Friday, 10 May 2013

rachael stop eating buns!

i have to say i am shocked at how many people have entered my giveaway, i thought maybe like 10 people would, but wow! oh and thank you to my new followers i seriously giggle every time the number goes up :)

after finishing my last class with the very talented judith i just had to sign up for anoter one, this time foundation piecing so over the past 5 weeks i think i have finally got the hang of it after much time spent with my seam ripper.


here is my flying geeses pillow all foundation pieced by me! i'm so happy with it, i really didn't think i could do it


it's quite easy when you get the hang of it and figure out how to think backwards. ooh the dots, i love polka dots and the geese seem to suit them. along with foundation piecing i learnt something else as well, wanna see?


it has a zipped back!! i've been scared of zippers for eons, but not anymore, my fear is gone, im even going to try zippered pouches, yay!!


now to find the perfect spot so i can smile at it everyday.

rachael x

linking up with crazy mom quilts
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11 comments:

  1. ipatchandquilt10 May 2013 at 07:53

    Wonderful paper piecing! I seriously need to learn how to do zippers too! Well done!!!
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo com

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  2. Celtic Thistle10 May 2013 at 07:58

    It's lovely. The polka dots are perfect for the geese and congrats on conquering that zipper!

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  3. pennydog10 May 2013 at 08:26

    QWell done for all the learning new stuff!

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  4. Pieces of Cotton10 May 2013 at 09:09

    Very pretty! I love those geese in a circle, and love your fabric choices.

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  5. Carla10 May 2013 at 09:23

    Isn't grey just the perfect background? You did a great job.

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  6. moira10 May 2013 at 09:53

    oh my now that is lovely

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  7. Judith, Belfast10 May 2013 at 11:07

    Be proud, be very proud!! Jxo

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  8. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD10 May 2013 at 20:01

    Rachel that is simply gorgeous. Isn't foundation paper piecing the best and you've done a zipper the same way that I've just written up a tutorial for on my blog - I just love hidden zippers. Loving the polka dots too - you do have an eye for putting together some really fab fabrics :)

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  9. Annabella11 May 2013 at 09:47

    Yes, be proud - it's gorgeous! I have only tried pp once - I enjoyed it but my brain was definitely having a workout with the thinking backwards bit :)

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  10. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation16 May 2013 at 15:45

    I've a little embarrassed to admit that I've never tried paper piecing though I really want to try it! Your pillow looks great! :)

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  11. Allison18 May 2013 at 13:22

    Oh I LOVE this pillow! I'm a sucker for polka dots too and like Kelly mentioned I haven't ever tried paper piecing and I'm pretty sad to say it. Good luck on making more pillows, quilts and things for the craft fair!

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