2 or 3 years ago I took a class from the Sicilianos on making paper pieced quilts and this is the one we worked on. It is 18" x 18" and has 1038 pieces - 1042 if you count the border. I had put it away and when I went to take it out about a year ago I couldn't find the background fabric so I bought some while in Lancaster when he was teaching there. Since then I have been working on and off on this and Finally, it is FINSHED!

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Now, the question is:

Do I really want to rip all the paper off of the back???

Let me be the first WOW! That is gorgeous! Love the colors and you're very good at paper piecing. I'm not! I know it's a good feeling to have it done... good job!

Wow! That is beautiful. Definately a lot of paper to rip off, but it will be worth it. An amazing quilt!

That sure is beautiful. The time it took certainly paid off.

Your papers look a heck of a lot better than any I've ever used. lollll Congratulations.

That's gorgeous!!!

oh my goodness!!! Cr8tive1 would love to do this I am sure! Looks a lot like the type work she does too.

Awesome!!

Yes, remove the paper and you will like it even more!!!

Very nice job and good story!! Some things are so worth finishing and this is definitely one of them!!!

WOW...my vision isn't that good anymore...amazing,great job...what is the size? Oh get that paper off there gently, and treasure that little beauty

Wonderful job, Lori! I saw a show about them and loved looking at pictures on their website.

Here's a great idea--just send it my way and I'll be happy to take the paper off. Oh, do you want me to send it back to you once I finish ??

Beautiful Lori! You did a very, very good job!

Lori- that is one amazing FUFO!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!



pat

● ● ● W O W ! is right. That's a lot of paper piecing. Beautiful!


May I suggest using a damp cloth to soften the paper before removing.

BEAUTIMUS!!!!!!
Pull oposite corners of each piece of paper and it will pop loose. Pull gently.

It wont take as long as you think.

Oh my, that is beautiful!!! Way to go Lori!

That is AMAZING! I really admire George Siciliano's work, but paper piecing is not my friend. You did an awesome job & should be really proud of yourself.

ARGHHHH!

I just noticed a brown piece should be green! Wahhh

I should take it apart and correct it, shouldn't I???

Had to go back and look again to find the mistake. I think I'd change it. Otherwise, you'll always be focusing on the error instead of just enjoying the entire piece.

very very nice, if you decide to take paper off one suggestion keep your trash basket very near. I have problems with keeping paper off everything. lol/
you did a nice job on this pc.

That is beautiful. If it bothers you I'd say go back and fix it. As for the paper, it's so small I wouldn't bother with it. Once you back and bind it no one will see the paper. Besides it's hard to get it out of all those small places.

Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL! I wouldn't worry about the error, that is your little secret! I would be more worried about damaging the quilt trying to correct it.

Makes you wish someone would invent dissolving paper for this, doesn't it! I hate ripping out the papers.

Beautiful birthday gift to yourself!

By the way,I would not take the quilt apart to change the "mistake".
amiko

I admire anyone who completes a project this intricate...especially PPing...and it seems you still have your sanity.

I was getting crosseyed trying to find the brown piece.
If it was me...I'd fix it. It would drive me crazy.
It is lovely.
PP is so much fun and so worth the effort.

Lori- that is beautiful and will make a great wall hanging. I would change nothing. Great job !!!! Sue

WOW!!! Congratulations!!

Lori, If you lightly mist the paper it will be a whole lot easier to get the paper off. The piece is amazing!!! Debbie

WHAT mistake. I literally cannot see anything out of place in there! This is gorgeous!

That is fantastic! So glad you finished it, so we can share it and it is out of your UFO group... chris

That is beautiful!!!!!

Thank you everyone!

You seem to be a pretty divied group - I think I will un-sew it and fix the boo boo. But I don't think I'm going to remove the paper. It's a wall hanging, what will it matter? And, just in case any of my seams are skimpy I won't risk pulling them out.

Good decision Gonesewin, thats exactly what I would do too. Please post a picture after the fix.

I don't see it..but you do...and I'd leave the back on too! Terrific job and very patient you are. I LOVE paper piecing. Look at the effects you can get with it!

finally!! this morning i couldn't do a reply, i only got blank box.
anyway, you should make a wall hanging out of that. it's gorgeous!!!

Beautiful

I'm glad you decided to fix the mistake — I would too. If you will use it as a wall hanging, I would not rip out the paper. If, however, it's going into a quilt that has to be washed, then yeah. I'm with Lynne, those needle-nose tweezers are the best.

It's absolutely gorgeous, and I think you are a top-notch paper-piecer.

ETA: I just looked at the Sicilianos' website, and there are some gorgeous pieces there. The crop circles that is 15 x 21 with 2,842 pieces and someone offered him $10 for it and wanted 5 more for placemats? Is she still hospitalized? Or is he from laughing himself sick?

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Even though I could not spot the error, if it were me, seeing it would drive me crazy--even if no one else knew where it was.

I'm still convinced that PPing gives me grey hair .

Lisa, those grey hairs are NOT from paper-piecing. They're from thinking about that D*** Jane you started, LOL.

Your quilt is beautiful...actually a masterpiece!

Amazing!

Rondi

So pretty! You did a great job as always!!!

Pam

It's really pretty. I like how the colors increase in their intensity. You'll love seeing this one quilted and bound and displayed. I agree with WarmBuns, the paper comes off pretty easily if you pull each block gently by the corners. The paper releases at each seam before the fabrics stretch. I don't see the misbehaving piece, but whatever you decide to do will be fine.