Symphonie des Fleurs, Millefiori Quilts 5, Willyne Hammerstein

I've done a few of Willyne's patterns before and this one is my favorite so far — the curves actually line up without me fighting them. The paper pieces came pre-cut and accurate, which saved me hours of tracing. Halfway through the second block and already planning a full quilt.

The fussy cutting on these flower blocks took me a few evenings to get right, but the paper pieces fit together so precisely that the seams practically line up themselves. I ordered the pre-cut set for English paper piecing and now I'm eyeing the next pattern in the book.

I've done English paper piecing for years and the accuracy of these pre-cut pieces makes a huge difference on curved seams. The pattern itself is intricate but the shapes fit together so cleanly that it never felt frustrating. Already planning my next one.