I am going to be spending some time in chemo and radiation over the next months plus will probably have some days of fatigue so I thought , what better than to work on a "Recovery Quilt" to pass the time and have tangible evidence of my recovery. I'm not sure how all these thoughts are popping into my mind but I believe all the positive energy and prayers of friends are acting as a conductor of wonderful thoughts. Well, one of these thoughts was to do a totally portable English Paper Pieced quilt.
I am using my own hand dyed fabric although I am adding a bit of snow dyed fabric Nienke sent me as well. I am doing no real "design" just adding the pieces as they come to my hand. I am using 2" squares and 2" 60 degree triangles because I kind of like the way it moves.
This is a picture of the 4 piece unit and how it goes together.
Mine will be random pieces like this in my favorite colors. More about this Tuesday. It will look a bit like this (at least the random part) - not the star part
Oh, my! I think I'm going to like this, and can't wait to see more! I can see the attraction... portable, meditative, low intensity. I like having something I can take with me, but alas, have not had much lately. I may have to think about giving this a try!
ReplyDeleteI think that will be very meditative to work on as you go through treatment. I attempted a counted cross stitch project while going through my treatment. Not something i would recommend, chemo brain and counting are not good fits. Wishing you all the best on your treatments, stay strong!
ReplyDeleteI have a little bag of hexagons I travel with as well as some stitched resist pieces I make up as I go and then plop them in dye. Mindless but very rewarding and relaxing .
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it will be beautiful. Or just find a stack of books to wander aimlessly through!
Plaese send me your adress, I have a lovelly patron in hexagon for a little bag you can put around your neck
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fabulous idea. I know hand work is VERY comforting to me. It calms my mind and brings me peace. I hope it does the same for you.
ReplyDeleteI love EPP! It's addictive! Your pattern is an interesting one.
ReplyDeleteI posted several links to tutorials....including one that shows how to fussy cut an image that's bigger than a single piece. http://minkasstudio.blogspot.com/p/english-paper-piecing.html
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