Quiet Play Flamingo Paper Piecing

For some insane reason I thought I would try my hand at paper piecing.

Actually though, paper piecing is really fun. It’s kinda a paint by numbers sewing. BUT I possibly choose the hardest pattern to start with.

Kristy from [Quiet Play](http://quietplay.blogspot.com.au/) is releasing a block each month that will in the end create an entire zoo animal quilt. Each block is only free that month – so sorry if you love my ‘mingo’ as you will need to pay a couple of dollars now for her. There are plenty of other introductory blocks to try (through her [Craftsy shop](http://www.craftsy.com/user/381424)), which is what I should have done.

I want to try the [pencils](http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/coloured-pencils-paper-pieced-pattern/100182) or [books](http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/other/bookshelf-pieced-pattern/70846) – perfect for teacher gifts or school aged presents and my son would go nuts for some of the Lego ones (too many to link so check out the store).

Now I just need to make this one into a cushion for my daughter’s bed. Or maybe a mini hanging quilt (she already has a collection of cushions). She has a couple of ‘mingo’ things in her room. Really what little girl wouldn’t love an animal that is actually pink!!

Anyone else tried Paper Piecing – have some recommendations for me to try?