First of all, our website had some technical difficulties on Monday, but there was a new color theory post that went up in case you missed it. Analogous colors are my favorite go-to color scheme, so I really enjoyed chatting about it!
Second of all, thank you everyone for your kind words and great advice in regards to my design overload post. Sometimes I really need to be reminded to stop worrying so much!
I’m still ruminating on some of the advice, but I will continue to post all the designs, even if they’re a month old when they go up. If nothing else, after a month away from them, I’ve often forgotten them anyway, so it’s nice to revisit.
As for patterning, I love making paper-piecing patterns, so will likely continue to do those as the mood strikes me. For the others, I may choose my favorites from the month and then get some feedback from you all about which you’d like to see the patterns for to help narrow it down. If making patterns ends up not being something I enjoy, then I might consider partnering with someone who likes patterning? I’m not sure yet. I’ll see when I get there. This is me trying not to worry about it too much. 😉
In the meantime, I’ve made a new paper-piecing pattern, Paper Boat! The design is from a very early QDAD (Quilt Design A Day) and I have been sitting on the pattern for a while waiting to test it. Now it’s been tested and I’ve been able to tweak some things and it’s ready for general use!
The block finishes at 10″ wide x ~3.75″ tall. It’s $2.50 for the pattern, and you will immediately get the PDF for printing. You can purchase it through Craftsy. The link to the purchase page can also be found in the play crafts pattern section.
If you try it out, let me know, I’d love some feedback and to see your version of it!
16 thoughts on “Toy Boat, Toy Boat, Toy Boat”
it looks amazing! This was one of my favorites so I may find myself making it when my current WIP load is a little lighter 🙂
I hope you give it a try, I’d love to see what you do with it! 🙂 I’m thinking of making a mini around the block now that I have it. Maybe 9 different boats as a 9 patch. 🙂
Looking good! Good luck with your Crafty shop and pattern making 😉
Thank you! 😀 I will remember you all when I get rich off my pattern making. 😉
(Raising hand vigorously to partner with Play Crafts for just about anything). Lurve this li’l boat, too. 🙂
Oooh dude, you are on. I totally want to do some collaborative work with you! I still want to do a traveling quilts thing, too. Somehow. I love those quilts!
Such a cute boat! Perfect fabric choices. I always love designs even more in fabric.
Thanks so much Sarah! Also I still owe you an explanation on e-textiles, don’t I. I’m hoping to do a post on it in a couple of weeks, but I’d be happy to answer questions you have beforehand (including “wtf is it.”) 😉
The newsprint is PERFECT! This is adorable! I love paper piecing, too! I’m looking to try designing some quilt patterns in addition to paper piecing, but my biggest “ah!” is wondering if it’s been done before. I suppose the only way to start is to just start and worry about that later. I’m in the process of finalizing a Lupine (a gorgeous flower in Maine and NE US) paper piecing pattern, and hope to build my design library a bit more. I’m also with {no hats}–I’d love to partner with you in quilt design or anything! I love your stuff 🙂
Thanks so much! As soon as I found that print, I knew I wanted to use it for the boat design. 🙂
I usually do a cursory look to see if something I’m doing has been designed before, but I don’t worry about it too much. There is at least one other paper boat pattern, but mine is a different style, so I’m okay with that. 🙂 It’s probably close to impossible to come up with something that’s /never/ been done before, so I just assume my style will set me apart and don’t worry about it too much. 🙂
Lupine is my mom’s favorite flower, it grows here in California as well. 🙂 I’d love to see the design when you’re done! 😀
I’ll definitely let you know if I decide to partner up to make some patterns, thank you so much!
love this design!
Thank you so much! I hope to have more patterns soon. 🙂
Love love love the boat!!! All of your designs have been fantastic…keep it up 🙂
Eee, thank you! 😀 I have more in the pipeline, I just need time to test them out!
Hi, Love your version of the boat. I have made similar one year ago. http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/origami-boat-paper-pieced-quilt-block/14754
Oh! Your version is so cute, I love it! 😀 I really like the fabrics you chose, as well. 🙂 I think mine is based on a different folding method than yours. 🙂