Soon after I did some log cabins, I borrowed ‘quilts with a spin’ from the library and got wrapped up in making wagon wheels. I enjoyed stringing these together with more bits and pieces.
For paper-piecing, I use June Taylor foundation papers from Joann’s. But recently someone at our local quilt shop suggested Carol Doak’s are the best.
Having neither of these at hand, I set out to make copies of the pattern pieces on a regular paper. As I wasn’t exactly looking to follow the lines but simply as guidelines, it worked out fine. Dropping the stitch length also helped in taking the paper off easily.
I have yet to dare machine-piecing the curves, but I’m comfortable doing them by hand.
So, after finishing the paper piecing part I machine basted them along the seams to mark the stitching line and then peeled the paper off. It reduced much of the bulk and made hand-piecing easier. Still, I regret to tell you that quite a few needles have been harmed in the process :(
After cabins and cart wheels, I wonder what comes next! ( ‘ . ‘ )
…and the layout is still a cloud in my mind as hazy as the days we’ve been having lately. I hope the sun is shining bright at your end (* u *)
Before I go I want to leave you with some stunning and soul stirring quilts of Anna Williams, here and here…
(courtesy of equilter)
You might’ve come across her work.. just in case...
Unfortunately, the book “Anna williams: Her Quilts and Their Influence” is out of print.
I wish it gets reprinted.
For paper-piecing, I use June Taylor foundation papers from Joann’s. But recently someone at our local quilt shop suggested Carol Doak’s are the best.Having neither of these at hand, I set out to make copies of the pattern pieces on a regular paper. As I wasn’t exactly looking to follow the lines but simply as guidelines, it worked out fine. Dropping the stitch length also helped in taking the paper off easily.
I have yet to dare machine-piecing the curves, but I’m comfortable doing them by hand.
So, after finishing the paper piecing part I machine basted them along the seams to mark the stitching line and then peeled the paper off. It reduced much of the bulk and made hand-piecing easier. Still, I regret to tell you that quite a few needles have been harmed in the process :(
After cabins and cart wheels, I wonder what comes next! ( ‘ . ‘ )…and the layout is still a cloud in my mind as hazy as the days we’ve been having lately. I hope the sun is shining bright at your end (* u *)
Before I go I want to leave you with some stunning and soul stirring quilts of Anna Williams, here and here…
(courtesy of equilter)
You might’ve come across her work.. just in case...
Unfortunately, the book “Anna williams: Her Quilts and Their Influence” is out of print.
I wish it gets reprinted.
12 comments:
wow, wow, wow! what a gorgeous quilt, pratima! i love your wagon wheels and the colors are beautiful - so fun and bright! ☺
WOW!!! Absolutely love your wagon wheels. Bright, happy, filled with sunshine--just like the sky outside right now, finally.
I have that book set aside with a page marker on that quilt. I love your version. It's beautiful! :)
Pratima, They are just gorgeous!! I have that book and have wanted to make that quilt. Yes, I use Carol Doak's paper and it is wonderful to use. I can't wait to see your entire quilt complete. Thank you for the links to Anna Williams, gorgeous quilts!
Oh my goodness, your work is amazing, it takes my breath away!!
I just use copy paper but a very small stitch and it works just fine. Love them!!!!
Love. Love LOVE them all. Thanks so much for your explanations Pratima. The quilt will be gorgeous!
I was getting soooo curious to see how your work is shaping up after all the talks we had about it. Now I know how it looks, Simply Beautiful Pratima!!!
Well! Pratima. I'm so impressed. Super impressed my dear. I wouldn't even dream of trying this. You've done such a lovely job and it has turned out so well. You are amazing. This is a work of art.
Your wheels turned out beautiful and the background is perfect too!
Pratima - your wheels are stunning! I can't imagine how much work you must have put into these! I am anxious to see the finished quilt! Thank you so much for the Anna Williams link, too!
Cheers!
This is a fabulous project, Pratima, and it does remind me very much of Anna's quilts (your photos are fabulous). The overall scrappiness and the circular pattern is wonderful -- this is the type of paper piecing I really like.
These are spectacular. The spectrum of colors are so fun.
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