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Friday, August 23, 2013

...and jay makes a {full} forest.

(Y'know, to the extent a forest can truly "reach capacity.")

This past week has been quite productive for this little forest-o'-mine.  Joining the first three and middle six friends are the FINAL THREE (eep!):


 11 pine marten


With all twelve blocks stitched and pressed, it looks like there's lots of paper-picking in my future (read:  weekend).  {Why oh why didn't I invest in something that washes out?!  Sidebar:  does anyone know if that actually exists?}  

Linking up with Kristy of Quiet Play ;)  If you haven't already, you've got to check out her latest pattern -- a pink unicorn!
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24 comments:

  1. JessicaAugust 23, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Can't get over how awesome these are! You did an AMAZING job. Now make sure your fingers don't fall off as you are picking!

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  2. GinaAugust 23, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Gorgeous!! Love them!!

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  3. Alison V.August 23, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I'll say it -- that's one sexy bird.

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  4. BethAugust 23, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Wow - those are awesome!

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  5. nicoleAugust 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Your jay is so gorgeous! I just love all your forest friends... you're really making it hard for me not to start a new index card!! As for wash out paper, i'm pretty sure i saw some at my LQS the other day... I'll double check that that was what it was for and get back to you!

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  6. Lorna McMahonAugust 23, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Me too! I love that Jay! Can't wait to see these all picked and sewed up in a quilt top!

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  7. pennydogAugust 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Yes it does! It's called Paper Solvy! Not that I used it, I picked all the tiny bits of paper out too...

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  8. ipatchandquiltAugust 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Congratulations on these pretty blocks!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com
    Ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  9. AliAugust 23, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    These are so pretty. I would recommend tweezers.

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  10. AnneAugust 23, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I was just going to recommend tweezers as well, but see someone beat me to it. :)
    I can't wait to see this all put together, it's going to be very beautiful!

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  11. GinaAugust 23, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    The word that comes to mind when I look at your GOrGEOUS blocks is ....ethereal . Beautiful work .

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  12. PamAugust 23, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    what a great finish!! the trick i know is that a teeny tiny stitch length makes the paper picking easier...happy picking xo

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  13. Little Island QuiltingAugust 24, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    See. Gina thinks they're ethereal too. And I bet she comments on Flickr too. I like the sound of Gina ;-)

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  14. Kristy @ Quiet PlayAugust 24, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    These look fantastic! I love the jaybird!!!

    Funnily enough, I was just looking at washable paper stuff for paper piecing. It does exist but it's pricey! I think the one I saw was $10 for 10 sheets. So my suggestion is to put on a good movie to keep you occupied while removing all that paper!

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  15. SusanAugust 24, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    You are going to have one stunning quilt! I love the blue Jay best of all- and that's a hard call- they are all fantastic!

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  16. AmandaK@whatthebobbinAugust 24, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Nice job on finishing them all! You should be proud, they are just gorgeous.

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  17. VeraAugust 24, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    It's beautiful. It looks so complicated to me.

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  18. jeifnerAugust 24, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I especially like your jay! Very pretty!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Love your paper piecing ......beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Marie

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  20. Serena @ SewgivingAugust 24, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    They are stunning blocks and I love the subtle coloured fabrics you've used ... especially in the eurasian jay.

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  21. LeonieAugust 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Wow - the bird especially I find stunning. It's going to be quite a quilt!

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  22. Laura C @ littleandlotsAugust 25, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Sarah these are gorgeous! I admire your paper piecing skills. These are so intricate and perfect. I also really like how light and clean your fabric choices are.

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  23. Happy TurtleAugust 25, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    These are so beautiful! I love the Blue Jay!
    Carol

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  24. Nancy@owensoliviaAugust 26, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!! You have a great eye for pattern and color.

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