These are SO Adorable!!

I was rearranging a bookshelf today and I came across a UFO, tucked away in a notebook that I’d forgotten all about.  Imagine that!

It’s a shame these little cuties are still unfinished, but I plan to rectify that toot sweet!  I think the reason they are still in the block stage and not completed is that I simply couldn’t decide how to set them.  Should I make them each into single little wall-hangings to be spread out in a couple rooms?  Should I group them into pairs? Or should I put them all together in a group of four—wait—should they be place in a line horizontally…or vertically…or maybe in a square with two rows of two????

I’ve been stumped, evidently for years over the very same questions. 

I think the answer is just going to have to be…yes!  To all those options!  Which means of course, that I’ll have to make more.

Hmmm…. maybe not.

Now I love paper piecing.  You could even say that I’m a bit crazy over paper piecing.  But I’ve learned a thing or two about these types of patterns over the years.  And the bottom line is that you get what you pay for.

These adorable little dresses were purchased from a pattern designer from her on-line shop, just sure if it was Craftsy or Etsy.  And she’s got several others that I also bought.  Sweet, sweet little projects, and very reasonably priced.  And!  The patterns can be printed on your home printer with great success.  

So, here’s my little bit of unhappiness with these patterns.  There are no seam allowances written into the pattern.  Definitely not the end of the world…not by any means at all!  But it does make sewing these patterns a little easier to mess up without that little added bit on the pattern.

Her graphics are good…and the instructions are succinct in their explanation of what to do.  I just think one little additional thing put on the pattern would make the construction just a tad easier.

I don’t mean to sound like a paper piecing snob.  But I think I’m just really used to how Quiltworx puts their patterns together.  And I suppose that would be why I’m working towards becoming a certified instructor for Judy Niemeyer and company.    From their entry level patterns to their advanced level patterns, they build upon skills every step of the way.  And it’s more than impressive.  

But for now…I’m going to raid my scrap tubs and see about pulling out some fabrics that I’ve been eager to put into something small and quick just for me. I think these little cuties are going to see some needle time real soon!

Until next time, may your bobbin never be empty!