OK..... I ATTEMPTED the Cabbage Rose block today and this is what I have to say about Paper Piecing!!!
My Take on Paper Piecing
I love to cut and piece my blocks, I’ve even learned to like appliqué
So for a challenge for myself, I tried paper piecing today
After stitching the first part and turning it over and finding my first mistake
I reached for my seam ripper, dropped a quarter in my jar, and ate a piece of cake
What a waste of good material, I kept thinking to myself
I would rather have kept the fat quarters all pretty on my shelf
After the second and third mistakes were made I conceded….I was beat!
I will never again attempt paper piecing, and award those who have accomplished this feat!
I have no hair left on my head and the cuss jar? ….well, it’s full!
The attempted block is in the trash, my nerves have taken their toll.
I’ve probably gained about five pounds from all the goodies I’ve eaten
And normally I am not the type of person who’ll admit when I’ve been beaten
By something so seemingly simple, yet it was probably worth a try
I’m going to go clean up the mess I made and have myself a good cry!
(No offense intended for those who have chosen or plan to choose paper piecing!!! I wanted you all to know how my first attempt went and thought you might get a good laugh out of it! LOL)