When I retired I had visions of myself relaxing with some hand stitching, so I treated myself to a kit for Tula Nova by Tula Pink, who designs English Paper Piecing patterns. Tula Pink also designs fabric, and one can see many versions of her patterns using her fabrics on Instagram. I however, decided to use this pattern as a way to feature my collection of Mexican themed fabrics that I've collected over the years.
Several rounds in, I'm enjoying this project. The last time I did English Paper Piecing, I made my own papers and stitch basted the fabric. Now, kits come with die-cut papers, and each piece is glue basted, so it goes much faster. Getting a thin thread makes one's stitches almost invisible. Check out the vintage juicer I use to hold my threads, it makes me smile every time I look at it.
EPP is not very complicated, and I got a lot of tips from Tula Pink's YouTube videos. When I want to feel especially retired, I sit in my armchair and stitch a few seams.
5 comments:
Wonderful choice of fabrics. I especially fancy those sugar skulls.
Awesome! You are such a great quilter!
Girlfriend! WOWzers! What a great looking block!
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