Amanda and I are still practicing our paper piecing, improv piecing and block design skills. But, I must admit that I made this block at Penny's workshop back in April. (This week has been all about cleaning the house and preparing for Henry's birthday party. The other night I was up until 2:30am frosting a three layer chocolate cake.) But, back to the block....I drew up a picture for this in my sketchbook. Then I split the design into two sections for paper piecing. Then I added the border and lastly I added the whipped chain stitch embroidery for the chains on the swings. I don't have a plan for this block right now, but making it was a lot of fun. Check out Amanda's fancy block for the week here.
10 comments:
Wow. That block is amazing!
very cute and creative.
This Block is gorgeous!
Vanree
the chain stitching is such a nice touch to this beautiful block, Melinda. I wonder what you are going to come up with for this week?
Found you through Amanda's blog today. What a great block. The addition of the chain stitching is very clever. Nicely done!
Love the swing block and admire the work that went into it!
And I have added your blog to my favourites on my blog http://www.calowera2.blogspot.com/
which isnt about craft, but about our 11 acre horse mini ranch)
Love this block! The chain stitching really does make it perfect.
What a great block! I would love to learn how to piece like that. I love your blog too. You have a lot of great stuff.
Love it~my granddaughter's new favorite thing is swinging and I need to make a block like this!!
I am paper piecing a neighbourhood with a central park and this block just inspires me so much. It is wickedly clever.
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