Completed a UFO -- Happy dancing!

Good for you, Carole! It seems quite worth the patience and effort it took for you to complete it, IMO. I love leafy things! Enjoyed your blog goodies, too! :)

chipper

Carole, it's really gorgeous. Congratulations on finishing it. I waffle on paper piecing. Do I like it? Do I hate it? Quite frankly, I'm realizing I probably don't have the .... whatever it is that lets a person not only do paper piecing but do it right, finish the project in stead of hiding it in a filing cabinet drawer, and enjoy it.

Oh yeah, love your blog! I've t hought about making one myself, but figure somebody else is already saying whatever it is I would say so no need. LOL

Sunny

It's lovely. I think your idea for the wider dark binding really is a great solution.

And, I am on your bus with the dread/hate/dislike whatever of paper piecing. Blech.

marcella

Looks fabulous! Although I can't quite see why paper piecing is the best solution for this particular design. I do it for a lot of things, but avoid it when it isn't necessary. Glad I learned though. Roberta in D

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It looks great! Carol taught that same class for my guild. She is a great teacher. I'm not a big fan of paper piecing, but it does simplify some piecing. I liked learning it from Carol and also getting a chance to try some tessellation.

Julia > I've been lurking mostly. I'm on this new kick of completing my UFOs. I have

Carole, I read a bit of your blog, but I must say that your quilt is just lovely! I had no idea that Carol Doak had that pattern available. Can you tell me if it's in one of her books? You did a great job -- and don't worry about not liking to paper piece; we're not all alike, after all. How boring that would be!

Sandy,

The pattern is from her book Easy Paper-Pieced Keepsake Quilts. The book is out of print but I checked Amazon and they do have some used from sellers for $6.00. I've ordered used from Amazon and have been pleased with the service. Thanks for looking at my blog.

Carole Champlain, NY

Beautiful and enjoyed your blog, too!!

That's a beautiful leaf quilt!! And I'm with you on paper piecing, even stitching odd angles is easier than all that pulling of paper. A block or two is OK, but I'll bet I'd never finish a whole quilt that way. And finished are the best kind!!! (huh, Miz Ragmop ;-)

I think it turned out just lovely! I can relate, as far as paper-piecing woes go. I have a lovely pattern that I gave up on, cannot get it right! Maybe after I retire, and can putz with it some more.........

oh well done Carole!! WTG!! I too am on a finishing binge - but most of mine are only getting to finished top stage till I have decent batting :-)

I suspect you were just *so* tired of the cat appliqué that you couldn't face it anymore at the time - it happens sometimes ;-)

The leaves are beautiful, Carole...and I love the kitties! Great projects.

Nancy in NS

Well, my goodness! I have that book, but I'd completely forgotten that this pattern was in there. LOL! What's even better is that the block is also on her Designer Edition CD, so I can play with colors quite easily on my computer when I get around to doing this. Thanks for letting me know. :)

Thank you everyone for taking the time to view the finished quilt and for your kind words. I do appreciate your comments.

Happy quilting!

Another belated happy dancing, UFO finishing is great ! Like your blog ( and your UFO's ) Heidi from Germany "Ceridwen" schrieb: