Solar flare quilt phase 2

I managed to sew the block together over the weekend. Now to cut the outer border & work out the order of all the 4 inch squares I cut, back to reading the instructions.

Solar Flare quilt phase 1

I really loved the look of the solar flare quilt, shown on Tula Pinks update, I showed it to Mum & she brought it for me. I haven’t paper foundation paper pieced for a while. It was lovely to get back into it.

Yellow & pink block

This is the first set I made, I soon got back into the swing of folding, cutting & pressing.

Block 2

Blocks 2 & 3 together

So that’s the big square blocks done, on to the smaller ones

Block 4

These blocks are triangles, so together they make quite nice squares.

Blocks 5 &6

So with 4 of each block made, a large quantity of squares cut, 2 from each fabric & some borders cut.

It’s time to start thinking about construction. Time to grab a coffee & read though the next lot of instructions.

Tulanova part 3

A little bit more progress on my English paper piecing project.

Luna Silk Shading progress

This is my 3rd piece for the Royal school of Needlework’s diploma in technical hand embroidery.

Unfortunately due to lockdowns & my health issues, this has been my longest running project on the course, so far.

She is finally starting to take shape. I recently finished her nose, although I still have the highlights to add.

Tula nova quilt: part 2

My paper piecing is slowly growing, adding small pentagon next, I’m not sure if I should finish the stars before adding the next bit or just work my way round. I have a while to think about it.

Tumbling blocks quilt: phase 1

Finished piecing my tumbling blocks quilt, no new fabric purchased😇, so my stash is a little smaller😁.

I’m not a machine quilter, so it has joined the slow lane, of hand quilting.

White quilt over half way

I’m amazed how much I’ve slowly managed to complete. I hope to push on & finish it soon & another UFO will be complete. 😁

Tula nova quilt part 1

I’ve always fancied making a English paper pieced quilt. Mum brought me a set of curiouser & curiouser fat quarters from Tula pink. Then I spotted her Tula nova quilt & off we go on another hand made adventure.

Whitework embroidery

My Whitework embroidery is finally finished & handed in for assessment. My own design, from my research on traditional Scandinavian patterns. The design is a combination of pulled & drawn thread techniques.

All hemmed

Unfortunately, it became a lockdown casualty, being left cut & the hem started for over a year. I’m overall pleased with it.

The finished Landscape

All the flowers are done. I really enjoyed this piece. It will be mounted ready for framing at some point.