Monday, September 24, 2012

The Black Hills, SD & some New Projects

Just got back from a trip to Black Hills, SD to visit Toralf's brother and sister in law. Falls leaves were really pretty. I hadn't expected that. Third picture is from the Little Big Horn National Monument.




The trip was a good excuse to cut out a couple new paper pieced projects. I have been wanting to do this for some time. This is what I started.

 
This is the jewel shape with 1"and 2"hexagons. Jewels could also be put together with 2"diamonds. It is a different look and kind of fun. I have a jelly roll of batik for the stars. I'm using a group of tie dyes for the hexagons.

 
This one is ties. Yes I'm finally using them! Design will be tumbling blocks. I need to rethink what I am doing a little bit. I thought I could use the lining on the ends of the ties for the solid top but I don't like the quality fabric so need to find more solid ties and or use the wider solid parts. I have been glue basting the diamonds as I cut them and this stabilizes the slippery fabric. It is working well.


 

2 comments:

  1. Nice to see the Fall leaves! It looks like beautiful country! Your new projects should keep you busy for a while! Do you need specific colors for the solid ties? I have quite a few ties, but I'm not sure how many are solids. If you need some, let me know and I'll go through what I have.

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  2. Thanks, Lois. right now I am okay. I have found a few solid ties and wide strips on others that work just fine but I'll keep you in mind. I needed new paper piecing projects like a hole in the head but I'm teaching a class in November and it seemed like a good excuse!

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