A New Little Tool To Play With

I couldn't resist showing you this little delicate flower on a tree I planted near the front door - I can't remember what it is called but it smells divine - I planted one each side of the path 2 years ago.  It is a slow grower but these sweet little blooms make it worthwile.

 

I am doing "This Goes With That" BOM and haven't played with it for a few weeks but decided to make some stunning patterns that I would need a Quilters Kaleidiscope mirror.  It was cheaper to make my own so I bought 2 square candle mat's which had a stick on edging.

 

I peeled it off but was left with a thick sticky residue.

 

I got out my trusty Eucalyptus Oil which is great for removing gummy stuff.

And Voila !  No more sticky gunk - Just 2 perfect little square mirrors.

 

I joined them together with a bit of black tape.

On the back

 

Yep they cost just $2.00 each - Much cheaper than some of the commercial varieties.

 

So using a mirror and your template you can turn this

 

Into this - Just by fussy cutting your fabric for paper piecing.

 

Or this.....

 

Or Maybe even this ......

So I will be spending some time tomorrow cutting bits of "Ruby" to add to my collection of shapes for "This Goes With That"

 

The possibilities are endless aren't they?

 

I practiced last night on a simple stripe which created a sweet little spider web.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs - Fee X