My English Paper Piecing journey continues, quilting friends, and I am happy to say that I am halfway to my summer goal of making 32 hexie flowers. I began working on these red, white and blue one-inch hexies back in April. I now have 16 hexie flowers; the newest five flowers are shown in the… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower count is 16
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EPP} Getting started with hexies
I have long admired EPP (English Paper Piecing) quilts. Beyond the beauty of the intricate designs, EPP quilts evoke a mindset of time well spent, connection to the past, and introspection. Maybe it’s because I’m now a grandmother, but I decided I was ready to lean into sewing at a softer pace. Last week, I… Continue reading EPP} Getting started with hexies
Postage Stamp Star block with Fat Quarter Shop
A few weeks ago, the creative folks at the Fat Quarter shop asked if I’d like to sew a project for their Classic & Vintage series, where they take a traditional block (like those found in old catalogs and vintage quilts) and give it a fresh spin in a new pattern. Well, of course I… Continue reading Postage Stamp Star block with Fat Quarter Shop
Sew Sampler box roundup: July, August and September
We’ve been in our new home for one month, and I’m just starting to feel like my head is above water. My sewing room is slowly coming together. I’m very much a “ducks in a row” person. I think I take after my Grandma Arlene in that regard . . . a place for everything… Continue reading Sew Sampler box roundup: July, August and September
Pretty autumn mug rug quilted with Happy Cloud Batting
Today I want to share a product that is new to me, Happy Cloud Batting, an exclusive line of batting from Fat Quarter Shop. Recently the kind folks at FQS sent me a few packages to play with, and I’m so glad they did. I broke into a package of 80/20 Silky Blend precut 10”… Continue reading Pretty autumn mug rug quilted with Happy Cloud Batting