Category Archives: Hand piecing

Finish It Up Friday ~ Hexie Quilt

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

It’s done! I started piecing this top back in 2013. It is mostly hand pieced, but I did machine sew a few seams. It isn’t a true charm quilt as there are repeated fabrics. Here’s a look at the backing … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Hand piecing, Hexagons, Traditional, Traditional Quilts, UFOs, Uncategorized | 26 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Casket Patches

Posted on October 30, 2016 by

I decided not to bring the vintage quilt top for hand quilting after all. And here is the reason: I realized It would be rare when I didn’t have a dog on my lap so it was unlikely that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand piecing, Hexagons, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 31, 2016 by

This was the only project I took with me during our travels last weekend. That way, I  HAD to work on it! I still don’t really enjoy English paper piecing. The good news is, I am nearing the finish line! … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, EPP, Hand piecing, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

English Paper Piecing Project

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

Say that three times fast! I know, I said after Brinton Hall that I wouldn’t do any more EPP. I didn’t enjoy it that much, even though I loved the results. But somewhere on our travels last summer, those Honeycomb … Continue reading →

Posted in EPP, Hand piecing, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Brinton Hall

Posted on March 27, 2016 by

I got both side strips added! And I am filling in hexies on the top and bottom now. After that is done, I can think about the borders. Just for fun, here is a picture of the back. A few of the paper … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Civil War Repro Quilts, Hand piecing, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Preparing Handwork for Travel

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

I will be flying out to Arizona tomorrow! I can’t wait! But you know I had to get some handwork ready for the trip. There is plenty of waiting involved in air travel and I always try to put that … Continue reading →

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DW Monday ~ Brinton Hall

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

I have the center all done. Ta daaaa!  Time to figure out what to do next. I love that floral on the left from French General and wanted to see how it would look next to the medallion. I know it … Continue reading →

Posted in Brinton Hall, Design Wall Monday, Hand piecing, Hexagons, Uncategorized | 15 Comments