One block, three names...

Well, three that I can find at this stage!

I had admired a quilt called Tussie Mussie, by 

Christine Vlasic...

Photo was taken from Granny Loz Blogspot

Then remembered I had made a similar block a few 

years back.

Slowly the memory of it came back....

It was a free one from Craftsy by "No Hats in House"!

She called it Boston Pavement.

This was the one I made all those years ago.

I wasn't happy with my colour placement so it went 

to the Block Orphanage.

Further research found another reference to it here,

where it is called a Spider Web block!

It is apparently a variation found in Barbara 

Brackman's 

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, referenced here 

where it has even more names!

So I thought it was time to make some more!

This version is a 12" paper pieced block,

one of my favourite forms of stitching!

I think I'll need to play around with fabric choices  

a bit more and getting that centre right....

I have recently re-discovered the joys of 

'reading with my ears'!

After about a day, I am nearly already halfway 

through it!

And I get to sew at the same time!

(I inadvertently published this post, half written about a month ago, so don't be confused if some of this looks familiar, it was me, not you!)

Happy sewing!

SUZ

WIPs Wednesday, May (nearly June!) edition...

Must be time to take stock again....

Museum Medallion is slowly progressing...

I am nearly halfway around the last round

 of drunkard paths blocks....

I would like to think I can have this finished 

by the end of September, 

one year after I started it!

Remember, I'm hand piecing this beast!

My Feathers are arriving, almost daily....

Here's the latest one from Mary on Lake Pulaski.

And I had some time to play around

with some paper piecing... 

This is called "Boston Pavement" by Sarah

@ (no) hats in the house

She describes it as "Steampunk" without the curves!

It is a fun block to make...

just not sure whether I'll make any more?

No progress-

knitting or Christmas embroidery...

but there is plenty of winter time left to get to these!

That's my story and I'm keeping to it!


Happy sewing!

SUZ

Missing U....

..... SUZ

Reading Time . . .

I have been a follower of Michele @ CityHouse Studio 

since I found her perfect layout for my FW quilt!

(-in case you haven't seen)

So when she was looking for pattern testers I jumped 

at the chance!

And this is what I finished up before I went to   


Sydney......

A fabulous book bag....

The letters were paper pieced and came together 

really well!

And on the other side there's a cook book, a bike 

book and even a maths book in on my bag!

iPhoto would not let me turn this photo around, no matter what I did!

And the lining is bright and cheery too!

This pattern is now available @ CityHouse Studio 

etsy store!

Thank you Michele for giving me the opportunity to 

try out your great pattern!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Test Pattern!

Yes,  I'm doing it again...

Testing a pattern!

These were paper pieced....I really enjoyed doing 

them!

and have I given you enough of a clue as to what 

these are....

Do small things..

.....with great love!

My mini is finished!

I heavily quilted it the corners with #12 perle 


thread....

I think I need a clearer photo...

I'm really pleased to have something to move to the 


'finished' list!

Because the 'WIPs' list just seems to get bigger....


I am plugging along with my EPP project...

and "Summer Stars" is my next hand quilting project!

But the really scarey thing is my machine sewing 


list....


1.   Machine quilt the "Crossroads" quilt


2.   Make my winter dress


3.   Make a quilt from my "Echo" fabric

4.   Make something from my "Summersville" fabric

5.   Make a wall quilt for my sister (and a some 


placemats!)


6.   And a couple of secret projects!


I figure by putting my list out there for everyone to 


see 


will make me a bit more accountable!


And I do have a couple of weeks off soon, so I'll see 


how I go!


Linking up with Freshly Pieced


Happy sewing!


SUZ

Jazz Hands

Thank you all for your kind comments about my 


Jazz Hands EPP blocks!

I am slowly working on these...

Five down, seven to go!

Each block has 72 kite pieces in each 12" (point-to-

point) block, so it is quite slow going!

I have been toying with some ideas about how I 

might join the blocks?

The MO2 book, which I am basing my quilt on, has 
two options.....

a long strip....

or a diamond?

And I have also 'pinned' a triangular version...

I purchased a piece of Kaffe as a possible fabric 

choice?


I'd love to hear your thoughts on fabric and setting....

In the meantime, I have another set cut out ready to 


go!

Now I just need some more papers!

Happy Sewing!

Suz

Flitting.....

from one thing to the next!

Some paper piecing....

..with some neckline variations!

for my Bitty Block Committee blocks this month...

Black, White and a Touch of Hot Pink!

Another "Jazz Hands" EPP Block is finished.....

Three in three months, so I'm still on target for 12 in a year...

although I'm thinking the hexagons will need breaking up with something else?


Strips....triangles?

And I completed a couple more Pickle Dish arcs.....

And my weekend also started with some happy mail....

My mini in the FLiQS from 'quiltinkimmie' in the United States....

with some cute little owls!

I'm aiming to find some serious sewing time this week to set in the diamonds of 


the "Summer Stars" quilt...


Check back soon!

Happy days!

SUZ

Retail Therapy!

There won't be much time for blogging or sewing in PatchworknPlay land 


this week....

My real job beckons as the first school terms comes to a screaming halt on 


Friday!

So just so you know I haven't disappeared off the face of the earth I have 

prepared some posts.....

Today I'll share a couple of things I bought recently....

I got my hands on some Flea Market Fancy...

Isn't it pretty?

I'm not one to buy entire lines of fabric so was restrained in my purchase of two 

yards of Bouquet!

And I visited my favourite book store "Can Do" books to pick up my copy of....

Zakka Style!

I'm thinking I might join in the fun of the Sew Along over here!

And just so you know I haven't been slacking off in my spare time...


another of my "Jazz Hands" EPP blocks is coming together!

Roll on school holidays!!

Happy days!

SUZ

72 becomes 1!

72 kite pieces, that is!

I have finished my first "Heirloom 2012 Quilt" block!

It is based on the hand pieced "Jazz Hands" block 

in Material Obsessions 2.

The finished block is 12 inches across.

It looks a little wonky because there are paper pieces still in the outside edge!

I spent many travelling hours getting this one to the finish line,

but that's okay - it's not a race, is it?

I love the accuracy of English Paper Piecing...

and the portability too!

I have learnt a bit about the design process while constructing this block too.

I probably wouldn't put the pink floral in the outside position- I think this 

point requires something stronger.

So with that knowledge under my belt, its on to No. 2!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Wordless Wednesday- Almost!

Seen.....

Sewn....

Happy days!

SUZ

Pardon...There will be a Break in Transmission

Mr PnP and I are taking a short trip interstate to cycle and be part of the action 

of the Tour Downunder-

(Australia's answer to the Tour De France!)

So there may be a bit of this,


 while I'm away from my machine.....

Yes... I'm a leftie!

and maybe some of this!

In fact I have started what I am calling my "2012 Heirloom Quilt"!

This English Paper Piecing project is going to be my long term one for this year!

At least I don't have to cut out the paper pieces!

Although they are kind of small....

each individual kite piece is 2" point to point!

This triangle piece is 3" across.

I am using this to guide me in my piecing...

And this is what I am aiming for...

"Jazz Hands" from MO2

In my enthusiasm, I have another one cut out ready to baste!

That should keep me busy on our little road trip!

See you all in a week or so!

Happy Days!

                             SUZ