I'm so excited to be teaching it next term, and am having fun making up some class samples!
First up, a Circle of Geese cushion, sewn in Mustard and Eggplant Irish Linen!
Next, a smaller sample, showing that foundation piecing can be used in little projects too!
This zippy pouch is 8.5" square, making the Scottie Dog only 4" square! Isn't he cute! He's from the book 'A Quilter's Ark' by Margaret Rolfe. I used soft brushed cottons and linen to make the pouch.
There are of course many ways to use this technique, in quilts, cushions, runners, handbags etc.
And I've still to turn Spring Bloom into something! Another cushion perhaps? It is 18" square at the moment, but I'm open to suggestions!
I love that foundation piecing was one of the first patchwork techniques that you learnt. ARE YOU MAD?! I am only just getting to grips with it after a whole host of other techniques learned. It has to be the most maddening and yet satisfying piecing method ever for me.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. Alas, I am foundation piecing-challenged but do so admire the lovely projects made that way. :)
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful block would make a wonderful centre medallion for a medallion quilt and of course a wonderful pillow too. Your circle of geese pillow is just stunning, so sophisticated and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou are the paper piecing queen!
ReplyDeleteLove, love , love your flying geese cushion. It looks as if your class are in for a treat next term. Any chance of a Skype lesson? Lol! Di x
ReplyDeleteLove all of these. Thanks to Sheila and the mystery quilt I discovered paper piecing and love doing it
ReplyDeleteI am not worthy.
ReplyDeleteIt was one of the first (machine) techniques I learnt, too! I love your FP mosaic and samples - wow! I can't wait to see what your students make!
ReplyDeleteFabulous samples J, esp that cute wee Scottie dog. I adore foundation piecing - really must carve out some time for more practice (that, and a million other things!)
ReplyDeleteI am still horrified by the geese but I love paper piecing! Everything comes together so nicely! Gorgeous cushion!
ReplyDeleteLove, love the cushion. It looks very complicated. Hope I can manage to get on the course with the house move etc.
ReplyDeleteLove the Scottie! How cute is that little guy?
ReplyDeleteUm, how about a miniquilt to hang on your wall? Love that star and it would brighten any space.
Great collection, and I especially love the wee dug too!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Judith! This was so inspiring post! I haven't tried yet foundation piecing but now I think I need to make a little Scottie! All your projects are really beautiful - what a wonderful pillow (suitcases are super) and who wouldn't love little bird houses! Have a great week! x Teje
ReplyDeleteWow!! Love the cushion that mustard is amazing and the little doggie is so cute. I have tried FP once and got all confused and stuff. I would love to come to one of your classes for lessons on this :((((( I have a huge petted lip right now because I can't!!!!
ReplyDeleteI also love FP, it opens up so many possibilities, the mustard & eggplant sounds good enough to eat and is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI really like your top line of three in your collage Judith - beautiful!
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