I started Month 4 around the 20th of the month. It took me that long to schedule a trip to the library to use the copy machine to make paper copies for the house roofs. I ended up being done with the row houses on the 30th. Month 4 was the month that I’ve spent the most hours on so far. I was going to sit down and write up a post but started Month 5 on the 1st and was done on the 2nd. It barely took 2 evenings, so I am writing both in the same post.
What worked?
As always, hand applique for me goes super fast. It went so fast that I was sort of disappointed there wasn’t more for Month 5. Then I took a peak in the book at Month 6 and I’m excited for the next section.
What didn’t?
- Paper piecing takes a lot more time than I usually remember. I have a hard time planning sewing sessions with it because it always seems like “Oh I’ll be done this evening” and 3 days later, I’m still working.
- The little houses are super fiddly. I’m not super perfect at my 1/4″ seams and it shows.
What did I learn?
To get what I want sometimes I have to do steps that perhaps I don’t enjoy as much. I do love the fished row houses even if I wasn’t a huge fan of making them.