There are pros and cons to this technique. If you are concerned about matching corners, using this interfacing technique really helps. I think it would also be very helpful if laying out a completed design such as Angela's Mario blocks. Although, with several extra steps, I'm not sure it actually saves time. I made three blocks using the interfacing technique. I made two blocks piecing normally. Because I am sewing my squares together randomly, I found that sewing my blocks the old fashion way was a bit easier. The trick is consistency. I have a 1/4" foot with a guide that makes a huge difference for me. I just chain pieced, and the block came together relatively quickly. I pressed seams to alternating sides for each row so the seams nested well when matching corners. Overall, it really wasn't that painful. It's pretty brainless sewing that I can do while watching a show on my laptop.
In related news, my first official Pellon tutorial is up! As I mentioned above, I made a pillow using one of my confetti blocks. The full tutorial can be downloaded here. In the tutorial I detail the process of using the Stick-N-Washaway. I found that the blocks can shrink up quite wonky as they are drying. I decided to clip my blocks to an acrylic ruler while they dry to minimize crazy shrinkage. This helped my project, particularly because I'm using a mixture of linen and cotton which shrink at different rates.
Here's a peak at my pillow I put together for the tutorial using with one confetti block. It's a great way to give tiny piecing a try.
Cool technique!! And yummy pillow too!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your clips too. They seem quite handy!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to clip to the ruler to control the drying rate/shrinkage.
ReplyDeletehappy to have my name considered!
Oooh, I love pixel quilting, but have never tried the wash away interfacing! I just end up with a really thick quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of clipping it to a ruler to keep its size. That's brilliant!
Stunning! and what a great idea to clip your block to a ruler! I must find some of those clips for myself!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try some 'stick n washaway' - I've never heard of it before!
Obviously, I love this project (see my avatar <--- ). I know how fiddly the piecing was without stabilizer, so I would love to try it with the Pellon project. I know your quilt will be magnificent!!
ReplyDeletethat's a great way to deal with little pieces. I'd love to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLovely pillow! I have a pixel project I need to tackle... :S
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win some of this Pellon. I've wanted to make a postage stamp quilt since first seeing Oh!Fransson!'s post on it. Otherwise, there is no way I could sew those seams accurately enough.
ReplyDeleteYou do such wonderful work. It's been fun to watch your blog grow!
ReplyDeleteso neat. I love all of those colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow!
ReplyDeleteI have some tiny scraps that could be put to good use with this giveaway! LOVE the pillow!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThe confetti blocks are great, what a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I have just recently started using interfacing and Pellon is the only brand I have tried so far. It's so very useful. wonderlandbyalyce at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove that pillow! The tiny pixels are awesome!
ReplyDeletethat looks amazing. I am thinking it would be fun to have a pillow or a sewing machine cover. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! Look at all those tiny seams! Gorgeous pillow and thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. I'm anxious to try it.
ReplyDeleteFun pillow! Thanks for the chance, would love to give the Pellon a try.
ReplyDeleteI've read about this Stick-N-Washaway -- sounds like something I'd like to try. Your pillow is very nice and what a clever idea clipping the block to a ruler!
ReplyDelete'stick n washaway' is a new product I haven't seen before. I would love a chance to try it.
ReplyDeleteCool pillow! I'd love to try some of the Pellon washaway product.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use small scraps. Would love to try this product.
ReplyDeletegreat pillow! i love it.
ReplyDeletewould love to try it , thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about that pillow. I want to make one!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow!
ReplyDeleteYou're pillow is adorable! I'd love to make one :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kati! I'm impressed with your tiny confetti blocks! They are so beautiful and the pillow with linen is fantastic! I want to make something like that! Thank you for a great give away - I haven't tried Pellon and would be really happy to get some! x Teje
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Great pillow! I love that the backgrounds match so the color looks like it is floating.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow. Pellon is amazing stuff, too. :o)
ReplyDeleteThis would be awesome to try and my first project would be a pillow similar to yours...love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love pellons products and would love to have a chance to try their wash away product
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try that out.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed by these tiny blocks! WOW.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAh, the pillow is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win :)
love the pillow. For a while now I have been wanting to try the interfacing method I also saw on Oh Fransson. I would love to win to try it out!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your confetti blocks & pillow.
ReplyDeleteI have never worked with the Pellon
wash away interfacing. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Nice technique and lovely pillow.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have done a lot of work on those blocks!!! I would love to try this product.
ReplyDeleteI've never used wash away interfacing but love the idea with these blocks. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI was just sharing the interfacing method with a friend last week. Look forward to seeing your finished quilt with these colorful blocks.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute pillow. I'd definitely like to try this new product.
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I love the blocks you have so far! And the pillow is very cute - I like the 2 little detached blocks at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to read about the different methods for piecing these blocks. Your Confetti Pillow is really lovely & I've added it to my (ever growing) list of projects to make - thanks for the tutorial & for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow. Would love to try the product.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how stiff it would turn out for a quilt using the Pellon. I'd be interested to hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteI really love your pillow! It's so awesome ;) Thanks for the chance to win some Pellon!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors. The small blocks show patience and determination. Great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your confetti pillow! I had to have a look at your tutorial immediately. It's fabulous. I really, really want one of these for my couch!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this pellon method. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSusanne
I love this design. Definetly a good use of scraps. I would love to try some pellon.
ReplyDeleteI made a pixel quilt using really lightweight interfacing but it didn't wash out so this is interesting!
ReplyDeleteI saw this technique posted earlier by Oh Fransson and have been meaning to try it. Thanks for the Pellon giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI really love the pillow. I like adding a splash of bright color to neutrals. Makes them pop so nicely.
ReplyDeleteLove the pixel pillow!
ReplyDeleteI love your pixels!
ReplyDeleteLoving the blocks, but the cushion is fab! I really want your ribbon collection too ;o)
ReplyDeleteWow those are teeny! It looks really cool, wondering if I am up to doing something similar, maybe after some meditation I'd have that sort of patience :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cushion. Thanks for the great tip to use a ruler for blocking.
ReplyDeleteCan you use the stich-n-washaway for postage stamp quilts?
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this technique
ReplyDeleteCute pillow! Thanks for the interfacing technique review.
ReplyDeleteInteresting product & technique.
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow! & how creative you are...using the clips is cool idea! I have many lil' scraps saved for just such a project! :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to try the Pellon!
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to try this out!:)
ReplyDeleteLove that pillow!
ReplyDeleteLarge impact from tiny squares. Love the look.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! It's super cute! I would love to make one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to clip the square to a ruler while drying!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea of clipping it to the ruler. I would have never thought of that.
ReplyDeleteOh that pillowbis just wonderful. I also LOVE the other confetti blocks! I will try this out in the summermonths for sure!!!
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Thanks for the tips. I'd love to try out the Pellon since I'm always looking for new techniques.
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I am taking the pixel class on Craftsy. This would be wonderful to win. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat would be fun to use for what I call "experimental quilting."
ReplyDeleteI would love to give it a try. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried wash away yet. Those are some tiny blocks. They look great. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I have seen it used in watercolor quilts. Interested to try.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is really cute. Very nice to pin the pieces to manage the shrinking. Thanks for putting my name in your drawing!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is great.
ReplyDeleteMaybe prewashed fabric would be easier to use with the Pellon, as it would already have shrunk?
amazing technique! my mouth stays open!
ReplyDeleteLooks time consuming but worth it! Thanks for the chance to win some loot.
ReplyDeleteCool beans! I've been wanting to try this for awhile now, thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteCool technique. I love the pillow. I need to collect more solids to be able to try this out. Love the clover clips.
ReplyDeleteI like pixelated looks...never tried that small, but maybe I will...
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow. many thanks for a great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to clip it to the ruler to dry!
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