Pretty in Pink

Posted in Paper Piecing Monday by wombatquilts

I am running a little late today…sorry but it is still Monday in the US so I am still within the set parameters of Paper Piecing MONDAY! So here goes…

I ummed and ahhed about making the center of the block black and white or pink. A pink center give the blocks a cool star at its center but I liked how the black and white highlighted the pennant like section of the block.

The free pattern for this 12 inch block can be found here….Pink ball 3.

I will have four blocks done next week which will allow me to start playing with the layout of the quilt top. I promise to include some wip photos of all the blocks next week.

23Mar2015

Tickled Pink….

Posted in Paper Piecing Monday by wombatquilts

This weeks Paper Piecing Monday block is the second in my snowball series….

I am loving the shape of these blocks and I must admit I may do more than I originally scheduled… this block is adapted from a pattern that came with my EQ program. It has quite a few little bits, and takes 80 fabric scraps to make!

So if you would like to give it a try you can find the free PDF pattern here…Pink ball 2.

Tune in next Monday for another pink snowball block, and another bad pun!

9Mar2015

The last green star for a while…

Posted in Paper Piecing Monday by wombatquilts

So I have decided this will be the last green star for a spell…but do not despair I will be back next week with a new colour scheme and paper piecing pattern… but till then I give you my Inner Star…

This cute little number uses the same basic star shape as last week but with some tweaks to the pattern…and is a more manageable 32 pieces…

You can find the free PDF pattern here…Inner Star PP Pattern.

Enjoy.

2Mar2015

Paper Piecing Monday…

Posted in Paper Piecing Monday by wombatquilts

Another Monday another paper piecing pattern… I am eventually going to run out of ideas I am sure, but until then I give you…

The Sunny Star, another 8 inch block. This is a cute one and was pretty easy to put together (no really strange angles) and takes just 40 pieces of fabric.

You can find free paper piecing pattern, in PDF form, here…Sunny star pattern.

6Feb2015

Wee Wanders finish

Posted in Finished Quilts, Quilts by wombatquilts

This week I managed to get a proper finish on one of my old wip quilt tops…finally.

This darling quilt has been made for a friend’s daughter who lives on a horse ranch. When I saw the fabulous fabric I knew I had to make her a quilt with these horses on it..

The block I used is a modern interpretation of a classic block. You can see my original post about starting this project from July last year, which includes a link to the block pattern HERE.

Most of the fabric is from the Michael Miller Fabric’s Wee Wanders by designer Sarah Jane with a number of different blenders thrown in. I love the warm colour palette floating on the crisp white background.

I must admit it was pouring rain this morning when I photographed this quilt, which means I did not get as many shots as I wanted. The quilt and the photographer were getting way to wet!

I did manage to get a quick shot of the quilt back which uses some of the left over pieces of Wee Wanders and Kona Snow. To finish up I used Kona Flame, a wonderful tomato red, for the binding.