malfromcessnock

You're unreal MTS - I'm following ya!

Like, the problem will be keeping the "bridge" of the "A" horizontal after piecing it to the pieces on its left and right? I think I'm getting it?

MTS

What you could do is break the foundation into 2 parts - MA in one, and the L in the other.

This is the reality of PP and why you often see multiple foundations making up one image. It's just the nature of the technique.
The trick is to recognize when you might be piecing yourself into a hole. ;-)
And that just comes with practice. You'll soon be able to recognize it as well.

So, ifyou want the bridge, here's how I'd do it.

You start with the 3 pieces of the #9 section, and then work to your right and left.

You see how each successive piece would cover the exposed edge of the prior piece? That's how pp has to work (99.9% of the time).

The L is a separate piece.

Remember to add the 1/4 in fabric for the seam allowance on all sides of the foundations.

When they're both done, you join them together, and then put your top and bottom border on.

I have to say, I kinda like the abstract-y-ness ;-) of your original logo.

malfromcessnock

MTS, thanks for your help.

I'll stick to the original but borrow your important technique to make the "L" workable.

I'm so looking forward to doing it and showing you the results.

But, have been busy working on my winter Soccer Group photos - putting them into presentation folders tonight and delivering them Wednesday. Then FINISHED for a few weeks.

Then I'll be really getting to know my new interest in quilting!

God Bless you MTS and the rest of this helpful forum.

malfromcessnock

My first paper piecing - monogram block.

An example of what I want to stitch onto the back of each of my projects.

Not perfect - but I'm pleased. Poor choice of colours but I was using scrappy stuff.

This took me 3 hours - wow! I guess that was a long time for such a simple block.

MTS

Everyone's - and I mean EVERYONE's - first pp experience is less than .......ideal (to put it midly).

My first star (one of Carol Doak's 50 Fabulous) took HOURS to complete, accompanied by many #($#&$ outbursts.
But now I LOVE the technique.

I think your logo looks fabulous. Exactly like your original drawing - totally unique.

It will get easier, and it will go faster.

Congratulations!!

Lori S

I am just loving the idea of creating a logo type block for the back of a quilt. Thanks for posting this topic.

malfromcessnock

Lori S - it was my pleasure. Give it a go, you've got nothing to lose, except some valuable hours! lol

wvdek

What she said! Lol Before I even finished what you wanted to do, I told myself yur order was wrong. Follow what she said and it will turn out great, Mal.

malfromcessnock

Thank you MTS - your words of encouragement are very helpful!
I'd really like to do it in denim but wonder whether the tips of the "A" are too thin for such a thick fabric?

I wonder what you think?

I used scraps from my stash to make this but found when pressing the yellow and red were a blend and started being affected by the heat of the iron.

On another note, I've decided not to use steam anymore - I think it distorts the prepared blocks.

malfromcessnock

and it did. MTS's advice worked a treat. I had no idea. Without the help of this board and a tute I found on the net I would have been completely lost!

Thanks for your words of encouragement!