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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

circle of eek.


This circle of geese is for Jo for The Beehive. This circle of geese is probably the hardest thing I've ever sewn. I invented new swear words trying to make this block. Two of the quarters were sewn backwards. Paper piecing was not my friend. I love the bees because it's fun to work with everyone else's fabric combinations and try new things. I really like that. That said if anyone asks me for a circle of geese again, I must just die.

Jo provided an easy alternative. I should have taken it. She's a legend that way. If you are feeling brave, I used the paper piecing tutorial at Sometimes Crafter for the circle of geese.
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15 comments:

  1. MicheleJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Eek is right! I made that block once. You're not going to share your new swear words? I was thinking of paper piecing today...

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  2. kelly lautenbachJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    dang. That one's on my list of things I'd like to try. Maybe I should move it to the "things I think I MUST try but maybe won't enjoy so much" list...

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  3. Stacy Kraus McDonaldJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:08 AM

    Oh, I love it. I'd never try it, especially after reading your post, but i LOVE it.

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  4. AlissaJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Yeah I've never tried that one... I'm sure it's tough but check out the results!! Killer!

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  5. MegJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    It looks great! My attempt was a disaster, so I made Jo a second set of plain old geese in apology. Good on you for kicking the circle's butt!

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  6. AndiJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    What would you say is the easy alternative?
    I'll be attempting THAT one!!!
    Despite all the difficulties, yours turned out great.
    Well done!
    Andi :-)

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  7. MandyJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Wow! I've never seen that one before. I couldn't imagine trying it myself but well done for persistance & a great finish! Cool square/circle! lol

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  8. ReneeJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    you've done a great job with it - you'de never know you had any troubles at all. Well done!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    When I made that block is took me four false starts before I could get past the first quarter section! But it does look gorgeous!

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  10. Christina LowryJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    You are very brave and it looks fantastic! I think you could do it again? he he hee... :)

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  11. KelliJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    That looks so awesome! Well done!

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  12. CitricSugarJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    It looks fabulous, regardless. I still want to try one. Especially since straight lines scare me less than circles.

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  13. HollyJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    I LOVE paper piecing. I'm addicted. I often use paper piecing to do regular-pieced quilt blocks - that's how much I love how accurate it is.

    That being said, you do have to be on the ball otherwise there have been quite a few times when I've finished a chunk of a block only to realise it's backwards/wrong way facing out... sigh!

    ~Holly

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  14. erivenJanuary 22, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Oh my, that does look complicated. I can almost hear the swearing from here :) Still, totally worth the effort for the end result, looks fantastic!

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  15. missi muJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    I know exactly what you mean Amy- next time I am just going to stick to the flying variety!!

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You are a rockstar! Thanks so much for your comments!