Success!
The sting ray block is completed! This was by far the hardest paper pieced block I have ever sewn. The pattern is available over at Craftsy and is by Quilt Art Designs. I am delighted that I persevered, and that it's finally finished.
I did have a bit of trouble matching some of the seams, but that was easily fixed with a permanent marker. I just added a bit of dark ink where the point of the pen is so that it looks like the seams meet up there.
I was thrilled that my daughter said it looks like a real cownose sting ray!
Here she is feeding some, so she ought to know how they look!
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OOoohhh, that does look like a hard one!! It turned out so well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block! Congratulations on your success! Such a tiny gussy pattern, but when complete, the effect is amazing, always nice to achieve something difficult. Always a confidence boost!
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ReplyDeleteLet's try this again..........Woohoo! Good for you! I knew you could do it.
ReplyDeleteWow, great job! I wouldn't want to tackle that guy, but you did agreat job!
ReplyDeleteLOL on using the Pen to make it appear that the seam matched. I think your daughter is very Brave under water feeding stingrays.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Sneaky trick with the pen but just what was needed!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the pen to aid you! Excellent finish.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness that does look so lifelike, and so tricky!!
ReplyDeleteHow creative! I would never have considered piecing a stingray. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze and inspire :)
ReplyDeleteYou have done it! Great job! Its beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNow nothing will be too difficult....
I do the same with the "Pen"...
J :)
Nice job! That does look like a hard pattern
ReplyDeleteNicely done! That one has a lot of very little pieces.
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