What a time I had at Empty Spools Seminars! I'm afraid I couldn't decide what class to take this year, so in a fit of something, I took two!
Sally Collins, the master of precision was fantastic. Such a gracious teacher and so many techniques that will help any piecer, even if you don't want to do the tiny stuff.
We started with drafting and making perfect little templates. Then we made a mock up of one arm of the feathered star we wanted to make. With the mirror, we could then see the finished product, which was great incentive to forge ahead.
I always love a challenge, and I also love tiny little things.
So, of course I wanted to know how big the finished 1/2 square triangles were in Sally's block you see above. they finish at 1/4 inch. OK, i'm going to try it.
Here is my mock up. And guess what.. I'm i the middle of moving and i can't find the one I made in class! I know it's here somewhere... But it's smaller than a potholder!
The feathers do finish at 1/4 inch and the center is a fussy-cut octagon,the tips of the feathers are fussy cut, too. I just loved sewing the tiny pieces. It was a great challenge. I'l have to get back in the right zone to finish it. I don't think that will happen til after my move.
Ok..it's 1 Am and I am officially tired. Ta-ta for now
4 comments:
Holy Cow, templates???? you pieced little pieces that tiny? I can't even imagine what mine would come out looking like - not like this, that's for sure. I sure hope you find your work and good luck with the move.
Hi Kathy! I would love to meet up with you in Sisters, but I am with a group of 5 and not sure what the plans are. I'm not the one driving! However, be on the lookout for me, if you see me, PLEASE come up and say hi! I would love to meet you!
Bonnie
Kathy, thanks for the comment - I couldn't respond back by email so I'll leave a comment here.
We're looking forward to the cruise and seeing the kids (they're coming with us and we're traveling with Keith's brother and his family too).
I love Seattle too - one of my favorite places to visit and I told Keith we need to get back for a visit.
Kathy, someday when I have a lot of courage I will take a Sally Collins seminar! I love her book "Precision Piecing".
I am commenting to get your take on the Empty Spools seminars. I signed up for the Freddy and Gwen seminar for March 2011, very exciting. Have you any reflections, hints or tips that might help as I go into that experience?
Kindest Regards,
Janet
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