The ICS quilt was a fun challenge. I went down the English paper piecing road and bought the kit from Tales of Cloth (large block kit), when she released them (I think it was around Christmas-ish 2023).
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Label created on the Brother Stellaire sewing/embroidery machine |
Some ladies only bought the templates and have decided to hand piece their quilts.
One lady cut out all of her pieces with her Brother Scan n Cut machine.
One lady made soooo many blocks that her quilt will be double sided.
About half of us have finished quilt tops - I think only two of us have completely finished quilts.
We all (mostly) used fabrics from our stash although there were a few that went down a Tilda route and have a beautifully co-ordinated projects.
The aim is to eventually have all of our quilts finished and displayed in the classroom for all to see. I'll share some pictures once this happens in a few months time. Our aim was to have everyone finished by Christmas 2024, but we may have to settle for Christmas in July 2025. Fingers Crossed!!
The 2025 project is going to be the Glitter Quilt by Jen Kingwell from her book Quilt Lovely. This will be a hand piecing extravaganza which is looking and feeling quite daunting. I will use stash - because I have so much of it and it needs using up. My plan this afternoon to to make a test block. I'll keep you posted on my Glitter Progress.
Beautiful! I love your limited palette, but certainly not limited in scrappiness!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Such great colour choices. Glitter is another fabulous design, but one I’m hesitant to start due to the hand piecing. Good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quilt! I am astounded that you were able to EPP Ice Cream Soda in only 12 months! Very impressive. Though to be honest, I simply cannot do only handwork for a length of time. Nor can I do only machine piecing for a length of time. I crave variety. Still, it's wonderful that you're so good with handwork. I have no doubt you'll excel at hand piecing Glitter.
ReplyDeleteIt was a joy to receive your blog post in my inbox this morning; as a fellow Aussie, I have missed your more frequent posts.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is magnificent! You have tackled and conquered a mammoth task beautifully.
I also follow ‘Tales of Cloth’ and am yet to attempt a mini-quilt, let alone a full sized one. One day…..
Your quilt is fabulous Anorina.
ReplyDeletehow pleasant to see your name in the contents of the followit in my inbox !!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, you must be thrilled with this quilt. I love doing EPP and have one completed quilt which is all hand sewn but it took a very long time to make.
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