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| Fall has arrived in my dahlia bed!! |
Leaf's Me Happy-My DAY to share! (don't forget the others along this hop)
"Whirl Star in Fall"
"Whirl Star in Fall"
How exciting to share a block with others, October 9th carries special meaning because it would have been the 100th birthday of my mother-in-law!!! I have chosen a free paper pieced pattern available online from (http://www.favequilts.com ) to create a "Whirling Star". The use of a handy "tool" created by my husband, The Wizz Ripper Gripper, came in handy to smooth seams and cut threads. I will be giving away a Wizz Ripper Gripper to one lucky follower!!
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| Wizz Ripper Gripper |
The Wizz Ripper Gripper is like having a "third" hand to quickly cut chain-pieced items apart. The base is constructed from aluminum in the shape of a heart which has a custom slot designed for a high quality folding seam ripper. You can fold the sharp point down when not in use, or remove and fold up and place securely in the base. A bonus feature is that you can use the weighted base as a "press" or if you are experiencing a "power surge" use it to "cool off".
Being in the teaching profession always brings a whirl of activity in the fall in preparation of students return to the classroom. This season is one of my personal favorites with all the change events unfolding and mother nature presenting beautiful colors before our eyes. While my garden is producing many stunning colors, including this "Rock Star", the classroom contains many more future leaders.
With my paper piece pattern/instructions downloaded, printing of the templates, it was time to prepare my materials for construction. Selecting the fabric presented difficult choices and once I decided upon a yellow for background, the floral jumped out of the container and finished with an accent fabric to depict the blazing red sunsets we have witnessed this fall (unfortunately the vivid colors are the result of a lot of "smoke" from various wildfires). A BIG thank you to a good friend for opening her "fabric stash" to make my selections, she also provided an area to "construct". If you would like a copy of the pattern, send me an email: o2lizf@gmail.com
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| Selected pattern example from http://www.favequilts.com |
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| Organizing the pieces for sewing. |
It is very important to read directions carefully and the pattern used contained both text and pictures to guide you through the construction process. A few helpful "veteran hints" such as using a 1/4" ruler, a firm piece of cardstock to assist with folding, and using a quality "paper" for the templates was important advice.
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| "whirl star in fall" centerpiece block |
This is designed as a 12 1/2" block, my dining room table is round and I wanted to have a "centerpiece" to place my handblown glass vase to display my flowers.
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| Seasonal flowers on display |
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| Just the block |
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| Fabric details |
A special thanks to Cherry for hosting this great event-Remember to visit the other sites featuring blocks today and during this Blog-Hop-don't forget to "comment" or "follow" my blog to have an opportunity to be entered in a random drawing to be held on Halloween Eve (10/30/12) for your special "treat" opportunity to own a Wizz Ripper Gripper! With the winner's permission, the selection will be posted on this blog.
Tuesday 9
ferristhoughts (Yes, this is where you are now)
In case you have missed the other days, here is the previous days:
Monday 1
Fuzzy Hat Quilter
The Cuddle Quilter
Quilts My Way
Country Cabin Thoughts and Crafts
Dream quilt create
Why-Knot-Kwilt
Needled Mom
Quilter in
Motion
Sunshine Girl
Meadowbrook
Tuesday 2
Mrs.Pickles Garden
Gingersnaps Quilts
Petit Design Co
A Passion For Applique
Annie Oak Designs
Michelle's Romantic Tangle
CherrysPrairiePrimitives
Krislovesfabric
Scrapbook-ChickADoodle
Wednesday 3
Plum and June
The Recipe Bunny
VroomansQuilts
It's Sew Kiki
PigTales and Quilts
Quilting fiesta
GrammieQ's
Nancy
Just Let Me Quilt
Selina Quilts
The Learning Curve~Quilts and
Such
Thursday 4
Debby Kratovil Quilts
Patchouli Moon Studio
Freemotion by the River
Quilt Doodle Designs
Apple Avenue Quilts
Jane’s Quilting
Spoilt Dog Quilts
Ramblings of a Quilter
Deborah
A Passion For Appliqué
Gracie Oliver Arts
Friday 5
Insanity Defense
Michelle May and the Bunnies
Sparrow In Flight
Quilted Delights
Quilting With a Marmalade
Cat
Traveling Quilter
A Stitch in Time
Cherry Blossoms
Tea
Time Creations
Moose Stash Quilting
Stitchin By The Lake
Monday 8
Feathered Nest Studio
Grandmama's Stories
From This to That
Little Mama Hen
Quilt Monster in my Closet
Kathy
in stitches & seams
Buzzing and Bumbling
Nunu's Quilt World
Quilts And Dogs
Briarside Lane
Wednesday 10
Quilter in the Closet
SewMuch2Luv
Peanut's Patchwork
Quilting Lines
Mochawildchild
Ariane Quilts
Lily Patch Quilts
Cindy's Crafty Creations
Hill Valley Quilter
Count it *all* JOY!!!
Sew We Quilt
88 comments:
Love the block Liz! You really captured Fall in it :o) Thanks for hopping and for sharing!!!
I have not seen that block before! Awesome!
Beautiful block! Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway.
What a lovely block and thank you for the instructions - love the idea of a whizz ripper gripper too! Thanks for sharing.
That's looks so difficult! Thanks for sharing it
Your block is very wonderful Thanks for sharing
Just a lovely block and great tips with your paper piecing.
That is one stunning fall block. Absolutely love it! Your dahlias look really good too!
Gorgeous block!
Great project. SUch inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us.
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely color choices, great block, thanks for sharing it with us.
Great Block and colors.Thanks for sharing.
Oh those are super cool, I would love to be able to do those!
That is gorgeous. I would love to have the PDF . Your colors are wonderful and it looks so pretty with the flowers.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful block today :)
Beautiful block....I would love the pattern if you don't mind...thank you.
Your fabric choices are fabulous for that great paper pieced star! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful block - thanks for the shout out for Favequilts - I do love paperpiecing. Judy C in NC
Not sure where to sign up to be a follower - just let me know and I will gladly do that. Judy C in NC
Very pretty table mat. Pretty with flowers or without.
Good Morning Liz...lovely autumn block..what more could we ask for....Paper piecing don't you just love it..
Very pretty and an interesting pattern too!
lovely block and cool gadget
Very Very nice. Love the colors you choose!Love the precise lines of paper piecing. Thanks For Sharing
Oh, Liz, your block is so pretty! It definitely says "Fall"! Great job!
Your block turned out lovely, so autumny!
Your block is beautiful!
Loved your beautiful block!!
Your block has such beautiful colors in it! I love it and would like a copy of the pattern please. I don't think mine will turn out as nice as yours but I'm willing to try! I'm curious about the little seam ripper your husband has created! How cool to have your hubby interested in your hobby! Can I have him??? LOL! Wonderful job!
hulseybg@gmail.com
Beautiful block!
Hi!!! Very pretty block!!! Love the colors!!!! The new tool sounds interesting!!! I did not see a way to follow you!!! But I will check back!!!! Beautiful flowers too!!! Thank You
Very pretty block and your flowers looked so pretty on top of it. Your wizz ripper sounds like a good idea. I just finished a bed quilt and there were 100's of chained pieces that i had to cut apart. it seemed to take forever!
Gorgeous block. Love the colours. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity on the wizz ripper draw
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This block is really unique. You did a lovely job of chooseing fabrics for it.
How nice to have a handy hubby who can invent useful tools for you! And your block is gorgeous!
This is absolutely stunning, the colours are gorgeous!
Thank you for sharing :)
What a great block design your picked, I love the colors you used.
Thanks for sharing.
I love your block design...The fabric that you chose is just perfect (my favorite colors to use in a quilt) I also want to thank you for the tutorial and the pattern for paper piecing the block. If you don't mind, I would like to copy and paste it so I can give it a try.
Lovely PP thanks for sharing :)
So pretty - I love the fabrics you chose! blessings, marlene
Wow, that is a beautiful block. Your husband has created a very usefull item for the sewing world. Thanks for the chance to win. I couldn't find a place to follow your blog.
Beautiful block! Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway. I didnt see where to sign up for your blog???
This is a gorgeous block!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
I love the fabrics you used in your block--beautiful work. The whizz ripper gripper tool is awesome!
A fabulous block! Thank you for sharing!
I couldn't find where to sign up to follow you!
That is a beautiful block. Great design and lovely fabrics.
What a wonderful gadget! Very clever.
I'd love to 'follow by email' ley me know if you add it.
Thanks for sharing the lovely block!!
Love your stunning fall blocks and thanks for the tip!
Your block is beautiful and your husband' invention is ingenious! Hope I win one!! ;)
Wow! Beautiful block - look at how those points match even in the center of the PP block (I know that's a tough point.)Your flowers are gorgeous and would love a bouquet of them sitting on my table, too. :) Your husband is also a creator with his "Wizz Ripper Gripper". Cool. Thanks for sharing and now I must leaf you.
Thanks so much, Beautiful blocks!
Love your block...great colors and fabric choices...and what a great tool your hubby invented! Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
Your block is amazing!! I love it! Wow, you have one creative hubby too - that Wizz Ripper Gripper is a fabulous tool to make chain piecing even faster! Thank you both for the super giveaway!
Amazing block. thanks for sharing.
Rosemary B here: Superb block. WOW love the color choices, such a pretty completed project
thank you so much for sharing
and for this give away, how generous!
Gorgeous block! It sure makes a great table mat.
beautiful block and nice colors!
That's a very nice PP star block. I love how yours turned out in the pretty fall colours. Thanks for a chance in your giveaway. It looks like a handy tool to have.
That is a very pretty block! It looks wonderful as a centerpiece!
What a beautiful block! I still haven't gotten the hang of paper piecing-- but am amazed at the complex blocks that can be made with paper piecing-- so I'll keep trying.. :-)
I love the block and the colors you chose to make it , lovely!!
great block ... love the colors and all the sharp points you created with your pp-ing.
thanks for sharing in the hop
in stitches
Lovely block!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your block. You did a great job with fabric selection.
Love your block!!! Thanks for sharing in the blog hop!
Beautiful block! Thank you for sharing your helpful information.
Paper piecing, just love it and your blocks is beautiful and colorful. It really feels fallish. Thanks for sharing.
What a cool tool your hubby has invented. Great pp block. It looks lovely with your flowers.
Love your block...it would be a cool mug rug.....what a cool tool....
Love your block! It sets off your flowers beautifully. Thanks for sharing with us.
That is really very pretty, nice job and love your fresh flowers. Thank you for sharing.
My giveaway is still going on over @ The Learning Curve, http://jeannegwin.blogspot.com/2012/10/leafs-me-happy-day-3.html Come one - Come all and enter to win 6 FQ's of fall-ish fabric, you have until midnight Wed, October 10 to enter.
Your block is beautiful! I love your dahlias.
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Love the colours you choose for your block! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! Love the fabric choice. Lovely...Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas
Oh,a gal after my heart in many ways. Education run deeps in my family as does quilting. I will be emailing you for the pattern. I recently participated in a Pat Speth retreat and the whizz ripper gripper tool thingy was a great source of conversation at the retreat. I sure have been wanting one. I just use a pair of scissors. Your block is amazing and sings of spring. Oh, yeah, my current husband is from Gresham. Small world isn't it. He and I each spent 30 years in the world of IT before retiring. Now, I can quilt, quilt, quilt! His sister and SIL each live in the Portland area and have quite a quilting envy going. One is very artisitic and the other is quite a perfectionist (having been an engineer). Thank you for taking time in this busy, busy world to particpate and share your creativity. You inspired many, many people. Thank you!
I really like your whirl star block ver pretty fabric.Thank-you for the give away talk about a handy gadget.Becky
A really great block. Thanks for sharing.
A great block pattern. I love the fabrics too.
This is a lovely block. What a really neat sewing too. Thanks for sharing.
The block is beautiful! I enjoyed all your photos! That's a cool tool your husband designed / made! Thanks for the chance to win! Thanks for participating in the blog tour & inspiring us today!
Lovely fall version of that pretty block! Seeing yours has me wanting to dive in to stitch one, too. ;o)
What a beautiful PP block!! That sounds like a neat tool your husband made too, thanks for the giveaway!
Great job on a beautiful block. Dahlias are looking good til the rains come
Hiya! What an interesting and beautiful block. I will be emailing you for the pdf file. Still trying to wrap my mind around paper piecing, but I think I'm close. Thank you for sharing and thank you for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!!
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Such a lovely block and your color choices are perfect!
ohhhhh pretty this is a wonderful block. It might cause me to want to paper piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Sincerely,
Tricia
What a great job you've done on your block. I'm definitely going to give paper piecing a go.
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