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!
![Circle of Geese Cushion in Linen Feb13](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8443797045_b95d023a00_z.jpg)
![Circle of Geese Cushion in Linen Feb13](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8047/8443788221_992bd0daa1_z.jpg)
Next, a smaller sample, showing that foundation piecing can be used in little projects too!
![Foundation Pieced Scottie Dog Pouch Feb13](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8444876680_5d6775093c_z.jpg)
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.
![Foundation Pieced Scottie Dog Pouch Feb13](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8443785999_9b32f9ef37_z.jpg)
There are of course many ways to use this technique, in quilts, cushions, runners, handbags etc.
![Egs of Foundation Piecing](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8443837541_6e0414e030_z.jpg)
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!
![Foundation piecing sample](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8351/8383117985_6802882d88_z.jpg)
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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