Hello quilting friends! Summer is winding down, which is always bittersweet. I hate to say goodbye to lake days and summer sunshine, but I also feel the gentle pull of autumn with its rich colors and cooler weather. Those feelings are mirrored in my sewing room, as I continue to wrap up summer sewing projects… Continue reading August Update: Hexie flowers, Sail Quilt, Alabama Quilt
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EPP} Hexie flower July update
Hello quilting friends! I hope the month of July has been treating you well. We’ve been busy with work and family gatherings, so I haven’t had much time for sewing. During a couple of car trips to see relatives, I was able to work on my EPP hexie flower project: a Jelly Garden quilt (pattern… Continue reading EPP} Hexie flower July update
EPP} Hexie flower count is 16
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
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
Hexie update and pattern sale
Hello quilting friends! If you read my “getting started” blog post about EPP (English Paper Piecing), you’ll know that I received a lot of guidance and supplies at one of my local quilt shops, Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe in Paynesville, MN. Shop owner April has several beautiful EPP quilts on display to inspire beginners and seasoned… Continue reading Hexie update and pattern sale