Bowls With Borders Blog Hop--Day 16

Welcome Friends to my train stop along today's journey on the Blog Hop!  For those who have not seen any of the posts, please check out both those who are the next stops on this ride (each blog/name is listed belong, click on their name to jump to their location) and take a moment to check out the main station at Sew We Quilt.

I have a confession to make, this project really scared me!  Not only had I never paper-pieced before this project, but there were so many people taking part in this project from around the world that I was intimidated by all the projects posted before me.  But then I started reading these lovely ladies & gentleman's words and they were saying some of the exact words that have been rolling around in my head since I started this project.  I realized that I am not alone in the world and frankly I needed that encouragement.  I also realized that many had worked very hard on their project and I had to follow through on my commitment (although there were days I wanted to quit so very badly).  Thank you all who shared your projects because this project would not have been completed without you!

So without further ado, here are some pictures of what I have completed and what I still have in the works!  I first started with some yardage of butter yellow and a charm pack of Momo's  "Just Wing It" which I love because of the variety of colors and shapes.  As far as I can remember, all of the bowls come from this charm pack.  I decided right off the bat to make one very large pile of bowls on a wall hanging.  My favorite bowl is the green one with the red border and the bright red little butterfly!

Here is my wall hanging's front in all its glory!

This is the back which shows the crazy stitching I did on this piece.

I also have two pretty blocks that I have been debating about for a bit.  What should I make with it?  Placemats?  Pot holders?  perhaps as a block on a much larger piece?  Oh so much to think about here!

Here is my little Darling!  She loved to watch me sewing and I cannot wait to introduce her to the wonder of crafting!

In the end this project has been so rewarding and I cannot begin to thank all those involved in Bringing it about!  Carol and Madame Samm, thank you for not only your cheering, but the occasional kick in the pants which sometimes I so dearly need!  You are truly the best.   Regina thank you for your generosity in sharing your delightful pattern with us all.  Now that I have another skill added to my tool box, there will be no going back!  I am off to conquer more paper-piecing projects I found to challenge me.

 Thank you so much for stopping for a moment to rest, hear my story, and share yours in return!  I have already finished my Leaves project (although I can promise that more will be coming) and I have been sketching for my Dots on Dots blog hop Project.  I am enjoying these blog hops, are you?

Check out day 16 with:

Pam R.

Kathy G.
Marina R.
Hildegard C.
 Quilting By The River
Eliswerkstattbericht
Good Earth Quilting
Heikes Quilt
Sparrow In Flight (ME!)

Madame Samm