Start saving those scraps (min 2 1/2" square) - lots of them - and paper otherwise destined for the orange/pink sack (magazines, printer paper and used envelopes will do).
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Coming up
Due to popular demand, this will be our next project, probably starting in May, giving everyone time to finish their bag and/or cushion.
The technique used here is English Paper Piecing (EPP), that is hand piecing over papers. This 'Scottie Dog' is made from 2" squares so stands about 14" tall. The gusset is two squares wide so he's wide enough to stand up on his own. Add some weight (e.g. sand) and make a doorstop. Make from smaller squares and you've got yourself a puppy!
Start saving those scraps (min 2 1/2" square) - lots of them - and paper otherwise destined for the orange/pink sack (magazines, printer paper and used envelopes will do).
Start saving those scraps (min 2 1/2" square) - lots of them - and paper otherwise destined for the orange/pink sack (magazines, printer paper and used envelopes will do).
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
March 20, 2013
Karen got as far as boxing the bottom of her bag tonight and just has the lining to do so, another 'show and tell' next month maybe? Let's hope so (no pressure Karen)!
Wendy, Pam and Sheila are onto handles and deciding what colour/fabric combinations to use, whilst Gemma's decided to quilt her background fabric all over.
In amongst all this hard work, we also managed to come up with some ideas for projects for the rest of the year, including Christmas, and a suggestion of a little trip out into Essex one day to show some of the newbies a patchwork and quilting shop or two!
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