FABULOUS!!! I always think of Kate Hudson’s character when I hear “Penny Lane” too. 🙂
Your paper piecing Mondays series has me wanting to branch out and try this method. Your block today is just stunning!
Thanks. You should definitely try paper piecing at least once. It produces really fabulous results.
Ahhhhhh!!! I didn’t know to take out the paper in the center- so helpful. Great job as always on this block. Looks like a jewel and I love the dark frame!!!
This is quite the block! I’m not sure I would attempt it.
Hello fellow aussie by the way. I found you through the plum and Jane link up.
G’day. I am glad you found me. Boy there are so many talented Aussies out there in the quilting world. It is very exciting.
This paper-piecing project is great! Nice work on the fabric selection.
I think this is my favorite one that you’ve done so far! The green just sparkles!
Yep, this green block is better. (I liked the last one a lot too, but now I see what you were trying to get at.) Your green are so vibrant and lush!
Love it!
Love it!! The greens are just perfect in all their scrappy glory!
And i love how you alternated the shades with each ring out, looks awesome!
Love Love Love it! Paper-piecing is my favorite method so I will be back every Monday! I love how the bright and grey blocks are coming together.
Lions and tigers and bears…oh my! This is amazing! Kudos and chocolate for you!
Oh yum chocolate!
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I totally agree.
I love it. Thanks for sharing
This is one of my all time favorite blocks. I was surprised by how fab all the scraps looked.
Love, love this block. But where is the pattern?
Click on the link in the post to take you to the pattern… The word “here” takes you to the PDF.
Thanks for this! I found it as a facebook “like” and it’s right up my alley.