Pincushion Parade Paper Piecing

Here is my pincushion for Day 12 of the 

Pincushion Parade Blog Hop @ DayBrook Designs

Today's pattern is a foundation paper pieced block from

52 Scrappy Triangle Foundations

from Leila Gardunia

who has generously made these free for personal use. 

This is Block 10 in Leila's 52 Block Patterns

I love foundation paper piecing for placing fabrics perfectly.

I have learned a few things in my foundation paper piecing journey

so I am sharing what works best for me.

Tip 1:

I like to use foundation paper for printing as I find it is easier to remove
and it does not disturb my stitches. 

This is essentially newsprint paper cut in standard printer size sheets.

Tip 2:

I use a 90/14 needle and set my stitch size smaller to 1.8.

This helps making the paper easier to remove.

Tip 3:

I use my craft light to place my fabric where I want it and I pin to hold it in place.

I do this for every piece.
For a directional fabric I make sure the lines or motif is running in the direction
that I want.

Tip 4:

I use an
Add A Quarter Ruler
to trim my seams after adding each piece,
being very careful to fold back my front so that I do not cut it in error.
I found this ruler last year and it is the best tool ever for this method.

Tip 5:

I press with a dry iron between pieces.
No steam or spray as it will warp the paper.

Tip 6: 

For corners, I fold my fabric where it will be on the stitching line
 and check to make sure my fabric will extend beyond the edges of the paper.

These tips and tricks and tools work for me and
I hope some of my readers may find this helpful.

Everything I know about quilting I have learned from other quilters online
and by trial and error in my own little corner.

For the back of this pincushion, I cut a 6.5" square of pretty fabric.

I added a piece of ribbon and a button to make this pretty pincushion even prettier.

Have a Happy Pincushion Parade Day! 

 #PincushionParadeBlogHop

I Like Thursday # 59 ~ I Like Color

I Like the Colors of the World

My roses of many colors are blooming.

I like roses and their perfect buds.

This perfect bud is Rosa "New Dawn"

It is now a perfect bloom.

I like the colors of these tiny rose bud prints from the 

Catalina Fabric Collection by Fig Tree Quilts

I think I want to make a log cabin quilt with these. 

I used these for my pincushion today for the

Day 11 ~ Pincushion Parade Blog Hop @ DaybrookDesigns

For my pincushion, I used the

Foundation Pieced Pincushion Tutorial
 @ Lois & Clark Connection

I foundation pieced the back, too with my extra strip pieces.

Here are the front and back panels for my pincushion.

I like this pincushion front ...

... and back.

I like the book that has been my backyard swing and late night reading this week.,

The Quilter's Filed Guide to Color by Rachel Hauser

This book has glorious swatch page cards to cut out and play with!
So far I have not been able to cut them apart to use them.
I need to find my courage and go snip ... snip ... snip.

This colorful book is from one of my favorite quilting blogs,
Stitched in Color

While I was visiting there I found Rachel's

Penny Sampler Annual Membership
This looks sew intriguing.

I am seriously considering joining.
Anyone think they might like to to sew along with me on this one? 

I hope you have enjoyed my color play today.

Linking up with my blogging friends at
I Like Thursday @ Not Afraid of Color

May you have a happy and colorful day! 

Pincushion Parade Blog Hop ~ Day 10

Here is my Day 10 Pincushion for the

#PincushionParadeBlogHop

Today's host had a simple and easy and fun one. 

Basic Pincushion @ Kathy's Kwilts and More

I decided it was perfect to feature a large scale print. 

This fabric is

Love Letters by Shannon Christine for Windham Fabrics

Here is my basic pincushion.

It is lovely as is,but I decided to embellish 

with handmade yo-yos and a button.

Here are my yo-yos.

I used the large white button to gather the center of the smaller one to make it round.

Here was the plan for the front.

Here is the back of my pincushion.

It is lovely just as it is with its small button to tuft it.

I am very happy with how this one worked up.

This is a fun month of sewing.

All patterns may be found at the 

Pincushion Parade Blog Hop @ DaybrookDesigns

Also linking up today with the

Perfectly Pleasing Pincushion Parade Linky Party
@
My Sister Made Me Do It

I love all the pretty pincushions.

Happy Sewing ... :-) 

Catching Up With the Pincushion Parade

Here are my Pincushions on Parade for Days 1-9 of the

Pincushion Parade Blog Hop @ DayBrook Designs

The Pincushion Parade was starting to pass me by,
but I am happy to say I am all caught up!

Here is today's Pincushion

Applique Heart @ Steph Jacobson Designs

I really enjoyed this one as it used up some small scraps,
mostly Handmade fabrics by Bonnie & Camille.

The raw edge applique heart is a scrap of an Amanda Herring fabric.
It is also puffy!
I tucked a ball of polyfil in just before I closed the applique.
This may be my favorite pincushion so far.

This is Day 7's Hexagon Pincushion.
I love this one, too!

The back is as pretty as the front!

Hexagon Pincushion Tutorial @ DayBrook Designs

Day 7 was a Jar Topper Pincushion
Jar Pincushion Tutorial @ DayBrook Designs

 I used Bonnie & Camille fabric
and Lori Holt ribbon to decorate my big safety pin jar.

When I was counting my pincushions,
I found I had missed Day 3

Here is my 4 Patch Heart Pincushion

This pattern is may be found
Here @ Steph Jacobson Designs

I am very happy to be all caught up and waiting
for tomorrow's pincushion pattern

These are all fun to make.
Hope to see you sewing along.

Pincushion Parade ~ Day 6 ~ Chevron Pincushion

Here is my Day 6 Pincushion Parade Pincushion

I used only the scraps saved from the 

Sunflower UFO Blocks Posted Here

Click below for this free 

Chevron Pincushion Pattern Here @ DayBrookDesigns

I used a piece of the border stripe and other scraps to make a pieced back

and added a wooden butterfly button.

I love these sunflower fabrics and colors.

I still have all the yardage left to make a quilt.

Linking up today with

Sunday Linky Party @ Quilting Patchwork Applique

Are you sewing along with the Pincushion Parade?

I love making these little quilty treasures.

Looking forward to tomorrow's pattern.