#piecing Mock up of needlework project folder with strip piecing accents. Next: press and cut the strips.

I've been working on the yellow, and failing miserably. I make my templates along the sewing line, and the ones my husband's grandmother Betty made are along the seam allowance. It just doesn't give me enough precision.

On the plaid you can see permanent marker where my son will seam rip. I am trimming the templates down and recutting the fabric.

Frustrating weekend!

#quilting #piecing

Playing with stripes and dots. #piecing #sewing #quilting #starting #process

I don't have the length I need, but I have the width, so more piecing for me. Another self drafted sweater dress yay. At least this is the lining. #sewing #piecing #dressmaking #patternDrafting

As I was cutting the last pieces, feeling accomplished, I noticed I'd missed one piece completely.
I briefly stared at everything on my desk in disbelief, thought about that one time I built an entire skirt out of nothing but scraps, nodded and got to work.

I am glad that I am like this and that piecing is indeed period as they weren't super picky about it back then! 😂​

#TheAmaliaJacket #piecing #sewing #HistoricalCostuming #18thCentury

Looking for #quilters #artquilters and #textileartist folks here.

Photo is of 2 of my quilts (on the right and left) at #QuiltFestival Houston last weekend.

#patchwork #piecing