Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Sewing, one step at a time

 
 
 
English Paper Piecing
 
 
Laurel 2 and Laurel 3
 
Album quilt, Baltimore, Maryland, 1851
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University
 
This summer I decided to put more effort into sewing. 
With scrap fabric from the bins, I'm hand sewing English paper pieced hexagons into...I'm not exactly sure what, at least a pillow, maybe a quilt? I've been looking at pictures of antique Baltimore album quilts. I admire the bold and intricate design of each block. A project to think about when I finish my hexagons, maybe.
 I'm also sewing my third Laurel dress. I'm having fun adding different details like homemade bias tape and applique collars.
 
Posted by: Sara
 
 
 


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