That will be an awesome quilt. Are you going to make it in black and purple or was that just the colors you used to show us? Those colors are my cousins wedding colors to the T. I think that would be a great color scheme. :D

I love the colors and the design, the purple just seems to float in the air. Please post pictures when it is completed.

Yes, please do post pictures. I cannot wait to see the f*****ed product. :D

I think it looks great with those colors and I like the design

there are lots of ways to make those diamonds that don't have to be scary. the best way would be to paper piece them. when using diamond and triangular pieces, precise cutting and seam width are critical. paper piecing eliminates almost all the worry.

I think that design is amazing!!! Your friend will totally love it...and if your friend doesn't....my fav. color is purple!!! Can't wait to see it done!

Keep us up to date on your project. WE are rooting for you. If you can do a denim quilt, you can do anything! :D :D :D :D

That's going to be a gorgeous quilt flying_v! I love the purple and black. So vibrant.
The last time I did a quilt that had diamond shapes like yours ("storm at sea") I did the diamond blocks using paper piecing. It was a breeze that way. Sharp points and an accurate size each and every time. Good luck! :)

You are a true artist!! That quilt is going to be lovely. After the job you did on your last quilt, I have no doubt that you will do well. With every quilt you make, your soul grows. Watch and see.

I agree - I would foundation piece (paper piece) those diamonds.

Experiencing lots of new techniques is what makes us well-rounded quilters. Have fun with it flying_v and you'll be so glad you tried something new the next time you need that technique for a quilt you're just dying to make. :) :) I'm sure you're going to do just great!!

I don't think I ever came close to perfecting any techniques before moving on to something different. At some point, I'd keep doing the same thing until I felt comfortable with it, like applique or paper-piecing. But, there are so many wonderful ideas out there, and it seems like almost every day some talented quilter discovers another one, so I will more than likely never learn them all. But I'll sure try! LOL

I really think it's ok to try everything that interests you or makes the job at hand a little easier.

f v g don't doubt your self. i'm sure you can do it . it might take some time but you can do it. please try to post your denim quilt would love to see that . can't wait to see this one.

Trying new techniques keeps you from getting bored :!: You will be such a good quilter because you are willing to try different things. And when you :!: :D

FVG,
Re: Paper piecing
Do some practice pieces before you start on your quilt. Trust me, you'll smile more later if you do. Do a little four patch wall hanging or a pot holder using scraps. It takes just a little getting used to but once you have the hang of it you're going to love it. Also, if you check out the 'storm at sea' pattern on the internet you'll find your diamonds already designed for your paper piecing.
Have lots of fun now. That's what it's all about! (I tell you this because I remember my first paper piecing project! :mrgreen: )

Paper piecing is really easy, and not at all expensive. You just need to buy Reynolds Freezer Paper, cut out your diamond pieces, iron them on the wrong side of the fabric and then cut out leaving a quarter inch seam allowance. You will be amazed at how crisp and clean your diamond points will be. I made a table runner that used hexagons, triangles and ciamonds to make sunflowers. I love it.

http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingthree.html

Quilter's Cache gives some very good directions about paper piecing. Better than I could give you in this small space.
I started out using freezer paper (it is different from wax paper) but now I just use what ever paper I have on hand. You do tear the paper out when you finish so you need to sew with a much smaller stitch than normal. I use a 1.5 on my Pfaff. This will perferate the paper and make it easier to tear.

Here is the template Quilter's Cache gives you for storm at sea. It may give you a "little" help with your pattern.

http://www.quilterscache.com/images12/stormatseacornersB.gif

I made you a variety of template and paper piecing patterns for 12-inch blocks and for 16-inch blocks. experiment with scraps until you find the one you like best, then go for it! :P

Freezer paper and waxed paper are not the same. Waxed paper is kind of clear and you can see through it. Waxed paper is white and you can't see through it. After you join the pieces, you remove the paper. Try it, I think you will like it. You can make more intricate patterns and this is perfect for diamond shapes.

I've seen what you're talking about danna, but I'm not sure that's the type of "paper pieceing" that's being discussed here. I think what's being discussed is the type of paper piecing where numbers are written on different parts of a block and you lay your fabric down onto #1 face up, and add #2's fabric right sides tog. to it, (allowing the fabrics to cross over the lines to the different numbered sections by approx ½"), then sewing right on the line that was drawn between the two #d sections, pressing out, then continuing until all the numbers have been covered with fabric. That's the abbreviated version, but it sounds different than what you're talking about with the freezer paper. I always use a thin tracing paper when paper pieceing as it tears out easily once sewn with a tight stitch (like a #1), and it's easy to see the marked lines and whether or not you've got your fabric over the lines far enough.

Oh, good! I'm glad it helped. :) :)