Mixing - Retro style

When Kristy launched her second set of Sew Retro kitchen-themed paper-piecing patterns in her Craftsy store just after we launched the 

  it seemed like perfect timing!

With the swap deadline fast approaching I knew I had to stop procrastinating (story of my life!) and decide which of the patterns to try. I was spoilt for choice but in the end decided to have a go at the Mixing Bowl.

As with all of Kristy's patterns it was really straightforward to put together. There was one small blip, entirely self-inflicted, when I realised I had used the wrong fabric for one of the pieces :(  As, by the time I discovered it, the entire block had already been put together I closed my eyes, counted to ten and swiftly moved on :) Hopefully,  my swap partner will not be too upset by it!

The 10" block was the perfect size to be made into a worktop protector, so with some Insul-Brite wadding and an appropriately themed backing fabric that is what it became.  I quilted straight lines across the worktop section and in the centre of the mixing bowl, and then braved FMQ'ing for the background! Now all I need to do is write up my recipe for my partner and with my apron already done and dusted the package will be ready to send.

I have already printed out a few more of the patterns as my own hotpads and pot stands currently leave a lot to be desired!

If you have tried paper-piecing for the first time or anything else New to You in April don't forget to link up here to this month's Link party.

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