My son’s 5th birthday is next month. He is on a huge Lego kick at the moment. Loves it, and has already worked out what Lego kits he wants for the next 4 or 5 years birthdays and Christmases. I wish I was kidding. So I think this year’s birthday will feature a lot of Lego. Which I don’t mind – it’s practically indestructible (handy with children like mine). My mum still has the Lego collection from when I was a kid and it doesn’t look much different to then!
So what goes well with Lego that I can sew?! A lego mat of course. Here’s my first attempt at a paper pieced Lego mini figure. Yeah sure I could applique it but I prefer the challenge of paper piecing! This one needs serious tweaking, but not bad for a first attempt.
I was going to do a plain face on it but Jaybird likes the different expressions on his mini figures. So I asked him to show me his favourite one.
I have plans to make a big Lego playmat using some mini figure blocks as well as some brick blocks. Still planning it at this stage. Hopefully will have more to share next week. This guy might become a bag to hold the mat.
So my other WiP has some progress happening which is nice! I have added another 3 blocks to my Diamond Star quilt (free pattern can be found here). 2 I made at quilt group, the third I pinched off Marieka hehe. Thanks Marieka!
This one uses the last few scraps I had of Fandango by Kate Spain.
This one has some gorgeous swirl fabric from the What a Hoot range from Exclusively Quilters. That was my first serious quilting purchase way back when. I’ll be sad when use up those last scraps of the swirls! I love them!
And this is the one I pinched from Marieka. The colours aren’t right in the photo – much more purple. It’s gorgeous. It features Terrain by Kate Spain. I’m seeing a serious Kate Spain theme to this quilt.
So here’s how the diamond stars are looking together:
Aren’t they looking so pretty all together?! I need to make another 10 then I can start putting them together into a lovely big quilt of favourite fabrics.
Another work in progress – of the bloggy kind – the Practically Paper Piecing Blog Hop. Charise shared a gorgeous frame pouch on Monday, Alyce had a nappy wallet yesterday (and a giveaway!!) and Kizzie has shared a fab wallhanging today! Definitely worth checking out – and these girls will also be sharing fab things for the rest of the week.
9th Marieka from Bespoke Bites
10th Sally from Sally Bally Creations
11th Jane from QuiltJane
Linking up with WiP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced
The diamond stars are beautiful! I love the pattern. Your lego guy looks great! How fun. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the Lego man. :) They really are the perfect toy!
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue with that star quilt. That has potential to be stunning!
The lego guy looks great! You son is going to be so happy!
ReplyDeleteMight have to have a crack at the Lego man...that would be a serious hit in this house. am thinking I need to make one of those mats that you can make into a drawstring carry bag for travelling.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that I was able to add some Kate Spain love to your growing Diamond Star collection. That quilt is going to be fab!!
I will hide this blog post IMMEDIATELY from my lego crazed sons. Especially me 10 year old! There are not enough mini-figs in the world to satisfy him!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous lego man. My kids loved lego and I've saved it all for their kids when they arrive. Never thought of doing a lego mat for them, but now you've got me planning one.
ReplyDeleteLove those diamond stars, so pretty! I love Kate Spain too and think the fabrics you are using are just perfect for that quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat Lego man is soooooo cool! Love it and I'm sure your son will too! Looking forward to seeing the diamond star quilt finished, looks great so far!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet your son will love his lego quilt. Your diamond stars are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your diamond stars and who wouldn't want a lego man!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool Lego idea..I love that you incorporated the expression and everything:)
ReplyDeleteLoving your lego man, you really nailed his expression! I love lego, my boys have a big box full for when they have kids and the younger one has an impressive collection of Star Wars Lego on an Ikea shelf. Its great, never goes off, keeps forever, you can't go wrong! We even have the Wii lego games, love Captain Jack Sparrow in lego!
ReplyDeleteOh and saw your star pattern on the share on Craftsy Quilting Club page! How cool is that!
ReplyDeletethose stars are lovely and are such pretty colors
ReplyDeleteAdorable Lego man! Did you hand embroider the face on? :)
ReplyDeleteThat lego man is awesome!!! Love it, such a great idea! The stars look lovely too :)
ReplyDeleteKristy, such a neat idea with the lego guy! And oh I love those stars, they're gorgeous together! Thanks for sharing your progress!
ReplyDeleteYour lego guy looks great! And the expression matches perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThe Lego man looks so cool, haha beware of his mind changing as new sets come out! Great looking stars =D
ReplyDeleteThat Lego guy is FANTASTIC and his expression is PERFECT! Aaah, I remember with great fondness when my now 29 year old son was obsessed with Legos. I think it does not go away. He has a degree in architecture now and this last birthday his wife gave him the Lego kit Falling Water by Frank Lloyd Wright. He mused that this time as he built it he sipped on a glass of wine and took his time!
ReplyDeleteThe Lego block is adorable! And I love your pretty Diamond stars too.
ReplyDeleteYour Lego guy is fabulous! My son is also Lego obsessed and has birthdays and Christmas all planned out as well (and will be 5 in Nov). I can't wait to see your progress on this!
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