I DREADED trying to do this....even after reading two tutorials and checking Carol Doak's book out of the library; I decided what the heck and jumped in with both feet. I have to say that I LUV, LUV, LUV PP and have now found a new 'passion' and a way to get perfect 1/4 in seams. Thank you all for submitting your pictures and comments. Kudos to everyone :thumbup:

Wonderful job! Very cute block.

Looks great!!

Great block! I agree that PP is much easier than I anticipated. I'd love to do more of it.

LOL oh no another one bits the dust. Its my new passion too LUV IT!

I'm wanting to try this too but keep dreading it. You've inspired me, adding it to my to-do-soon list! :)

Looks like we created another pp monster.

That's a beauty, Sewze!

Looks great! Isn't it funny how we are so afraid to try new things. Now you have a whole new category of patterns to choose from!

Great job!

I am a dreader too and also inspired by your beautiful work. I guess my DH just might get his mariner cross quilt.

You have done a Fantastic job making this beautiful block!! :D I just love the fabric's you have used & the color's you have put together. I am so glad that you accomplished this PP block.
:D :D :D :D

I love paper piecing too. You did an awesome job. I am glad it was a good experience for you!!

It looks great!! Good job. And I love Paper piecing too.

Perfecto! Great Block ! I am happy to hear that you went outside your comfort zone to try a new technique. You now have a new skill in your quilting repertoire. BTW have you been silverlinings.com? He he--it will feed your new addiction.

Rita

Great job, paper peicing is still in my need to learn group

You did a wonderful job. Isn't it just amazing? I love paper piecing. It is my favorite technique becasue it looks so complicated and challenging, but it isn't really. It just takes time and concentration. I find people are always amazed by the finised products.

'tis a beauty :P

beautiful! I too dreaded pp but after doing febs BOM I too am hooked! :D

Congrats on doing something new and cute block!!

That is a great block. I love your fabric choices.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement. It is very gratifying to learn that I have inspired someone else to try this technique. I am new to quilting and feel that I have indeed accomplished a new forum to express my creativity and love of color and fabrics. Kudos again.

No, I haven't been to that website and when I try to get there I get some audio production company....is there another link? I'd love to feed my new addiction. Jinnie

Great block, yes, PP is fun and so accurate. I really like it too.

Rita, that link leads to an audio production site. Could you please share the "addiction" site, LOL.

Sheila

Sorry about the bad link. I should have verified it first.
Here is the correct one:

www.silverliningsoriginals.com/

You will not believe your eyes!

Rita

http://www.silverliningsoriginals.com/

Is this it?

Hopefully so.

Sheila

I love paper piecing also..it's very addictive. I love that it's so precise and exact...and a great way to use up tiny scraps!

AWESOME!!! Thanks Rita. Will add it to my Favorites, so I won't lose.

Here are some of my favorite paper piecing sites that give you free patterns. Enjoy:


http://piecebynumber.com/pastbom/archbom.htm

http://thisbe.org/cheryl/Patterns.html

http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.co...icQuilters.htm

I used these sites to make parts of this quilt for a day care center.

My sister is thinking of learning it too. I am still a little shy about it. Yours is gorgeous. It looks so soft too.

Your block looks awesome!!! :thumbup: :)

Beautifully Done!!! :D:D:D
It is awesome that you jumped in and tried, AND look what a stunning block you have made!!! :D:D:D

Gorgeous! I'd say you are quite good at it!

You did a very spectacular job, and the colors are perfect.

Thanks again..........for anyone trying to free themselves of the 'dread': it is really very easy--just jump in and give it a whirl. After all, if it doesn't turn out to be your cup of tea, it's just a little material and time and the satisfaction of knowing that you tried. :-)

I love your colors. You did a great job. I haven't got up the nerve to do PP but now I think I might. I seems like it would be easier to do kaleidoscopes that way.

great block i just started myself love it. try paper panache.com too. so great i love dogs on silverlinings.com

great job, still have not tried to do it

ooh,ooh,ooh great, you have placed my toes on the edge of jumping in as well, fantastic job...