I seem to have signed up for a few BOMs this year (!) They are all pattern only in an effort to use up some of my ever increasing stash, why is it no matter how much I use, my scrap baskets never seem to empty??!?
In recent years I have started to enjoy working with a more modern vibrant palette and have accumulated lots of scraps from various projects, number one on the list starts on 1st March and is by Jodi at Tales of Cloth - Sunshiny Day Jodi specialises in EPP cut from recycled paper and while I admire her eco credentials I find EPP hard on my hands so instead I have opted to hand piece this one. I am planning on a totally scrappy version using lots of modern low volumes and bright scraps.
I have also signed up for Sarah Fielke's new BOM Rainy Days and Sun Rays this is the sketch by Sarah, I did buy a FQ pack to get me started but will pad out with fabrics from my stash. I have really enjoyed stitching with Sarah over the last 5 BOMs I really like her down to earth Aussie attitude :) and her patterns are fun to make!
Wow, you will be busy this year! I’m not an EPP person either! I signed up for Sarah’s 2021 BOM quilt as well. The circles will be huge! I first want to finish my Growing Wild quilt though. I also joined in a club at my LQS, which will only start after the lockdown will become less strict. We all work on one of Kim McLeans’s quilts. I was just asked by a friend about what colours to use for the Wendy Williams quilt! I think the London print will be grat as a background!
ReplyDeletesometimes EPP is hard on my hands too and I do not have any project that uses it in my plan this year. I hadn't checked out the Quilt Show in awhile and I have a membership to it! I should at least check and see what is offered this year
ReplyDeleteYou have such great ideas for projects for the new year. Sarah Fielke is a temptation to me again this year. I love the color-way you have chosen - it's so fresh.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices every one! So looking forward to see how things progress. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI have admired your quilts and colour choices for a while. It’s funny but I also love Sarah Fielkes BOMs (although still haven’t finished the simple folk one...) and have an EPP project for this year. I will be joining in with the quilt show BOM too as I’ve been a fan of that designers style for a while.
ReplyDeleteWe will be happily busy and I look forward to seeing your progress.
Thank you for sharing your projects and Happy New year
It's my belief that stash busting projects generate more stash, in some strange and entirely nonsensical fashion. They also never use as much as you think they will!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to watching these projects grow, though...
You’re going to be a busy girl!! Looking forward to progress reports. Have fun!
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