Every now and then Miss O (11) adds a little more detail to her current wonky star block, it is a delight to watch.
She has completed her first block, Home Sweet Home, and has a few more ideas to try.
Late last week I make good progress sewing more pieces for my Musical Stairs quilt. I have nearly used up all my white fabric but more should arrive in the mail soon.
For many weeks I have been wanting to start a new English Paper Pieced (EPP) project which is great for those times when setting up the sewing machine is inconvenient or not possible (I sew on our dining/homeschooling table). Winter weather seems just right for a little hand sewing and I love to have a portable project on the go.
Last night I experimented with a new design, a mix of two which I have seen recently, firming up my ideas and deciding on a size which seems to suit the block and be easy to work with.
I'm really pleased with this selection from my stash for my EPP, I just love them together. Contemplating a beautiful mix of geometry and fabric.
I set about cutting some paper shapes this afternoon, ready for tacking/basting the fabric onto. At this stage I'm not sure if I will make just a single block for a pillow or if I'll keep going to make something larger - time will tell.....
Whatever you are working on this week, I trust you are enjoying the process.
Sharing at WIP Wednesday.
I'm impressed with how you manage to make so much quilting progress despite not having a dedicated sewing room. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteMiss O and Miss V are creating some beautiful stars!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy the girls are learning needlework. It's something they will enjoy for many years, I trust. :)
ReplyDeleteAs meninas estão se saindo muito bem!parabéns!beijos,chica
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's stitches are so precious!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work with your daughter :)
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your designing process Karen! The EPP looks interesting- and I love greens!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing little ones doing handwork :) It's a rare thing these days!
ReplyDeleteLove those wonky stars! And the color palette for you new quilt is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your stack! And your girls' work? amazing!!
ReplyDeleteamazing work!! :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful work!!!
ReplyDeleteCinzia
The girls are doing beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThe girls are developing such excellent needlework skills. I always enjoy reading about your latest project. That stack of fabrics blend reall well together.
ReplyDeleteThe hand work in the wonky stars is just great, what a treasure of your little ones. love it!
ReplyDeletePiękne dodatki zrobione przez dzieci do kolejne pięknej kołdry. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful additions made by the children to another beautiful quilt. Yours.
all the embroidery projects are wonderful! i love seeing your daughters' work as well as your own.
ReplyDeletethat fabric pull for your new EPP project is delicious! so colorful yet soothing. i'm just getting started on my very first EPP as we set out on some summer travels - another good time of year to try it. maybe EPP is a technique for all seasons!
sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea, engaging your little misses with some hand sewing to pass the time ;) I can only imagine how thrilling it'll be for them down the road to have something so beautiful that they thoughtfully fashioned from hand on their own. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteMiss O's embroidery is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI like your choice of fabrics for the EPP and would love to see your new project.
I'm really anxious to see what this EPP project is about exactly and how it works. looks promising!
ReplyDeleteMarian
the girls are doing so well, it will be beautiful when it is finished!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are turning out beautifully! You have taught your girls well! :) Can't wait to see more on your paper piecing (love the fabric you pulled) and the concept for the design that we see so far! Also looking forward to more on the musical stairs quilt! Keep up the beautiful sewing!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching by the girls and I really like the colours of the fabrics you have selected.
ReplyDeleteLove them all. Mom embroidered some squares and we have used them in ggrandchildren quilts. Love what you did.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet wonky star blocks. And your colors for the EPP project are similar to some I'm using now too. Cool colors are my favorite. BTW Love the name of your blog.
ReplyDeleteYikes....geometry! Love your fabric selection for your EPP...should look a treat! Loving the progress of your girls' embroideries...their quilt will be a delight when finished. Happy stitching on those chilly wintry days.
ReplyDeletevisiting from WIP Wednesday. Wow your girls blocks are amazing. I can't wait to see your EPP block. The suspense!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever. It all looks amazing and complicated. My project is a photobook of my grandson's first year.
ReplyDeletehow lovely presented...adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou must have such fun choosing the fabrics Karen ... colours -fabrics-textures!! Beautiful work by the girls who are creating special memories.
ReplyDeleteI 've enjoyed coming home and visiting with you a bit. If you lived *closer* I would ask if I could come and watch you quilt! Truly inspiring you are with your quilt projects. I adore Miss V's embroidery on the quilt squares.
ReplyDeleteYou, and your little ladies, are a talented group :)
ReplyDeleteTruly lovely pieces!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful art work in progress. These things just can't be rushed! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWow! Impressive... I am intrigued by how you cut the templates!
ReplyDeleteSimply exquisite work by all!
ReplyDeleteWow, Karen! Your amazing quilting and stitching throws me back to the days of my mom, aunts and grandmother who used to make all these pretty thing, especially gifted with crocheting doilies and table clothes!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these stars that she is doing! Just wonderful and so unique!
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