Asterick Block

Hello All,

Well today I tried the Asterisk block and realized my tool shortage had put me at a disadvantage. In order to do this block I am going to have to invest in a 12x12 inch ruler.

So since I was at a standstill with 2012 blocks, I moved on to cutting the strips for the Wacky block (January 2012-block 2) and the material needed for January 2013 block.

Well that didn't take very long, so with all the time I had on my hands I decided to cut fabric for English Paper Piecing quilting. I thought this would be a great sewing project whenever I go places. It's like knitting but better.   :)

If you would like to know the history of English Paper Piecing, I have attached a link that gives a brief history.

http://www.moresewforyou.com/what-is-english-paper-piecing.htm

Quilty

http://www.heyquilty.com/index.html

Offset Log Cabin - January 2013 Block of the Month

The fabric with the pattern will be there center and the other two fabric pieces will be surrounding the patterned fabric. I may add another fabric, but I will give it more thought before I cut and sew.

Wonky Pound Sign - January 2nd block of the month 2012

I will have the fabric cut tomorrow, but it will be a few days before this block will be sewn.

The background fabric will be the solid black fabric and the multi colored fabric will be the pound sign.

Asterisk - January 1st block of the month 2012

Here is the January 2012 block of the month. I am hoping to have this block cut by tomorrow and it's a possibility I will get it sewn.

The fabric with the strips will be the dark background shown in the pattern and the solid yellow will be the asterick.

Foundational Paper Piece Block 3

Here is the pattern and fabric for block three. The completed block will be post as soon as it is complete.

Foundational Paper Piece Block 2

WOW....block two went smooth as silk! 

Foundational Paper Piece Block 1

Wow.......... block one didn't start very well; in fact I had to chunk it. The next day I started over again and believe me I was nervous. I took my time, prayed alot and was successful with the second try.

Goals for 2013

Well it's 2013 and time to make new goals. I have a list of four things I would like to accomplish for 2013.
First and foremost is to have a healthier eating plan. So far I have been very successful; thanks to SkinnyTaste.com.
Second: I would like to do 165 days of foundational paper piecing. There are at least 300 different foundational paper piecing patterns, but I am going to keep it real and not put a lot of stress on something I enjoy doing.
Third: Craftsy 2012 Block of the Month. I signed up for this back in October 2012, but was never able to do any of the blocks. This Block of the Month was offered free on Craftsy.
Fourth: Craftsy 2013 Block of the Month. This class has a new instructor that has brought a new style to this block of the month.