I just finished Block #10 for the Farm Girl Sampler.
I ordered a copy of the pattern that Doris used to make her Halloween Tree that she brought to bee meeting last Monday. The pattern came yesterday, and I'm dying to get started on my own Halloween tree. So I think now I'll scramble around in my stash and find some fabrics to use for it.
The tree is sewn by the method called foundation piecing, which I'm sure most of you are familiar with (fabric pieces sewn onto a paper or fabric foundation. This pattern came with printed tissue paper foundations.
I really don't enjoy foundation piecing, and I'm not good at it. I've never used anything as flimsy as tissue paper when I have done the technique, so I'm going to photocopy the pattern onto something more sturdy before I begin, probably just white computer paper. My plan is to also make a Christmas tree wall hanging when I finish the Halloween tree. How long my nerves hold out doing foundation piecing will determine if I actually do make more than one tree. Or even if I finish the one. I'm serious when I tell you that I DO NOT LIKE foundation piecing.
Spring has arrived in full bloom in this area. The Barlett Pears and the Red Bud (Ironwood) are blooming, as well as some other things, and a very faint hint of green has appeared on the trees. That usually means that in a matter of hours, those trees will be leafed out.
Of course, with spring brings more physical problems for me--allergies. Whole lotta sneezing going on.
All right, I'm going now to dig into my box of black fabric to find prints for my Halloween tree.
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On 03/16/2016, Denise in PA said ...
Susan, I have to tell you, I've made the Tall Tree version twice, and loved using the tissue paper foundation - it was so easy to do and so very easy to remove! I think you will like it!
On 03/17/2016, Barbara Anne said ...
Applause for your perfect Barn Block! The number of finished Farm Girl blocks is adding up most delightfully, isn't it?
Thank you for the name of the tree pattern as I'd love to make one, too.
I have a love/hate relationship to foundation/paper piecing but find after I've had a bit of a think, it's easy and I am always pleased with the finished projects. Then I resolve to do more foundation piecing but don't so always have to star with that thinking about the process. Good luck!
Spring has arrived here, too, sniffle ... kerchooo! After low 80s*F yesterday, it's in the low 70s*F today and sunny.
Hugs!
On 03/20/2016, Pat said ...
I always enjoy seeing what you've done. Amazing! Plus a 1000 piece puzzle!
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