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Monday, January 28, 2013

Paper-pieced Wheel of Fortune


I made this iridescent block using Michael Miller 'Mirror Ball Dots' fabrics and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out! The fabrics were from a half-yard bundle that my mom got for me for Christmas from Westwood Acres on Etsy.

Elizabeth's Wheel of Fortune mini quilt

I was majorly inspired by seeing Elizabeth's finished prism quilt on Facebook. I just love how it looked with the rainbow colored scraps, and if you alternate your background fabrics like she did, you get the cool star effect. Stunning!!

The paper-pieced quilt pattern was designed by Elizabeth Dackson, and you can find the pattern information on her blog here. The cost is $10. The pattern comes with full step-by-step instructions (so if you have never paper-pieced before, you will be able to do this!). The templates can either make a 6" finished block or a 12" finished block. I made the 12" block. I think I will make 4 blocks to make a mini-quilt, although I would certainly not be disappointed to make a small quilt, as this is quite gorgeous! The block took me about 3 hours to make, but I think I was watching tv and goofing off at the same time. :-)

Just wanted to share...I'm finishing up my first bag patterns this week and setting up my on-line shop, so I don't have much else to show on the blog but this little block. Hope you like it. :-)

12 comments:

  1. That mirror ball fabric is definitely very cool.

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  2. That fabric is way cool!!! I love the pinwheel effect and the rainbow colors. I really need to make a quilt one of these days :) How could you not be happy with a quilt like that in your house?! So bright and cheery!

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  3. I love Elizabeth's new pattern and love your fabric choices! Can't wait to seen the finished product!!

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  4. What an awesome pattern! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. this is really cool. i love the dots you chose.

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  6. Oooh, shiny! Sorry, couldn't resist ;o)

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  7. I like this! Very pleasing to the eyes!! Love the colors. :)

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