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It has been a while since I have posted an update on the progress of my Wagon Wheel Quilt. Today I am very happy to be able to say that all the units have been sewn together to form one complete quilt top. It has been quite the task and one that I have thoroughly enjoyed. My time for English Paper Piecing (EPP) is in the evening and as such this quilt top represents many evenings of quiet whip-stitching into the wee hours where sleep was foregone.
The papers were removed as progress was made. This made working on the bigger sections of the quilt top much easier. The only remaining papers are in the very edge of the quilt top as I have yet to decide how to treat the edges so as to end with a straight quilt edges.
QUILT DETAILS:
Wagon Wheel Quilt - English Paper Pieced
Wagon Wheel Quilt consists of the following 3 shapes:
1.25" Hexagons
2" Equilateral Triangles
1.25" x 2" Rectangles
Notions/Tools Used:
Acrylic templates with a 3/8" seam allowance for cutting fabrics.
The Bottom Line 60wt thread by Superior Threads.
Solid fabric is Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Snow.
Quilt top measures approximately 60 inches x 74 inches.
Quilt top measures approximately 60 inches x 74 inches.
It has taken six months for this quilt to get to this point and next time you'll see this quilt it will be quilted, bound, and labelled. I am giving myself at least another three months to get this done ... although I am itching to start another EPP project!
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Wagon Wheel Quilt - Part 1
Wagon Wheel Quilt - Part 2
More RPQ English Paper Piecing Projects:
The Daisy Chain Quilt - An English Paper Piecing Project
A Garland Pillow Cover
Wagon Wheel Quilt - Part 1
Wagon Wheel Quilt - Part 2
More RPQ English Paper Piecing Projects:
The Daisy Chain Quilt - An English Paper Piecing Project
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Magnifique ....
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning achievement. It looks spectacular (and I love the curved/scalloped edges .... Cannot wait to see the completed quilt. Thanks for sharing this update.
ReplyDeleteWow - this quilt is stunning! How many hours do you think it has taken to sew so far?
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I've let my EPP projects sit idle for too long, but this is oh-so-inspiring!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely - and so much work!!! I would suggest adding half-hexies to the top and bottom edges so the scallops aren't so deep. Then after quilting, finish with a facing rather than binding. The facing can be hand-stitched down on the back and will look like the back is framed.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular Rita!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow! Tips on whip stitching would be helpful. I am just beginning to whip stich together a project and am already frustrated by stitches showing...not everywhere, but more that they ought to be.
ReplyDeleteLove it so much, Rita. As always. Kathleen
ReplyDeletewow, very nice......:-)
ReplyDeleteItching to start another EPP project? You are the goddess of patience in piecing, my dear. This quilt top is simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! ❤️
ReplyDeleteRita, congratulations on coming so far with this beauty. I was hoping you would bind the edges just as they are, and in doing so, really "honor" the individual units. It would be a real departure from the usual quilt finish, but in my humble opinion might look really cool. - Karen in Massachusetts
ReplyDeleteGosh this is so stunning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Rita, just beautiful.
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