AlphabetPhoto: P is for patchwork

sewing the patchwork

I’ve been making good progress on my latest hexagon patchwork. Out of the 39 patchwork flowers I need to make, I’ve completed 24. Most of the hexis were ready to use. Some had to be cut out of half made patchworks, that I had abandoned. Some had to be cut out and made.

I took a short cut making the new ones. When I made my original hexis, I took months to tack the fabric on to the paper template. This time, I’m using a special glue. Much quicker. I’ve used it before. When the hexi is sewn in, the paper template pulls out cleanly.

All the fabric, so far, is either recycled, or left over from dressmaking projects.

patchwork

Linking up to #AlphabetPhoto over at PodCast. Today my P is patchwork.

(First time I’ve used my tripod with the delayed shutter release. My chance to be behind my camera and in front of it at the same time.)

20 comments

  1. With the days getting shorter and colder I am tempted to get the bag of scraps out and start a quilting project. It’s been a few years since I’ve made one… I’m feeling the inclination to do it again. Yours will be so lovely once it’s finished – this is a technique I’ve never tried before. Lovely!

  2. Oh wow that’s amazing, it’s going to look fantastic when it’s all done. I wish I could do things like this, broke my wrist a couple of years ago so it’s rubbish with fiddly things. I will look out for your masterpiece though! Thanks for sharing with #alphabetphoto

    1. Something very relaxing about making all the little stitches. I could probably finish it in a few evenings if I used the machine, but I love spending time doing it.

  3. I wish I had the skill and patience for projects like this, sewing of any kind is not my strong point!
    Apologies for late comment, busy week, but catching up now! #alphabetphoto

    1. I love sewing, but if I thought about this project in its entirety, I’m not sure I’d even make a start. Small elephant bites is the secret…once you’ve decided on the plan!

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