These paper pieced "Refractatorium" blocks were designed by Jane from Quiltjane for her AusModBee February block. They really are an amazing block and although I have not had a lot of experience with paper piecing, thank to Lorenas help managed them without too much trouble - just need to join each of these blocks together now so that I can post these off to Jane later in the week.
There are a total of 64 pieces in each of these blocks so I started by cutting and organising my pieces then labelling them all before starting so that I didn't get them mixed up (another great tip from Lorena). I then chain pieced each of the 8 A and B blocks so they came together quite quickly once I got started.
Each of us has slightly different fabrics to use for these blocks and I think they are all going to look stunning together. This is my first block laid out ready to sew together:
And the second:
Jane has been kind enough to have the block available on her blog too, so if you are up for the challenge then I thoroughly recommend making these.
Linking to WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.
Kirsten.
16 comments:
That's beautiful Kirsten!
Love the way the black and white prints work in this block.
They look fabulous :o) And I always cut and label as I go, the other way madness lies!
Fabulous block! You did a great job. this will be a stunning quilt
Very very nice. And so much work!
Wow amazing!!! But woah 64 pieces!
Rachael
Gorgeous! You're so organised - I cut as I went :o)
Looks great Kirsten, wow alot of pieces, but the end result is stunning.
oh this block IS totally amazing! You go girl!
Fab blocks! They look so striking in these fabrics too!
Oh Wow. Amazing. Such an amazing job you've done! I am really digging the B&W prints...must use them more in my quilts!
Really fabulous!!
Absolutely fabulous block.
gorgeous
Your blocks are quite striking! I love the black & white prints in the background. Really make the brights pop!
The blocks are beautiful - such great fabrics!
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