Hi, and welcome to my stop on the 318 Patchwork Patterns blog hop!
As many of you will know, this very popular book by Kumiko Fujita has been out of print and highly coveted for many years. I am so excited World Book Media decided to bring back 318 Patchwork Patterns in English! For me this has been that one book I find myself going back to over and over again for all my paper piecing needs. If you would like a chance to win the book there's a give away at the end of this post :-)
For my project I chose block #9 from the tea time collection to make this little tea cosy. I enlarged the block by 125% to make the cups 3" finished. I didn't finish each block to be 3" square but added a narrow border instead framing each cup.
If you are looking for some guidance on freezer paper piecing and how to prepare your pattern for sewing do check out Kerry's blog she wrote a great tutorial.
I used both freezer paper and foundation paper techniques to construct the little tea cups. I prefer freezer paper for fussy cutting as I can hold the piece up against the light and see exactly what my finished cup will look like. For the tiniest pieces like the handles on the cups I prefer foundation paper piecing to get a neater result. There's no rule that says you can't use both techniques for one block I do it all the time! Just remember to reverse your pattern for foundation paper piecing.
World Book media have kindly offered to give away a copy of 318 Patchwork Patterns to one lucky winner!
Give Away details:
Before you leave, don't forget to check out all the other lovely projects on the blog hop!
Good luck!
x Leila
As many of you will know, this very popular book by Kumiko Fujita has been out of print and highly coveted for many years. I am so excited World Book Media decided to bring back 318 Patchwork Patterns in English! For me this has been that one book I find myself going back to over and over again for all my paper piecing needs. If you would like a chance to win the book there's a give away at the end of this post :-)
For my project I chose block #9 from the tea time collection to make this little tea cosy. I enlarged the block by 125% to make the cups 3" finished. I didn't finish each block to be 3" square but added a narrow border instead framing each cup.
If you are looking for some guidance on freezer paper piecing and how to prepare your pattern for sewing do check out Kerry's blog she wrote a great tutorial.
I used both freezer paper and foundation paper techniques to construct the little tea cups. I prefer freezer paper for fussy cutting as I can hold the piece up against the light and see exactly what my finished cup will look like. For the tiniest pieces like the handles on the cups I prefer foundation paper piecing to get a neater result. There's no rule that says you can't use both techniques for one block I do it all the time! Just remember to reverse your pattern for foundation paper piecing.
World Book media have kindly offered to give away a copy of 318 Patchwork Patterns to one lucky winner!
Give Away details:
- The give away will be open to anyone anywhere but do make sure there is a way for me to contact you should you win.
- To enter leave a comment on this post I'd like to hear about your favourite handmade Christmas presents, I need some inspiration ;-)
- I like to give my blog followers special treatment so if you follow me you may have an extra entry simply leave a separate comment on this post. (this is not a requirement just a bonus if you'd like an extra chance to win)
- Comments on this post will be disabled some time around midnight November 11th. The winner will be chosen randomly and be announced here on November 12th.
Before you leave, don't forget to check out all the other lovely projects on the blog hop!
318 Patchwork Patterns Blog Hop
October 20th Kerry from http://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/
Project: How to Freezer Paper Piece
· October 22nd Penny Layman from http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com
Project: Gardening apron with blocks from Vegetables collection
· October 24th Angela Pingel from http://cuttopieces.blogspot.com
Project: Bunting from Halloween collection (You're HERE!)
· October 27th Amy Sinibaldi from http://nanacompany.typepad.com
Project: Tote bag with appliqué blocks
· October 29th Amber Carrillo from http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com
Project: Blocks from Christmas collection
· October 31st Latifah Saafir from www.thequiltengineer.com
Project: Baby blanket from At the Circus collection
· November 3rd Charise Randell from http://charisecreates.blogspot.com
Project: Make up kit and shoe bag from Girls’ Night Out collection
· November 7th Amy Friend from http://duringquiettime.com
Project: Table runner with blocks from Fruits collection
· November 5th Leila from http://wheretheorchidsgrow.blogspot.com
Project: Tea Cozy from Tea Time Collection
· November 12th Caroline from www.sewcanshe.com
Project: Tote or pouch with appliqué block
· November 10th Faith Jones from www.freshlemonquilts.com
Project: Mini quilt from Vehicle Collection
November 14th Rashida Coleman-Hale from http://iheartlinen.typepad.com
Good luck!
x Leila
I think you can't go wrong with items people can always use - like a hand-knit scarf, quilted pot holders, a (filled) photo album or scrapbook, a blanket/quilt, handmade ornaments, or something personalized to the individual's tastes (like a handmade brush roll and marker pouches for an artist).
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ReplyDeletePillow cases for the grand kids filled with their gifts. No wrapping that way! Needle keepers and pin cushions for my quilty friends. Working on a memory quilt for one of my sisters. Still in a fog about the rest.
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ReplyDeleteI REALLY want to get my hands on this book! I've been eying it since it was only in the Japanese version. Quilts have always been a big hit for Christmas presents around our house. this small box bag was a big hit with one of my girls (It is pretty small) http://www.apalog.com/studio-clip_craft/archive/42
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I'm just hearing about this book, but it looks to have many fabulous patterns in it. Thanks for the chance to win.
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