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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Posies



Hand stitching these calming flowers into little posies of three has been my slow sewing activity over the last couple of weeks. This seems to be the best next step as I steadily work towards a one-day finish on my Fresh Fields quilt.



Today I cut some more fabric hexagons, enjoying having all steps of construction underway at the same time, adding some fabrics which have been released since I began this English Paper Piecing project over two years ago.

'Macaroons' June 2015

'Layer Cake' June 2015

Gutermann Extra Fine polyester thread, my preference for EPP hand stitching

'Cupcake' Pincushion, June 2015

Last month's Summery flowers - small portable sewing



There is no hurry. This makes for very pleasant sewing during the heat of our long summer/autumn. 



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24 comments:

  1. Fun60March 9, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    I find doing something by hand whether it be knitting or sewing has a calming effect on body and soul. Unfortunately the outcome of my work does not resemble anything like your beautiful pieces.

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  2. LizMarch 9, 2016 at 6:01 PM

    Your colours are gorgeous! Is this perhaps a very large quilt destined to end up on your own bed?

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  3. JulieMarch 9, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    this is going to be such a beautiful quilt. Are you using organic cotton fabrics in this?

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 9, 2016 at 6:30 PM

    Thank you Julie. I began this quilt before I was fully aware of organic fabrics, yet I have included some recent organic fabrics which fit the cool colour scheme. There is not the same diverse variety of organic fabrics to choose from (yet).

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  5. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 9, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    Thank you Liz! I think it will be a lap quilt, cot quilt or similar, a very special one.

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  6. FlowerLady LorraineMarch 9, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    What soft, lovely colors. I look forward to seeing how you put it all together.

    I enjoy making things by hand too, it is calming and therapeutic for me.

    Happy stitching ~ FlowerLady

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  7. dqMarch 9, 2016 at 11:42 PM

    Hexi quilts are so gorgeous, but I don't enjoy the hand work on them. Don't get me wrong, I love to do hand applique' and bindings, but for some reasons I don't love the hexies. Perhaps I am doing it wrong.

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  8. maryandpatch.blogspot.comMarch 10, 2016 at 5:58 AM

    I love the way you cut your hexagons... so organized!!

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  9. GigaMarch 10, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    I admire you for your patience. The work, however, make you pleasure, so rest and necks. Regards.

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  10. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 10, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    Hi dq, there are so many different sewing techniques and crafts, I guess we each find the ones we find most appealing and enjoyable to ourselves. There are several different ways to sew hexies as well as various basting techniques.

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  11. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 10, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    Thank you Mary - it is a very time efficient way to cut multiple, exact hexies.

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  12. Dirk RosinMarch 10, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    liker dine talenter :-)

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  13. MichelleMarch 10, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    I cannot fathom the amount of time and patience that it takes to create your quilts. Such perfection!

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  14. flowersandhomeMarch 10, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    Your paperpieced flowers are so pretty Karen, I love the fresh pastel colours. I can imagine this is ideal for sewing on hot days. We didn't have these for a long time now. I can't wait for sunny and warm days to arrive here.

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  15. the mommaMarch 11, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    gorgeous!!!! I love how my EPP project (which has remained untouched for quite some time) holds so many memories (over 100 fabrics and at least 90% are scraps) but yours is so peaceful and calming, I may need to consider a narrower color scheme (besides 'every color but purple' ;-) for my next one.

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  16. Filip and KristelMarch 11, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    This is impressive tower building.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  17. SusanMarch 11, 2016 at 7:34 AM

    Very pretty. Even the colours look cool and refreshing in this weather. I love having a project like this on the side, comforting and easy sewing.

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  18. UnknownMarch 11, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    Karen, these are just beautiful!
    I love the bright and cheerful colors.

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  19. KirstenMarch 11, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Your hexie flowers are so pretty - a very clever way of cutting the hexagons too!

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  20. Anne / Springleaf StudiosMarch 13, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    Very pretty and so precise too. Someday I'll try some EPP hexies.

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  21. Budi MulyonoMarch 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Seen from the picture that you like it so much . I am pleased with the color you choose, so fresh and refreshing eye .

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  22. CarlaMarch 15, 2016 at 12:39 AM

    Well didn't those photos make me want to fall into the screen! So luscious and fresh.

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  23. Anne Hagman-NiilolaMarch 16, 2016 at 5:04 AM

    Beautiful pastel fabrics.

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  24. diane bMarch 16, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    Love the fresh cooling colours. You have made sooooo many.

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