Ever since I did my patchwork class last month, I've been looking and lusting at quilts and quilt patterns and I've been using excel to plan out my own designs (excel is useful as you can drag to repeat the patterns you create). I'm not sure if I will ever get around to making it up, as I'm not sure my sewing skills are up to it, but this is one my design blocks, recreated from 0.5 and 1cm scraps of paper (yes it took AGES!!!)
The patterned snippets are all my minds eye from the same pad so the colours match and I used some matching solid shades to help define the shape. After cutting all the squares I used a glue runner over a sheet of graph paper to help me get the blocks lined up straight and then I simply cut around the finished shaped and stuck it on my card. I used the "great big Hugs" sentiment from Frame It from Waltzingmouse as quilts always make me think of being wrapped up in a big warm Hug.
I'm going to make dinner now, so I don't end up with a repeat of last weeks fish finger incident - I've promised DH Lasagne Pastachina this week and I'd better not disappoint for a second week or he'll be padlocking the craftroom door ;-)
Catch you all later.
Whoops - I missed the gates to the playground this week - sorry Pixie - will add this tomorrow if that's OK......
ReplyDeleteWow amazing scrap card.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Tara this is a work of art - I can imagine it in a quilt too!
ReplyDeleteThis may have taken ages, but it was worth it... it looks wonderful Tara!
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Chrissie
"Less is More"
Hola Tara fantastic work of scrap patchwork card, well done Tara.
ReplyDeleteA hug from Palma and have a nice weekend
This was a labour of love Tara
ReplyDeleteSo dramatic
Thank you vey much
Mandir
"Less is More"
Goodness what a clever design, the papers work so well, really mimics the fabric look.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Very clever, Tara!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Tara. Wonderful card xx jan
ReplyDeleteFab card Tara. Hope your lasagne was good!
ReplyDeleteMargaret x
Now that's dedication for you..... Your quilting with paper looks fabulous Tara and great idea to use graph paper to help lay it out.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
This is brilliant Tara and a perfect card for patchworking fiends. I was much amused by The Fish Finger Incident - sounds like a murder mystery! - hope the lasagne went down well! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteFAB card, think using the graph paper is a great idea. Have tried to do this sort of thing just by eye and it was a disaster, went straight in the bin. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteGood grief that looks time consuming but very beautiful! I make quilts and I promise you the fabric ones are much easier lol!
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PS May see you at the NEC, plan is to go Saturday I think
Very clever, I want to try!
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I absolutely love this, it must have taken you absolutely ages! A brilliant card for a fellow crafter! I think I might have a go at this! M x
ReplyDeletefabulous scrappy card, very effective! xx
ReplyDeletePhew - this is stunning - must have been a real labour of love! Thanks for the playground plug :) Maybe this week could well be even busier with the Less Is More Challenge too. Di xx
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly that must of taken an age but so well worth it it's STUNNING! It's a good think my Closet doesn't have a door or Jim would padlock it for sure. I get lost in there and forget about dinner until my tummy rubbles or he starts complaining. LOL
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I really miss my quilting! I recently checked into going to a class on machine quilting, thinking I could do that since I can't quilt by hand very well anymore. I LOVE the way you've designed this! Wouldn't have thought to use the graph paper...great idea. Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteWow that must have taken along time to put together! I love it. Great card.
ReplyDeleteAll that work paid off, it is a great card.
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Amazing card. Very intricate. x
ReplyDeleteIt may have taken you ages but it is worth it :)
ReplyDeleteLove your patchwork square. It's very effective. x
ReplyDeleteStunning. Just imagine how lovely it would look made up as a real quilt using material scraps. Love the colour combinations. Only just made it myself through the gates this week. I blame playing with those pogo sticks! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWow that is one amazing card, handy way to use up all those small snips although not sure I would have your patience.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous lot of work to produce this masterpiece. It is brilliant and just shows we should never throw little pieces of paper away. Oh dear, will my snippets box ever be empty? xx Maggie
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card, it's gorgeous and so detailed.
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irene
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Wow, you must have been cross eyed by the time you finished this, but what a stunner!
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Brenda
Wow, this must have taken ages to make. looks good though!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, wonderful use of snippets. I don't see the less, it sure looks like more to me. Great card!
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