Ten years in the making (off & on) and my Grandmothers Flower Garden is finished! Too windy outside to get full length views but got enough inside for my blog entry.
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This one is in memory of, and named after both of my grandmothers. I used 1930's reproduction prints for the most part for a retro feel since this is a very traditional pattern.
Each flower is made of hexagons that were created in a process called English Paper Piecing. Each petal is hand stitched around a paper hexagon, then stitched together to form the flower. The paper pieces are removed afterwards. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTe-YtXc9XIzahWEQgEi6-1rt5CsL0y8HjAV6h0uncl5JIHdb1hRH_ZVEj2raIG4NFcnZtWbS3GJgjX0Q22rgf1Hye6gn1kUCFmS7Ca84XUmccH80so12L7fmEOFqUxZDwlR_XN_w__r0/s640/English+Paper+Piecing.jpg)
In this quilt, there are 98 flowers constructed of 7 hexagons each, all hand sewn. You can do the math. (wink, wink)
Traditionally, the flowers are joined by single white hexagons forming a "path through the garden".
I began the process but soon developed tendonitis (from many things, not just sewing) and couldn't finish the hand work. My flowers sat for a few years until I finally decided how to complete this quilt. I decided to machine applique each flower to a white background square, then stitched the squares together. I was pleased with the outcome as it kept the traditional look in tact.
You can see the lines joining the squares here and the backing and binding I chose which was also a '30s reproduction print. I have not been more pleased to finish this quilt whose making was quite the journey.
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In this quilt, there are 98 flowers constructed of 7 hexagons each, all hand sewn. You can do the math. (wink, wink)
Traditionally, the flowers are joined by single white hexagons forming a "path through the garden".
I began the process but soon developed tendonitis (from many things, not just sewing) and couldn't finish the hand work. My flowers sat for a few years until I finally decided how to complete this quilt. I decided to machine applique each flower to a white background square, then stitched the squares together. I was pleased with the outcome as it kept the traditional look in tact.
Rose and Ruby's Flower Garden
This one I'm keeping!
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