First attempt at patchwork

[Tania]

Hiya all.

I have recently started on my first patchwork done in the english method
My first block


squares in 2 by 2 cm over handcut paper

My second one, not finished



4 cm rombes over paper, this time store bought

Tania

[tndenim]

I'd say your first attempt is a great success! It looks great. and I like the color combinations too!

[wienerin]

Hi Tania, that looks great!
Could you please explain about "English method"? Thank ypu!

[Tania]

of course.
The english method, as far as I get from books, is when you tack the fabric to a paper form, then sew them together by hand by overstitching the edges.
I have used a gluestick instead of basting to get the fabric on to the paper

Tania

[quilt-silly]

Tania, I like the fabrics that you chose - very nice!

I just started learning about English paper piecing, too. Here's a page with a great explanation and a pattern for hexagons that you can print on card stock and cut out:
http://www.ciaspalette.com/patterns/...hhexagons.html

Here's another how-to page and another page of hexagons to print and cut out:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/833...iecing-project

Hexagons are for the Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern, among other things.

[wienerin]

Thank you Tania and Elizabeth, now I understand that technique! But nothing for me ... I'm the machine-sewing-type!

[sharong]

You have donmoe a lovely job with your quilting. I am a quilter and you should be very proud starting with such small pieces. KUDOS to you!!!!

[wiharubh]

I would say that your first attempt is very good! I think you are off to a great start. You will probably be addicted to it in no time! I am working on some quilt blocks. Don't know when I will get them done. Always something going on. Good luck on your blocks and be sure you post them when you are finished!

[skipper]

They look great. Good job.

[pimd@mweb.co.za]

Stunning !! Thanks for sharing.

[windstar]

Your first attempt is coming along great. I am already living your second one the tumbling block quilt. Thanks for showing them.

Molly

[Grandma Ria]

Hi Tania, looks great!
Your doing a great job and the colours are good together.
Thanks for sharing Ria

[Tania]

thanks a lot for your nice comments.

This is going to be a sampler quilt with different patterns, but the same fabrics in all the blocks.

Tania

[quilt-silly]

I'm the machine-sewing-type!

Heh, heh, heh.... famous last words!

This technique gets under your fingernails awfully fast - it's another addiction in nothing flat.

[annmarie]

I just love the colours you chose, so calming!
Great first time attempt...are you sure you havnt done it before LOL

[ginny1960]

They are wonderful looking. Are you sure this is your first attemp? they are wonderful, love the colors and designs. Thank You for sharing.

[MaryEHenry]

Looks great!!! I don't think it would come out that well if I tried it!