I had to stay up till I finished this block tonight. This pattern has been in the works for a few weeks now. It took me awhile to figure out how to break my design up into a somewhat manageable pattern. I do realize that this garden boot, the third block in my gardening series, has a crazy number of pieces but I wanted the shape, the strap detail, the treads.
It wasn't difficult to assemble but there were a lot of little sections to piece together. Fortunately, many of them didn't have seams to match.
The boot is pieced with "Party in Pink" by Henry Glass. I got it from
Quilted Treasures on Etsy and I think it makes for the perfect gardening boot material! And best of all, it has touches of bright yellow allowing me to incorporate some Kumiko Fujita Text Print in Yellow from
Ayumi. I fussy cut "busy Spring" for the boot strap. The detailing at the top of the boot is Heath in Pink from
Sew Fresh Fabrics. And finally, the treads are made from a charcoal cross weave.
The pattern is not ready yet but should be ready in a few more days. I just had to share it with you because I was excited!
Is that cute or what?!!!! I am in love with your garden boot! I wish they had a real boot these exact colors!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute! It will go great with the gloves. Love the fabric you chose.
ReplyDeleteSeriously! That is totally amazing. I love it so much.
ReplyDeleteI love your whole series, but this boot goes above and beyond!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is too flawless it's almost unreal! I'd love to have boots like these!
ReplyDeleteThis amazes me! I will learn to paper piece this year...I keep saying that, though!
ReplyDeletethat is so clever, it's truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteI thought that was a photo, it is so awesome.
ReplyDeletegorgeous, I love that boot!!!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh ~ That is awesome. I'm starting to think you may force me to learn paper piecing quicker than I had planned to do. My MIL LOVES gardening and all these new blocks you are creating would make her such a cute quilt or maybe covers for kneeling cushions or other things for her to use. I know she would love them.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are exited. This is beyond beautiful!
ReplyDeleteO.K., the pattern is very cool, but the choice of the fabrics make this boot look like real! Great as all your works are.
ReplyDeleteYour shaping is always so excellent Amy and this is no exception, just like a Hunter Welty but festival style with the pretty colours and prints, wonderful
ReplyDeleteI love all your pattens! I hope one day to have the time to do them. Tgey'd make a sweet quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I better finish up my glove and watering can, so I can add to them! Really nice series :^D
ReplyDeleteAmy this is amazing!!! I would love a pair of these perhaps they would even persuade me to do some actual gardening ;)
ReplyDeleteVery cool, love it!
ReplyDeleteI am a garment sewer and LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteohmygoodness, this is amazing. ridiculously amazing. the shape of the boot and the individual treads are so perfect, and the fabric looks like it was all designed specifically for this block. stunning!
ReplyDeleteCannot believe all the effort you put into those treads! Great fabric choice - in fact I want wellies just like that !
ReplyDeleteAs usual you have outdone yourself!! My sister is going to be so happy when I make her something with all your garden blocks. These boots are made for walking.haha.ha.ha..a...
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! You are a creative genius! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Saw the thumbnail in my dashboard and immediately thought I needed to ask you where you bought those boots as the girl would love them....silly me!:)
ReplyDeleteIt is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! This is really amazing. I can't imagine coming up with this. Great work.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Amy! Great details!
ReplyDeleteHoly moley! I want a pair of those boots in real life! Your fabric choices are so lovely. And shoot, really, how do you come up with this stuff? And not go insane? Incredible. This garden series is just so cool.
ReplyDeleteOh my! When I saw the picture in my dashboard I thought it was an actual wellie! Then I realized it was your blog and thought "OH no she didn't!" But yes you did, and it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! I have to tell you my story. I was just reading your post and marveling over your boot. My 13 year old daughter walked into the room. I said isn't that boot cool? She shrugged and said yeah, but it's just a boot. (I of course quickly corrected her!) I said it's a sewn boot. Her reply: Holy crap! I thought it was a picture of a boot! We both love it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy, you've got every detail just right! It's an absolutely fantastic block and yes, I want some boots just like this!
ReplyDeleteTerrific block, you are right about the crazy number of pieces but I note the best things always have them !!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I thought that was a picture of a boot, a really cute boot!!
ReplyDeleteThen started reading and realized it was your block!!!
(ok, I see I am not alone) So, bravo to you! You are brilliant!
Kere
I would be excited to, Amy! It's absolute perfection! Your work is always so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally cute Wellie! I love this! I agree with the commenter above....your work is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love that little boot - it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI really love your garden patterns - I hope you'll make a quilt soon!
ReplyDeleteAmy you rock the paper piecing world!!! Tres adorable boot!
ReplyDeleteI could have used a cute pair of wellies out in the garden today. Hope you are enjoying sunshine and spring flowers where you are too!
Wow!! Your boot block is so well done!! Your patterns are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteyou and your talent are mind boggling.
ReplyDeleteAmy, your garden themed blocks are amazing! How many do you plan to do? I have too many WIPs at the moment, but these patterns are on my wishlist. These will make a perfect wall-hanging/quilt for my MIL.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I missed the boot...I LOVE the boot! I've been wondering what you will design next. That is so the perfect fabric choice, fabulous feminine detail!
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