Compass Quilters: August Block Finish

Here are my cute little hummingbird blocks sewn together to make two 10 1/2" blocks that will be sent to Rebecca over at One Wee Bird. As queen bee, she selected this pattern specifically to torture me. :) Okay, not really, but there were moments I thought that. I've definitely learned a lot about paper piecing and while it still doesn't come naturally to me I'm at least comfortable enough to want to attempt some other paper piecing patterns in the future.


Now I just need to get these packaged up and shipped to New Zealand. Wondering what adventures September will bring and trying to figure out what I will choose for October when I get to be queen bee.

Comments

  1. Your blocks looks great! Oh, it would be fun to go block dreaming on Pinterest or something like that. :)

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  2. Now that Rebecca has forced your hand, I am glad you are thinking of trying other paper piecing. It is brilliant when you get the hang of it.

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  3. the blocks have worked well, can see you enjoying paper piecing, still not tried it!

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  4. very very pretty, I love them, and I'm sure you will enjoy more paper piecing!!!

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  5. Your blocks look great! I'm new to PP also, and I think yours turned out wonderfully.

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  6. Love those Hummingbird Blocks.
    Enjoy being Queen Bee.

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  7. No pain, no gain! That torture paid off these are beautiful. Rebecca is going to love them.

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  8. I've always wanted to join a bee....how fun! Looking forward to what ya come up with you are the queen bee. :)PS I LOVE your blocks...love the contrast of color with print background.

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  9. visiting from I quilt Thursday. This is stunning

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  10. I love the blocks. Is there a place to find the pattern for the blocks? I think it's a great pattern. I think most of us have an issue of paper piecing at first. I made a paper pieced bra last month. I hadn't paper pieced in quite some time and I had trouble with it at first. I really had to concentrate. I'm not used to thinking in what I think of as "reverse." I get disgusted at myself when a piece of fabric either is not large enough to cover the area or I misplaced it. You ended with great blocks. Your bee queen will be thrilled.

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