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} Hexie flower count is 11
Happy June, quilting friends! I hope you are enjoying sunshine and good weather where you are located. We had a very cold spring, but June has ushered in warmer temps that I am really enjoying. My husband and I have finally tackled some outdoor projects, and I've planted flowers. We’ve also taken a couple of… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower count is 11
EPP} More red, white and blue hexie flowers
I recently finished two more hexie flowers from my treasured red, white and blue fabric scraps. (See my April 29 post for how I got started.) I was so tickled with how they turned out that I quickly posted a picture to Instagram and Facebook. I’m thankful for the encouraging words I’ve received . .… Continue reading EPP} More red, white and blue hexie flowers
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