During the corona lockdown times, I have more time for sewing and quilting. Andrea asked. If I could make her a set of placemats. Something geometrical, maybe triangles. And in her her favourite colours : blues, pinks, purples and turquoise.
I have seen this pattern some time ago on Craftsy/Bluprint, and saved this project for later. The pattern is by Jess Toye and the name is Thirty-Two Carat Paper-Piecing Pattern. I loved the design, and this is the right pattern for Andrea’s placemats.
Jesse has written the pattern instructions very well. In the pattern she explains both cutting and paper-piecing steps. Jesse has also included in the pdf file a few project ideas with this paper-pieced block. From placemats to a king size quilt and with different color options. Thanks to my fabric on stock, I could choose the (hopefully) right colours for Andrea.
Quilted with the walking foot in straight lines, 1/2″ apart. I have used quilting cotton thread King Tut 40/3 from Superior Threads, variegated color 939
Binding is Kona Solid in Bright Pink. To attach the binding I have used Mettler cotton quilting thread 40, color 959.
The backing fabric is once more Bomull calico from IKEA, 100% unbleached cotton.
Placemat size : 12″ x 18″ / paper-pieced unit size : 3″ x 9″
Thanks for visiting, keep safe and carry on sewing
barbora 
skalabara quilts 
These are fantastic, I’m sure Andrea will love them. Very pretty design, nice and vibrant for spring and summer, and a little colour is what we all need right now. Nicely done! 😊
Caz x
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Caz, thanks for your cheerful comment!
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I always admires people who could do quilting.
These place mates are so cheerful 🙂
Happy to follow your blog, Barbora.
Stay safe, happy quilting. xx
Pat
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Patricia, welcome to my quilting adventures!
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OMG — I just put that pattern on my to do list! I’m a bit obsessed with paper piecing right now — I plan on using fall colors –your color choices are absolutely beautiful! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks! It took me some time before I got confident to start with paper piecing. I love it, it’s so much fun and has different designs compared to the “classical” patchwork patterns. Looking forward to see your colours!
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That’s really nice!!! Congrats, you are gifted 🙂
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Such pretty placemats!
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