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. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlAugust 14, 2014 at 10:38 AM

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

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  2. Granny Maud's GirlAugust 15, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    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. margaretAugust 15, 2014 at 2:19 AM

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

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  4. ShaunaAugust 15, 2014 at 2:20 PM

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

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  5. AnonymousAugust 15, 2014 at 9:42 PM

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

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  6. UnknownAugust 16, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    Love those Hummingbird Blocks.
    Enjoy being Queen Bee.

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  7. Patch the GiraffeAugust 16, 2014 at 11:59 PM

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

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  8. Val's Quilting StudioAugust 18, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    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. Schulz FamilyAugust 21, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    visiting from I quilt Thursday. This is stunning

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  10. SuzeAugust 22, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    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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