Learning English Paper Piecing (May 29, 2023)
An Advance disguised as a Setback (Jun 8, 2023)
Blocks correctly sized and completed so far:
The first four blocks were too big. Two have been taken apart, resized, and resewn:
One has been taken apart, resized, and is waiting to be resewn. And one is waiting to be taken apart.
Patchwork of the Crosses is an English Paper Pieced quilt designed by English novelist Lucy Boston. “During her long life, she distinguished herself as a writer, mainly of children’s books, and as the creator of a magical garden. She was also an accomplished artist who had studied drawing and painting in Vienna, and a needlewoman who produced a series of patchworks.” From Wikipedia.
Closeup of her original quilt:
Continued in
New Crosses Blocks (Jul 5, 2023)
Crosses Piecing Update (Jul 16, 2023)
New Blocks, and a Layout (July 26, 2023)
Blocks Completed to Date (Aug 10, 2023)
New Patchwork of the Crosses Blocks (Aug 20, 2023)
Twenty-five Blocks Done! (Aug 23, 2023)
Color Twist (Sep 3, 2023)
Thirty Blocks Finished (Sep 11, 2023)
The Piecing Continues (Sep 22, 2023)
A New Layout (Oct 3, 2023)
Crosses Blocks Completed (Oct 24, 2024)
Last Minute Substitution (Oct 28, 2024)
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