So baby is eight weeks old today. In light of having mastered this parenting lark (ha ha - it's hard work!) I decided that I needed a new project. Enter another quilt - this time it's for my sister.
She saw this art work by Steven Solis and we are using it as a basis for her quilt. We picked out the fabrics together and I will attempt to recreate it as much as possible. It will be a challenge as this piece was made out of recycled envelopes rather than fabric. Will do my best.
Another added challenge is that it requires a whole new skill - English paper piecing. Having scoured the internet looking for tutorials on how to create 60 degree diamond quilts using a machine, I gave up and settled on the fact that this was going to have to be my first EPP quilt. I found a very helpful video tutorial on how to do it, and started to cut out template diamonds out of cardboard and the plastic from plastic folders. In fact this is what I was doing when my contractions started. Foolish me to think that baby might be late and I might need a project to occupy me whilst waiting.
So, two months in to being mum and I realise that I'm beginning to go stir crazy for the lack of being able to do anything for me or do anything productive around the house. So I'm trying to do little bits of sewing as and when I can. Actually this is quite a good project to do with a baby. I can sew whilst holding her in my lap if she's in a good position and I can pick it up and put it down easily.
So far I have back stitched several diamonds and have completed my first star or puzzle piece. I'm quite pleased with my progress and am surprised at how easy I'm finding EPP. More updates to follow...
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