One of my favorite, if not thee favorite, projects I have ever worked on is my Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt.
Just this weekend, I hit a milestone...
I've spent 2 years (so far) working on it.
I've clocked hundreds and hundreds of hours, thousands of stitches, and so far it is 31 flowers strong.
It's the perfect take along project! I've lost count of the states and countries this little quilt has traveled to. I'm only halfway finished, but I have enjoyed every moment of it. For me, there is just something about doing every single inch of a quilt by hand! I love it!
I shared a little bit last year about my hexie-ing process in this post in case you are interested in seeing my method for English Paper Piecing.
I am using 1 1/2 inch hexagons and I use pre-cut papers for my piecing. I get my pieces at PaperPieces.com. I also use their acrylic cutting template that allows me to fussy cut fabrics, and adds the seam allowance as well- so every hexagon I cut is exactly the right size. AMAZING!
I would never attempt to cut my own shapes because:
1- I would be worried that the papers I cut would not be completely uniform.
and
2- I am making such a large quilt that I would have to cut over a thousand hexagons! AHH!
In case you are wondering, I reuse my pieces a few times before I have to toss them. I ordered the large pack of hexagons when I started this quilt and have added a small pack here or there to replace bent papers- but worth every penny! These papers are a lifesaver, and for me- a must!
So far I have only done hexagons, but I have some clamshell and diamond papers that are just begging to be made into some mini quilts for my studio wall! Plus- I am dying to jump on the bandwagon and make a La Passacaglia quilt. Ahh!! So many things on my to-do list!!
Now for the fun part... A little giveaway!
Paper Pieces is going to give one lucky reader a $15 gift certificate to their shop!
So whether you are a seasoned English Paper Piecer, or looking to dip your feet into it (and become addicted like I am)- this is the perfect time to see what they offer! And as an added bonus- they have generously offered 20% off to all MommyByDayCrafterByNight readers! Score!!
Just add the Voucher Code: DayNight20
at checkout (don't forget to hit the 'OK") for 20% off your entire cart! Expires October 31st, 2014
To enter the giveaway, just stop by PaperPieces.com, take a look around, and then come back here and leave a comment with what you would choose if you won the giveaway! (your choice will in no way effect the outcome of the giveaway)
Easy right?! Just be sure to include your email address so that I can notify you if you are the lucky winner!
One person will be selected at random and announced on my blog next Friday.
And as an added bonus- they have generously offered 20% off to all Mommy By Day Crafter By Night readers for any orders! Score!!
Just add the Voucher Code: DayNight20
at checkout (don't forget to hit the 'OK') for 20% off your entire cart! Expires October 31st, 2014
P.S. Be sure to stay in up to date with all of the PaperPieces.com sales, discounts, and free patterns offered throughout the year by signing up for their newlsetter- or you can follow them on Facebook too!