Sunday 9 April 2017

THE NEW PROJECT - La Passacaglia

La Passacaglia - Rosette 1

I thought it was time I started a new English Paper Piecing project.  There were several candidates in the ring, but The Passacaglia by Wyllyne Hammerstein has won.  I thought this was a good project to use my stash, completely massacre it with some fussy cutting, as well as leaving the option open to buy fabric that was considered 'essential' for the project when out and about.  Naturally I was slightly influenced by Wendy's divine interpretation.  Here is my progress so far.  The colour choice seems to be infinite and I have changed my mind so many times already.
Millefiori Quilts Willyne Hammerstein book

Back in the summer I purchased the book and the templates from Sew and Quilt.  There are only five shapes for the whole quilt which keeps it simple, but allows you to stroke fabric all day whilst choosing your colour combinations.  I don't have a particular colour scheme in mind, it will be dictated by my stash and therefore I expect it to grow organically.
Sew and Quilt Acrylic Templates - La Passacaglia
Sew and Quilt Acrylic Templates - La Passacaglia
 So there you go. I think the most difficult challenge will be not losing the acrylic templates!

Joining up with Kathy at Slow Stitching Sunday!

15 comments:

  1. My friend, Cathy, made this quilt. You will be kept busy with it for a long time! I love the colours you have chosen so far and look forward to seeing your progress each week.

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  2. Looking good so far! I shall watch this develop with interest.

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  3. I made this quilt a couple of years ago, and loved every single minute of it! Your colours look fabulous!

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  4. This is such a beautiful quilt -- you won't be sorry, I'm sure! It'll be fun to watch it come together. Enjoy!! :)

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  5. I love your fabrics. Enjoy your piecing. I look forward to watching this grow.

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  6. So glad to see another hand stitcher has started this wonderful project... it's so fun to watch it grow!

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  7. You have chosen quite a complicated project. You must like doing hard things. (I do to!)

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  8. wow, this looks wonderful so far.

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  9. You will definitely be petting a lot of fabric! I'd probably lose those templates tout suite as well.

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  10. Ooh this is the perfect project for you. Your skill with EPP and what must be a most wonderful scrap bin to dive into. I will definitely be following!!

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  11. Oh my, that looks like a winner! Love the color choices thus far.

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  12. This is very exciting. Hopefully I can watch your progress without falling victim to your contagious infections.

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  13. ooh, sounds great! PErfect for slow stitching! i look forward to seeing your progress.

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  14. This quilt has been on my bucket list - the cost of the book and choosing fabrics has been my speed bump. I need to just get over that and jump in with both feet! I LOVE your so far!!!

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