I've been busy paper-piecing arcs for a pickle dish quilt.
I need a total of 96 arcs; I've completed a little more than half that amount so far.
I've been piecing them together assembly-line style, working in sets of 8. I've been surprised at how quickly they are coming together. I can usually finish a set of 8 in an evening's sewing time. I cut plenty of rectangles in advance (too many, to be honest), and it is easy to get in a rhythm of sewing, pressing, and trimming.
The pattern (from Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance) strongly suggests using a design wall to plan out the quilt layout, so a couple of months ago I made a few 4'x4' portable design wall sections. (They are "portable" because I don't have enough wall space to hang them.) But when I went to play around with my new arcs, I realized the foundation paper prevents them from sticking to the wall. So I guess I'll be planning my layout on the floor, then pinning them to the wall to keep them organized.
I'm glad the arcs are coming together quickly. I imagine the next steps -- piecing the curves and removing the papers -- will be more tedious.
I'm linking up with Lee for WIP Wednesday.
A Pickle Dish! One I want to do too! Your fabric choices are so happy! Well done and after making a Double Wedding Ring, I appreciate all the prep and sewing time invested in something like this! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteYour arcs are looking so tidy, and your color selections play well together.
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choices. They are so bright and fun!
ReplyDeleteI love your "pickles" lol! I don't know why I haven't begun one--I admire them whenever I see them...have to hold myself to finishing though for now...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteOh! I love those pickle dishes!
ReplyDeleteYour pickle dish arcs are looking really great... and lots of work I can see that! But it will look stunning when you get it all together I'm sure! Linda
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