Sewing, one step at a time

 

 

 

English Paper Piecing

 

 

Laurel 2 and Laurel 3

 

Album quilt, Baltimore, Maryland, 1851

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University

 

This summer I decided to put more effort into sewing. 

With scrap fabric from the bins, I'm hand sewing English paper pieced hexagons into...I'm not exactly sure what, at least a pillow, maybe a quilt? I've been looking at pictures of antique Baltimore album quilts. I admire the bold and intricate design of each block. A project to think about when I finish my hexagons, maybe.

 I'm also sewing my third Laurel dress. I'm having fun adding different details like homemade bias tape and applique collars.

 

Posted by: Sara

 

 

 



New Pins

Three new pins: cat spying through plant, profile with hat, and cactus under the moon.

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Posted By: Sam

Leaves and Snow

I've gotten into the habit of walking the mountain in Montreal, and although it's not quite fall, and there's no snow to be seen, I look forward to the changes to come. These two new wall banners depict Fall and Winter walking scenes, and I've put them in my shop.

I also like making tassels, so I've added one to my second shop of vintage craft supplies, Maudthrift.

 

 

I see more in these than tassels - two little eyes could make a ghost-like character, or a twig handle to make a broom? we'll see.

Posted By: Sam