We have had visitors for the past week. Some expected and some unexpected so things have not been normal around here. Not that things here are ever "normal" but it is less than even the usual. It is always great to see family so while the sewing may not be happening at the pace I would like ( or need at this point) I am going to make the most of spending time with our family and know that I can make up for lost time sewing later.
I was able to sneak this gem in! I have been wanting to make a paper pieced compass for maybe EVER! I found this free pattern from Quilting on the Square and it is BRILLIANT! I could not resist making it scrappy. I did make some minor color changes to make the center pop a little more. instaed of dark blue and light blue, I chose green and aqua. I want to make ALL of them now. This one is for a special project and I cannot wait to see how it turns out :)
and OMG!!! My swap blocks came in the mail!!!!!
Look at this sweetie pie!
Our wonderful hostess Kris made these fun key fobs with camera fabric. Great swap!!!!! Thank you Kris!!!!
Love this compass block ~ the black background is perfect! Thanks so much for the link ~ I've been wanting to make a whole quilt of different compass's and these patterns are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour compass looks great - I would have never thought to do it scrappy. I really like it.
ReplyDeleteThat compass is unbelievably gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove that compass, and fab collection of polaroids!
ReplyDeleteyour paper piecing is wonderful, a technique I still have to attempt.
ReplyDeleteLove the swaps, must have been quite a few of you taking part, did everyone do one block for each swapper
Those little swap blocks are adorable!
ReplyDeleteNice and very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the compass block - great color choices, the black backgrounds really pops the colors. Way too cute polaroid blocks!
ReplyDeleteYour compass block is spectacular and your swap blocks are great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block! I am always a little nervous about using black, but you rocked it!
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