I was lucky enough to spend a day with Carol Doak. It was an amazing experience in my needlework journey to meet an expert in “paper piecing”..
I was amazed to see the perfect points achieved by sewing on the paper lines….
I really loved the way she explained how to organise the work and how to handle all the tiny pieces of fabric. i should have taken a snap of my work table, to show you how i labelled the pieces and arranged it the way she taught us..
During the class time…we were all busy with our work…and didn’t get a minute to hangout…
Workshop was the part of the International Quilt show Dubai…
we learned to use Add a Quarter ruler using her postcard…
I’m glad that i could finish of the block by the end of the session and could take a snap along with her…
Later I quilted it and finished into a square piece which can be used as a table topper…
…now it is displayed on my sewing space wall…
Please do visit Carol Doak’s blog to see more pictures of the workshop, and her experience in middle east.
There is an active yahoo group with her patterns and techniques…and you can easily get in touch with her thru her facebook page..
Thank you so much for stopping by with your lovely comment…
Until next time….
Have a nice day….nima
Sounds like you had great fun. You are so multi-talented Nima. Loved your hardanger piece as well.
ReplyDeleteYour quilted finish looks bright and beautiful. Notice the white cover with red flowers (are they poppies). Did you make that as well? Very pretty
yes...they are cross stitched popies...i got that beautiful piece from monique from Italy as a part of an exchange.
DeleteNima , how special to have a class with Carol , wow ,lucky you . Your project is lovely and all those points are perfect.
ReplyDeleteHi Nima: What a lovely picture! Your were the perfect student and it was a pleasure to get to know you and spend the day with you.
ReplyDeleteHappy paper piecing,
Carol Doak
Carol, thank you so much for stopping by my blog with your lovely comment. i'm honoured..
DeleteUne belle rencontre, vous avez dû passer une excellente journée. Bisou à vous 2 !
ReplyDeleteNima, very interesting post!I was waiting for this post... ur exciting face reveals how u enjoyed the quilting class.. Again a very good smile !thanks for the link..dear...
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of you and Carol Nima. Sounds like you had a great day and I love your end result. Your sewing area is soooo.. tidy-would not like to show a photo of mine!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! this is beautifully made ! Thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteNima....you are so lucky, got to learn from her!!!!The piecing is so perfect . Looking forwaed to see more of your perfect creations
ReplyDeleteYou lucky girl..
ReplyDeleteYou must had have a great day!!
It sure looks like that...
BEAUTIFULL
Your block turned out just beautiful. I use Carol's add a quarter with a postcard technique too. Saw her on a quilting video before I tried it & love how easy it is to do. Your border fabric works especially well.
ReplyDeleteHi Nima, what a nice way to spend the day and learn so much for an expert.I love your sewing space.Looks so peaceful and well organised:) I am sure you spend many happy hours there and create many beautiful works of art.
ReplyDeleteHi Nima so lucky you are!!somethinbg to cherish forever rt?:))..beautiful block as usual!you must have had a grt day:).congrats!
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