This quilt along of mixed techniques began two months ago, with paper piecing. We'll continue that today, and in a nod to Autumn Jubilee, I chose a print for my teacup that is Autumn in colors, but still Japanese inspired. The Teacups will eventually have several techniques including applique and will run at least a …
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Quilting Orizuru – The Crane Wall Hanging
Quilting the Orizuru quilt was daunting in the beginning. The practice piece was helpful in getting me to loosen up and get into the rhythm of free motion. I then did a few practice squares with scraps. But when it came time to put the cranes under the needle, I would freeze again. So I …
Starting to Quilt Orizuru Paper Cranes
Quilting the Orizuru wall hanging turned into more of a task than my normal quilting. For this one, I wanted to do a really good custom quilting job on it instead of the usual pantograph. I need more practice with freehand quilting anyway, and a small project is a good place to start. Since I …
Orizuru – An Origami Crane Mini Quilt
Talking with my friends recently at lunch at my house, I was showing them my Sakura Tsuki Art Quilt saying I made it during my 'Japanese phase'. I did a whole month of Japanese Inspired posts last February, including quilting, gardening, tablescapes and recipes with a Japanese inspired theme. Carin started laughing and said "aren't …
Paper Piecing Basics and Tips
The Teacups Quilt Along is a go, so I thought I would do a primer on paper piecing in advance of the kickoff post. Today, I'll show you how I sew paper pieced blocks, and give you some tips and tricks I use to make it easier. This is a long and picture heavy post, …
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