Monday, May 4, 2009

i heart mushrooms!!

This week-end I did my first paper piecing, a gnome and mushroom, from this great pattern!! It's not perfect, but I'm pretty pleased at my first attemt. Though, when I was done, I realized that both pieces are opposite to the pattern. I haven't figured out why that happened. Does any seasoned quilter know why mine came out this way?? For future ones I'll probably have to figure it out since it might ruin the pattern if everything comes out opposite.

*update* Thanks to some very kind readers, I now know that the patterns are made backwards, so when sewing on the paper, it actually ends up opposite to the pattern. Yippee, I actually was doing it right!! :)

I am definately hooked on these fun doll quilts!! Or should I say "art" quilts!!


I fused the little cloud on after, but am not sure If I like it with the cloud now. I love the little hedgie running across the mushroom, though!! Isn't he cute!!

I also finally got this adorable Hello. print framed!! I did a trade with Sarah Jane last month for 3 prints, and I sent her some items from my etsy shop. I just love this little mushroom print, and am so happy to now be able to look at it everyday!! THANKS Sarah Jane!! Once I frame the other 2, and hang them in my kiddos rooms, I'll make sure to show and tell!!


sorry for the shadows of my sky lights on the print!!

Hope everyone has a super spectacular week!!
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42 comments:

  1. ArielMay 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Cute Cute Cute!!!! Great job, Kerri! I love the little quilt...I never knew you liked mushrooms.....ha ha!! That is such a precious print from Sarah Jane. Doesn't she do a great job?? Have a great week :)

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  2. Jodi NelsonMay 4, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    The quilt is adorable! Just adorable! ooxx`jodi

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  3. AllieMay 4, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Very cute--and I rally like the little cloud!

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  4. the 6 o'clock stitchMay 4, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Darling quilt and an adorable print. Sara Jane is one of my favorite shops on Etsy.

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  5. nettieMay 4, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    super cute quilt kerri. it's really perfect.

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  6. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 4, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Kerri, the gnome quilt is absolutely gorgeous. You did an excellent job.

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  7. Contented CarolineMay 4, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    How lovely - I'm loving your little chap and might be tempted to have a go myself.

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  8. ilovebabyquiltsMay 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    If I say I love, love, love the quilt, will you forgive me for originally thinking the mushroom was a room lamp??? Love it!

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  9. ilovebabyquiltsMay 4, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Forgot to say, that gnome is THE cutest!

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  10. Just Be HappyMay 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    what a darling quilt!
    love the print too.
    :o)

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  11. KerriMay 4, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Thanks everyone!!

    I love baby quilts, don't feel bad, my husband said the same thing!! :) He thinks the ghome looks like a tree, and the mushroom looks like a lamp. That is why I added the cloud, to hopefully make it look like a little scene of a gnome and mushroom.

    I still love it!! :)

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  12. Cheryl ArkisonMay 4, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    What side of the paper did you trace the pattern to before you started sewing? That impacts what direction the final block faces.
    They look great! I really need to steal that gnome pattern.

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  13. Jessica ChristensenMay 4, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Very cute quilt. My girls are too old for doll quilts, but I'm tempted to make one anyway.

    I think that most paper piecing patterns are made backward. You print them (or trace them) onto the non-sticky side of the freezer paper, and then when you sew them, they will come out opposite of what you drew. Someone correct me if I'm wrong about this.

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  14. jessMay 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    That is way too charming. I am in *love*!

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  15. KerriMay 4, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Jessica,

    I also got a comment on my flickr photo, saying the same thing!! So, I really did it right!! YEAH!! Thanks for explaining that!! :)

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  16. MillieMay 4, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Kerri, what a lovely quilt. I love your colors and the mushrooms on the crisp white background....so so cute. And thanks for sharing the link too.

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  17. Sweet WoodruffMay 4, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I found your blog today and I'll be back. Your blog is one of the sweetest I've found in a long time. Where can we get the bird and tree pattern?

    I can't wait to try your gnome and mushroom paper piece. Your quilt is quiltalicious!

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  18. blushing roseMay 4, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    You gals are so talented. This quilt is simply precious. TY for sharing it. TTFN ~ Marydon

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  19. Mrs. JPMay 4, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I"m so glad that you started paper piecing because I tried and started on a pattern that was just to difficult. I'm gonna try this cute pattern. Oh, the fabric you choose is so cute. Good job.

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  20. Sinta ReneeMay 4, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Another adorable project... I really enjoy seeing what you come up with!!!

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  21. OliveStreetStudioMay 4, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Adorable and in one of my favorite color combinations - just like your blog format! Hope you keep this one for your grand-dolls. :-)

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  22. DesMay 4, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    i have coveted that 'hello' print from sarah jane from the moment it hit her blog. good for you, miss barter.

    i wonder if she'd like some old sheets..... :D

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  23. DesMay 4, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    OH and that gnome/mushroom!!!! someday......

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  24. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful , I love both the quilt and the print .

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  25. jacquieMay 4, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    so cute kerri! i think you've already found out about the opposite nature of paper piecing...just something to keep in mind when you're planning a paper pieced quilt.

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  26. LorraineMay 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Gnome quilt is really sweet .... I think he is quite plainly a gnome !

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  27. ThimbleannaMay 4, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Very, very cute Kerri. That little hedgie on the mushroom is just adorable!

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  28. amy smartMay 4, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    So cute! I love your style. And I love Sarah Jane too. What a perfect trade. :)

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  29. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    The quilt is gorgeous. I am loving the gnome & the mushroom. You've done a great job!

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  30. heatherMay 5, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    I LOVE the quilt!!! Great job. So very, very cute!!! LOVE your colors!!

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  31. Sew Create It - JaneMay 5, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    You've done a lovely job! Love the colours!

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  32. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieMay 5, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Kerri, very cute quilt, thank for sharing.
    Keep Stitchen'
    Bonnie

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  33. NicoleMay 5, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    You did an AMAZING job! I'm jealous!

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  34. Tasha HorsleyMay 5, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    darling little art quilt! good job trying something new! :)

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  35. jessicaMay 5, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    VERY cute! i love that hedge hog, it's so perfect :-).

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  36. Needled MomMay 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Very cute. I do enjoy doing the paper piecing for it's absolute percision.

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  37. ArielMay 7, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I was just eyeing your free motion up close...girl, you're a pro! It gets easier with time, right????

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  38. Grandma VickiMay 8, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    You have been a busy little lady...love all your new additions. I want to know which one of the grandbabies are going to claim this one...they might be sidetracked from the precious mushroom babies. Hug and Kisses to All

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  39. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    What a fantastic quilt, I'm so impressed on your first pp piece! How did you find the tutorial? Was it clear enough? Thanks so much for the linky love!

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  40. KerriMay 12, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    artisania,

    i found the link on flickr to your blog. It was a great tutorial, and for my first paper piecing, i thought it was a perfect pattern. thanks for creating such a great fresh and modern pattern, and sharing it with all of us!! :)

    i hope you do many more in the future!!

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  41. Amy BadskirtMay 28, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    I love this quilt. I've just discovered your blog. You've got a great sense of colour and style.

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  42. ClareJuly 19, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Love your quilting! Do you free motion and on what kind of machine? Looks awesome!!

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