When I first started patchwork I made so many projects and quilts by hand piecing. This meant tracing around a template with pencil and slowing sewing them together to make blocks. Since we have just ordered a new caravan we hope to use frequently I would like to take my Hand sewing along so I always have something to work on that won’t be finished in a day.
About 10-12 years ago I went to the Melbourne quilt show and loved this pattern. 365 Star a Day.
Make 1 a day for a year. Well that didn’t happen. Life changed and I didn’t even get 1 block made. These blocks finish at 3 inches. I would prefer to make these than EPP.
These are the tiny templates used to make the blocks.
I had thrown in scraps of fabrics into this case years ago too. It also had a kit with scissors, needles, thread, sandpaper and pencil. All ready to go.
It needed updating and to be more organised.
I sat and measured out what size scrap I needed to collect to make it easier and hopefully neater for me.
That will be next. Sorting these scraps out.
Look at the gorgeous case I have for it.
Now I need to make the preparation folder. Sandpaper board, cutting mat and ironing board folder.
On to planning it.
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I bought that pattern many years ago & made a start in January this year. I think I did a months worth. Often think I should get back to it.
What a great pattern - and a perfect case to keep everything in. I originally pieced by hand and still love it. Have fun in your van with your new project. xx
A lot of work, but great for caravan travelling. I remember that shop was in Melbourne somewhere, but so many have now gone. Love that case for the scraps etc. Have fun & hope we hear about your new adventures. Take care & hugs from a cold/wet Gippsland.
A new caravan, how exciting! Is it still being made, When do you expect to get it? There is a waiting list here for our NZ manufactured caravans, obviously sales are booming. That's a great project for your caravan trips, although I couldn't cope with such little fiddly pieces. The case is perfect for all your necessary bits and pieces.
What a cute case. That should be an ideal project for your travels. Much more compact than my basket of various projects that I take. I haven’t tried American hand piecing and doubt if I will. EPP is the only hand piecing I do. I’m sure you will have your little kit well organised for when you start travelling in your van.
What a lovely pattern! Slow stitching in the caravan is bound to be delightful and productive. I LOVE the case you found for this project~ and many more when you finish this one!
Good planning Jo, perhaps I need to do likewise ?? But you know that hand work has not been on my bucket list, but I can see a few more caravan trips in my future, so what am I to do about that??
What a great box! You will have fun going through all your scraps.
Just the case to hold your "caravan" project/s.
Oooh! Looking forward to seeing this one as a work in progress. Cute case.
How lovely to rediscover a special project. That will be great to take as you travel. Love the case you found.
That is a perfect case for your travel-ready project.
It is certainly not a quick project, so should keep you occupied for a bit!
Very appropriate case....... Goodluck getting organised.... I do like the project......
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