My second class was Saturday morning and called "Fantasy Flowers." Again we spent a lot of time on the prep work and not the stitching. For me that was fine because I have a "little" experience on the topic but there were some newbies that had no idea what they were doing. I think another hour of class might have helped - the newbies to learn the stitching and the rest of us to get more done on the project. Also, where as I baste in a manner so that I don't have to take the basting stitches out later, she uses freezer paper patterns and must remove the basting to take out the patterns. I think I'll stick to my way but I'm glad to have had the chance to try hers. The real premise of the class was using pieced fabric to create alternative designs within the paper pieced project. The teacher sews strips together and places a certain section of the template along those seams to get the spiralling designs. She gave us plenty of extra strips to go home and play with. AND as teacher's pet for this class, I got to take all the leftovers home. Wootwoot!
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Teacher on the far right. Yes, those are my diamond hexies on the display wall along with the teacher samples.
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As far as I've gotten on my class project. It needs a good pressing and then to remove the basting stitches and the freezer paper. Luckily the class kit included the supplies to make the rest of the flowers as well as the background and other fancies. |
Another possibility - leave out one of the "bishop" or jewel shapes for a different flower
Fussy cutting fabric for the center or adding embroidery add plenty more details.
Opens whole new possibilities for paper piecing. I'd never considered piecing BEFORE the paper piecing. There are some great effects!
ReplyDeleteOf course you would be "teacher's pet" here. : )