Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Dusk Pattern Review and a Give Away

I was lucky to get to test From Blank Pages new pattern called Dusk. It was the first pattern of Diane's that I have sewn, so I thought I would share a little review with you all.



  1. I've never sewn a paper pieced pattern before that came with cutting templates. It was fantastic!!! I was a bit skeptical, being angle challenged....but they were perfect, and a much better use of your fabric!! 
  2. The pattern is written so well and easy to follow, with lots of tips and help links
  3. It comes with 2 size options, 18" and 24" (mine is 24") 
  4. It's on sale right now.....always good
The only minor issue I had was there was no fabric yard requirements listed.  I kinda ran out of one green colour I thought I would have enough of.  To fix it, I added another green and just adjusted their placements and it turned out great. Hind sight, I should have taken the templates and laid them out on my fabric to check, but I hadn't thought of that. (I'm not sure if this was changed in the final pattern alternations) Don't let this stop you though, once you've laid out one blocks templates just write down what you will need and times it by the number of blocks you are making. 

I haven't had a chance to finish my block yet, still deciding if it will be a pillow or a mini for my wall.
I am also pretty sure I see a full quilt with this block in my future!!!! It is just so pretty and you should see all the testers versions too!! Use the tag #fbpDusk or @fromblankepages on Instagram. Diane will be sharing pictures of all our blocks over the next few days. As always you can find me @upstairshobbyroom on Instagram. 

I used Shot Cottons and Kona Indigo for this block. I said this before, but worth repeating....I bought this fabric sight unseen, and wouldn't use it to quilt with, but thought it a good project to use it up with, being as it wouldn't see much washing. It is pretty light weight, better for summer cloths I think, were you serge the edges of this very gauzy type fabric. (If I was talented enough to sew my own cloths, that is)







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51 comments:

  1. That would look gorgeous as a table topper.
    nl@ridder.ca

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  2. This pattern is fantastic. It would make a great wall hanging and I have to perfect spot in my house for it. Thanks

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  3. Wonderful colours. Have not done paper piecing for a while but this pattern might be the reason to do take on a project.

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  4. What a gorgeous block! That would great as the center medallion of a quilt.

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  5. Beautiful pattern and would be nice to make as well!!!

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  6. This pattern is gorgeous!!! I love your colors!!! Definitely a quilt needs to be made!!!!

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  7. I can see it as the front of a bag, but in a whole quilt, gorgeous .Love the colours you have used. Fantastic is so true.

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  8. Now I know what to do with MS Oakshot stash. ;-))

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  9. Love the pattern within a pattern and the fact it can be accurately pieced using paper piecing. Would make a gorgeous medallion for the beginning of a quilt. Quite a show stopper.

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  10. It is a beautiful pattern. I love the fabrics you used.

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  11. Wonderful star, I could see a pillow or part of a bag. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  12. wow this is a wonderful pattern. I love paper pieced with stars. they almost always looks so sharp
    thanks for a chance. your star is so pretty. the greens came out just wonderful

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  13. I love your colours! Very striking.

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  14. I love your colours! Very striking.

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  15. What a pretty star you've made! I really like your dark background.

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  16. I THINK ITS FABULOUS AND I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A QUILT MADE WITH THESE BLOCKS

    ERIN2470@HOTMAIL.COM

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  17. I like your choice of solids for this block. It would make a statement anywhere.

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  18. Just gorgeous! I am already hooked on paper piecing. Makes for nice sharp points that the quilt police love!

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  19. I saw this on IG this morning and loved it!

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  20. Wow, this takes my breath away! sarah@forrussia.org

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  21. Love this pattern. The fabric colore are stunning. Is shot easy to work with?

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  22. Love this pattern. The fabric colore are stunning. Is shot easy to work with?

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  23. Wow I would love to try this technique!

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  24. I think it is Awesome!! Would love to learn! Have never done paper-piecing..yet! Would make a GORGEOUS Wallhanging too!

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  25. This is a beautiful pattern! I would make 3 or 4 blocks and sew them together to make a table runner. It would look pretty in Christmas colors, too!

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  26. This fabulous pattern speaks sunset, and dusk as it's duly named, a serene time of day for me and many of you:)
    Beginner paper piecer here and I have a bundle of solids just waiting for such a pattern. Thank you so much for sharing.

    bluestarof2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. Paper piecing is my favorite.,love your choice of colors!
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  28. I love this pattern! It's like a kaleidoscope. I'm always in for FPP! Thanks, Sandy.

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  29. Very, very nice. The color choice makes it all come together.

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  30. Love the pattern and would like to try making one.

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  31. I love your colour choices. If you had not mentioned not having enough of one colour, I would have thought you deliberately made the block interesting. Great solution.

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  32. Love your block and this pattern. What an excellent and honest review.

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  33. I love the idea of cutting templates. It would save having to cut fabric pieces larger than the size quoted on a pattern just to be sure they would actually fit when it came time to sew. I learned the hard way that a test block is a good idea.

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  34. Great pattern, I would love to make it!

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  35. The pattern is gorgeous, and so is your rendition of it!

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  36. Love the colors! It's a beautiful pattern and I could certainly use some of my scraps to do this one. Cathryn, meladycat2000@yahoo.com

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  37. Gorgeous pattern, beautiful colors!!

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  38. I love this. I would like to make a wall hanging with this pattern. Love all the solid colors.

    determineddebby at gmail dot com

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  39. This is a gorgeous pattern, and I think your color choices are fantastic. I completely agree with you about shot cottons, by the way. I worked with them for the first time this spring, and decided the same thing: I love them, but only for mini quilts, wall-hangings, etc.

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  40. Wow, that's beautiful! I love paper piecing.

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  41. Gosh that is just beautiful. Paper piecing is pretty easy too and that pattern looks so difficult. You did awesome!
    sewfabrics@outlook.com

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  42. it has been a while since I have worked with paper piecing - maybe I should get back into it!

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  43. Stunning - absolutely incredible in Oakshott. Well done!!

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  44. Great pattern - I love your version!

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  45. Beautiful pattern. Beautiful colours. I have had the same experience with Shot Cotton. I, too, bought it sight unseen. One of the trials of online buying. I am using mine up in projects that will require little washing,

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  46. 9 is my lucky# so I'm very excited about this 9 pointed star!

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  47. This would make a very pretty wall hanging for my sewing room!

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  48. A most beautiful star pattern! I love the use of colors for a dynamic effect. Would love to make this for a special spot in my entryway. Thanks. akronne17(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. i love it! i think it would be cool to attach 9 together and make a large quilt!
    roseharries_06@hotmail.com

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