Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Bowls With Borders Blog Hop--Day 16

Welcome Friends to my train stop along today's journey on the Blog Hop!  For those who have not seen any of the posts, please check out both those who are the next stops on this ride (each blog/name is listed belong, click on their name to jump to their location) and take a moment to check out the main station at Sew We Quilt.

I have a confession to make, this project really scared me!  Not only had I never paper-pieced before this project, but there were so many people taking part in this project from around the world that I was intimidated by all the projects posted before me.  But then I started reading these lovely ladies & gentleman's words and they were saying some of the exact words that have been rolling around in my head since I started this project.  I realized that I am not alone in the world and frankly I needed that encouragement.  I also realized that many had worked very hard on their project and I had to follow through on my commitment (although there were days I wanted to quit so very badly).  Thank you all who shared your projects because this project would not have been completed without you!

So without further ado, here are some pictures of what I have completed and what I still have in the works!  I first started with some yardage of butter yellow and a charm pack of Momo's  "Just Wing It" which I love because of the variety of colors and shapes.  As far as I can remember, all of the bowls come from this charm pack.  I decided right off the bat to make one very large pile of bowls on a wall hanging.  My favorite bowl is the green one with the red border and the bright red little butterfly!

Here is my wall hanging's front in all its glory!


This is the back which shows the crazy stitching I did on this piece.
I also have two pretty blocks that I have been debating about for a bit.  What should I make with it?  Placemats?  Pot holders?  perhaps as a block on a much larger piece?  Oh so much to think about here!

Here is my little Darling!  She loved to watch me sewing and I cannot wait to introduce her to the wonder of crafting!
In the end this project has been so rewarding and I cannot begin to thank all those involved in Bringing it about!  Carol and Madame Samm, thank you for not only your cheering, but the occasional kick in the pants which sometimes I so dearly need!  You are truly the best.   Regina thank you for your generosity in sharing your delightful pattern with us all.  Now that I have another skill added to my tool box, there will be no going back!  I am off to conquer more paper-piecing projects I found to challenge me.

 Thank you so much for stopping for a moment to rest, hear my story, and share yours in return!  I have already finished my Leaves project (although I can promise that more will be coming) and I have been sketching for my Dots on Dots blog hop Project.  I am enjoying these blog hops, are you?

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64 comments:

  1. You have done an awesome job with your bowls! i didn't think they would stack so high! I think I would make some mug rugs with the other blocks.

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  2. You made a awsome piling up. I am a little bit afraid some bowls above can fall down. :-))
    Great job!
    And your little Darling is so sweet!

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  3. Oh, you made some beautiful bowls - great choice in fabrics. And the geometric quilting works really well with this. The two minis are sweet - love the blue border fabric, very pretty.

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  4. Wow.. Beautiful job. And yiu have done great job stacking them high...

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  5. They are lovely! I hope you will find the best solution for these darlings!
    And then your daughter, she's so young, you should have your hand full with her, playing, nursing, singing, caring.... but she lets your find time to even sew! Give her a big hug, your little darling, and I do wish you both a very happy relationship in the sewingroom making beautiful things and having fun together.

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  6. That's a really tall stack of bowls you have there, my dear! :)

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  7. I really adore you sticking to the idea even though there is a technique that isn't easy in the beginning. You did it and you did it well! Your pretty pile is highj and starts tilting - you might want the additional Broken Bowl block too...? Welcome to the paper piecers!
    If you would like to see your work in my guest gallery please contact me at info@reginagrewe.de. Your littel one will be proud of you!
    Regina from Germany

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  8. Isn't it wonderful when you choose just one colour collection especially with the backing the bowls stack so well. Congratulations.

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  9. What a great tall stack of bowls, lovely fabrics. Love your cute little helper. Thanks for being part of the hop.

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  10. Love love your tall stacks of bowls, and the two little one. What fun.

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  11. Hi!!!! That is a lot of wonderful bowls!!!! Great piecing!!! Thanks and I have had so much fun just getting to see all these works of art!!!!

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  12. you sew wonderful bowls
    greetings from cologne
    gabi

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  13. Wow!!! wonderful job done....you should be very proud of your display; it is just beautiful...and so is your little darling!!

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  14. Your bowls make me happy. I think your blocks would be great made into a table runner for your kitchen table.

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  15. looks like you have your pping down and a cute little cheering section as well
    thanks for sharing.
    in stitches

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  16. WEll my dear sweet lady..you had nothing to fear..your bowls were sew good I think, no I know ..you will have to go and see quick on that blog lol. Really your bowls exceptional they are...right down to your audience...I think she liked them too lol

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    1. ps. we enjoy these hops btw as much as you..you have been a great cheerleader and valued participant..see you with dots..

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  17. Oooo, butter yellow background--love it! It makes for a very warm and beautiful bowl creation. I like the random lines for the quilting--very nice! Thank you so much for hopping with us, cheering us all on, and sharing that sweet pic of your baby. I hope you'll join us again! :O)

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  18. Good morning...I, too, felt your pain and needed a kick in the pants. Congratulations on a job well done. You created a beautiful tall stack of bowls that should make you proud to hang on your wall. I love MoMo's fabrics and your quilting is superb...love the green bowl too. Thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to visiting often. Have a happy day, Pauline

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  19. Your stacks of bowls are adorable. You did a fantastic job. I love your colors and fabric choice. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Awesome stacks of bowls.Love your colors and fabrics choice.Great job!

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  21. A wonderful stack of bowls!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  22. Your bowls looks perfect and what great fabrics!

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  23. Wow! So many pretty bowls! Great job!

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  24. That's a lot of bowls to make for someone who felt a bit scared about this project. I guess you really got in the groove, huh? They are lovely.

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  25. I can't believe it's already the August 28. You all have done such a terrific job of planning, organizing and hosting this Blog Hop, I want to Thank You for all your hard work. I've really enjoyed "hopping" all over the world and seeing so many creative, colorful and imaginative projects. Your bowls quilt is great. Using precut fabric is a sure way to guarantee perfect color coordination. Your little blocks could be mug rugs. While I use potholders, they don't get the same visual exposure as something like a mug rug. You might want to swap them with someone else who has extra blocks! I think that would be fun! I appreciate it when there are pictures showing details of work because you can't always see them in a larger picture. Thanks again, from CA, USA!

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  26. Oh they turned out beautiful! Great work and your pile is huge!Very cute!

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  27. Bowls turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Judith, Texas

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  28. A big stack of bowls. They look amazing. I really like your fabrics!

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  29. So many pretty bowls, I'm overwhelmed. I have to buy this pattern and try myself. Thanks for the inspiration. Greetings from Norway.

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  30. A sweet little baby and a great stack of bowls!

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  31. WoW! I think you did an amazing job! Your bowls are beautiful. I love your tall stack and am in love with your background fabric. Your two small stacks of bowls are lovely as well. Your blue border fabric really makes the yellow background fabric pop. All your suggestions would work as well as you could frame both of these and hang in your dining room or kitchen. Thanks for sharing all your projects with us. Super job! Your little darling is just precious!

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  32. Great job, lovely bowls.
    Britta

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  33. Your "Just Wing it" came out wonderfully. Love them! And your helper is loving them too!
    Thank you.
    Cathy R

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  34. New things scare me too. I just take a deep breath and plunge in! Your bowls are fantastic and PPing get easier the more you do, and I know you will do more. Your helper is beautiful and Is cheering you on. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Hooray for you! Your blocks looks great, expecially against that yummy background! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Your bowls look fabulous and I just love your fabrics. Do you have a nice place to hang it in your new home?

    I think I see a future quilter in that smiling face. ;-) I can't believe how big she is getting. The time is flying!

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  37. They look fabulous!! What are you going to do with this now? Very nice work and nice colors.

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  38. Wow you stacked some bowls!! I love the way you quilted too, I can do that hmm

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  39. Hi Kiddo, Your bowls are wonderful. A big stack of beauty! and your little one she is getting bigger by the minute, what a little darling! thanks for sharing your bowls and your sweetheart!

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  40. Rosemary B here: Oh you did it, and you are amazing! Your bowls are so terrifical and sweet. I love the flowers. This is really stellar! I admire your effort with a tiny one around. She is so cute, yep, she is learning a lot, soaking in the creativity
    Thanks you for sharing... I agree, it was scary at first, but then just dive in.

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  41. What pretty bowls and fun quilting!! Your little one is just adorable as well!!! TFS

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  42. I love your beautiful bowls!! Great job!!
    Greetings from Germany
    Nicole

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  43. Hui, du hast aber sehr hoch gestapelt ;-)))
    LG, Gudrun

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  44. I think you did an awesome job and such a large towering stack of bowls, no wonder you were scared! Love your baby too...gosh she looks so adorable!

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  45. I'm glad you decided to go ahead. Your bowls are lovely and you did a great job. Thank you for sharing. I think you should make placemats with your extra blocks.

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  46. Your stack of bowls is beautiful! I really love the colors and fabrics you used!

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  47. Your bowls wall hanging is beautiful! I love the fabrics.

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  48. I love the colors you used and the quilting is so striking! As has often been the case in this adventure, as a newbie, I'm amazed at how many ideas are out there - and how few in my own head, lol! I have loved seeing different visions of the same idea!

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  49. Wonderful bowl projects. They are all sew pretty. Love the choice of fabrics. Congrats on being one of the chosen. Thanks for sharing.

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  50. What a beautiful job. I can't believe that you are a beginner. So glad that you kept at it. Beautiful . Your little darling is a treasure.

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  51. You did an amazing job...I can't believe that paper piecing is a new challenge for you!
    How fun to have a sweetie to keep you company while you sew!

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  52. What beautiful work! I love all of your bowls. And your baby is absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us.

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  53. well, you found time to create some great bowls while taking care of such a sweet baby. Such a sweet face.I love how you quilted your wall hanging too. Well done, thanks for sharing.

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  54. Your tall stack of bowls with borders is amazing. I'm glad you showed your quilting on the backing side as it is wonderful! Plus, I'm a pushover for babies and quilting photos paired together - such a cutie. Thanks for your post.

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  55. Your bowls are gorgeous!

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  56. Your bowls look fantastic! You are right, that fabric is great. And yes, I am loving this hop!

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  57. You should pat yourself on the back for a job well done , your bowls are terrific!

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  58. I love these bright colors with that perfect background color. Your quilting is so effective, great idea!

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  59. Your bowls look great! I love how you quilted it. This was also my first time pp and I was nervous too. Great job!

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  60. I love your bowls - your fabric choices are just awesome!!

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