1 February 2012 BOM Pictures
02-06-2012, 06:49 AM
#141
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Location: Arkansas Ozarks
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I am lovin' all these pictures of this cat block. I spent practically the whole day yesterday trying to figure out what to do with those crazy little ears. For some reason, I was so lost. I did everything wrong from sewing it the wrong way to trimming the wrong piece. Thank goodness I had lots of fabric scraps from which to play. I finally broke down and revisited the paper piecing video. Came the dawn... I never did paper piecing before last month, so I guess between then and now, I forgot the entire technique.
I really loved cutting all the pieces first, so as not to waste fabric. Then I began cursing all those tiny triangles. I think I've got it now, so I'm off to work on finishing my block.
I really loved cutting all the pieces first, so as not to waste fabric. Then I began cursing all those tiny triangles. I think I've got it now, so I'm off to work on finishing my block.
02-06-2012, 07:49 AM
#142
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: California
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I am lovin' all these pictures of this cat block. I spent practically the whole day yesterday trying to figure out what to do with those crazy little ears. For some reason, I was so lost. I did everything wrong from sewing it the wrong way to trimming the wrong piece. Thank goodness I had lots of fabric scraps from which to play. I finally broke down and revisited the paper piecing video. Came the dawn... I never did paper piecing before last month, so I guess between then and now, I forgot the entire technique.
I really loved cutting all the pieces first, so as not to waste fabric. Then I began cursing all those tiny triangles. I think I've got it now, so I'm off to work on finishing my block.
I really loved cutting all the pieces first, so as not to waste fabric. Then I began cursing all those tiny triangles. I think I've got it now, so I'm off to work on finishing my block.
CAROL........For some reason I had a hard time with this pattern also. I have done more "frogging" than I think I have done ever. One thing I usually do, and because of so many interruptions while trying to make up this block, I didn't do with each step. I always say to myself (before attaching each piece), "WRONG SIDE OF FABRIC TO WRONG SIDE OF PATTERN". Then, "RIGHT SIDE OF FABRIC TO RIGHT SIDE OF FABRIC". If I just keep saying this to myself, it saves me a lot of ripping out and fabric. I hope this will help anybody just starting with Paper Piecing. I know it did for me.
Hope to post my picture later today.
02-06-2012, 08:06 AM
#143
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Olympic Pen., WA
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What a wonderful bunch of kitties!!!! One cat, two cats, four cats.....such a beautiful variety and imaginations. I just love this block. I might just have to make this block with three cats and a heart for my three cats. You guys are an inspiration.
02-06-2012, 08:30 AM
#144
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Wickenburg AZ
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Lovelyl, I love your kitty block.
Here is mine. I now wish I had used a darker background so the kitty would show up more, but it is what it is. Once it's in the calendar quilt, I think it will be fine. Mine is a 12" block with an 8" kitty.
Here is mine. I now wish I had used a darker background so the kitty would show up more, but it is what it is. Once it's in the calendar quilt, I think it will be fine. Mine is a 12" block with an 8" kitty.
02-06-2012, 12:50 PM
#147
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02-06-2012, 12:56 PM
#148
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JeanieG......What neat heart fabric, you have made your Heart Cat block with. I Love it!! The way you framed your cat with a red border just sets it off perfectly. If you have a special cat, you could embroider his/her name in the center of your heart. Just a thought, as it looks great just the way it is!! Thank you for sharing.
The way you framed your cat with a red border just sets it off perfectly. If you have a special cat, you could embroider his/her name in the center of your heart. Just a thought, as it looks great just the way it is!! Thank you for sharing.
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