All Day to do One paper pieced Block, What a mess.

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03-19-2011, 06:18 PM

paula153

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Thought this will be lovely and went to work.
Didn't think it would take all day and make such a mess, so glad to finish one block. Think I will be making this project smaller than first thought.

was this worth it?

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now to clean up before dinner.

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03-19-2011, 06:19 PM

franie

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YIKES! It can be messy and it is time consuming!

03-19-2011, 06:20 PM

coastienest

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Paper piecing is a bit of work, but they come out so beautifully. Don't give up, you are off to a great start. It's beautiful

03-19-2011, 06:20 PM

Kappy

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Originally Posted by paula153

Thought this will be lovely and went to work.
Didn't think it would take all day and make such a mess, so glad to finish one block. Think I will be making this project smaller than first thought.

Oh I think so, it's lovely and you know what they say, the first one always takes the longest.

03-19-2011, 06:20 PM

QuiltnNan

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yikes, that is a messy work area! but the block turned out perfect. i'm sure the others will go faster.

03-19-2011, 06:20 PM

Ditter43

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After the first one, it should get easier! The block is beautiful!! I can make more of a mess without even trying!! :thumbup: :D :thumbup:

03-19-2011, 06:21 PM

noveltyjunkie

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Its lovely. That "mess" looks like a pretty small price to pay. (My kids are small- even when my house is tidy it is often messier than that somewhere!)

03-19-2011, 06:21 PM

Stitchnripper

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Well it sure looks great.

03-19-2011, 06:22 PM

Antdebby1

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Your block is terrific! I don't have the patience to do paper piecing.

03-19-2011, 06:22 PM

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cakebaker

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I tried a paper piece block a few months back and ended up spending a lot of time on it, decided it wasn't my favorite way of quilting. I like your block tho.