However, rias question regarding the publication date of part 2 has given me the required push to pick up the lucy boston potc patchwork of the crosses again and finish it at last. The original lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt is enormous in size 88 x 99 inches 224 x 252cm, made up of 56 blocks 7 x 8. Getting started with the lucy boston patchwork of the crosses and lucy boston. My reproduction version of lucy boston s patchwork of the crosses is close to a finish. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The lucy boston quilt pattern was designed by famed author lucy boston. Posted in hand piecing, inklingo, patchwork of the crosses, printing on fabric, quilts tagged 90degree hexagons, crafts, fiber arts, fussy cuttingprinting on fabric, hand piecing, inklingo, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, miniature quilts, printing on fabric, quilts slightly larger patchwork of the crosses. I should have just looked at pictures to get the patten, and not purchased the book. This is a fun and pretty block with several layout options. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block jinny beyer. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt obsession. Jun 29, 2014 the original lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt is enormous in size 88 x 99 inches 224 x 252cm, made up of 56 blocks 7 x 8. English paper piecing lucy boston patchwork of the crosses.
Free templates for lucy boston patchwork of the crosses potc. Quilt the patchwork in the ditch seam line around each block 1, all solid patterns, central crosses of block 2 and around each diamond strip of four in block 3. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses finishing pack au. This precision cutting of fabrics is one element that made lucys work so special. This kit contains all the edge pieces to finish off your patchwork of the crosses quilt. Lucy boston framed tutorial hello everyone i have been making a few more lucy boston patchwork of the crosses blocks this past week and thought i would write a tutorial on how to fussy cut fabrics to make the frame around the outside round of a block. Lucy boston, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, or patchwork of the crosses. The lucy boston is an epp english paper piecing pattern. Now you can join in the fun with everything you need in an easy to use starter kit exclusively from. Unbeknownst to me during that same time, an englishwoman named lucy boston 18921990 was doing her own experimenting with fabrics and she created many spectacular. Its is a fabric kit, youll have enough to make one block plus four fussy cut squares. Nov 22, 2012 lucy boston is an inspiration to quilters all over the world. Lucy boston, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, or patchwork of the crosses both of the above names reference lucys quilt and are considered interchangeable. Linda franzs book 32 pages shows in clear pictures and diagrams the entire quilt and its construction.
Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block from the time i first began quilting i experimented with ways to fussy cut fabrics to give interest to the blocks i was making. Kit available while supplies last call 847 5167911 for details. Feb 11, 2017 lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial patchwork of the crosses by lucy boston is easy to make and so much fun to english paper piece. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block jinny beyer studio. The fussy cutting fun involved with english paper piecing epp and lucy boston patchwork of the crosses blocks hooked me immediately although i still think it should be called meticulous cutting or assiduous cutting im still wondering what one is to do with these gorgeous blocks other than make a ton and stitch them into a large quilt, though. At the moment, we do not sell prepicked fabric kits for the lucy boston quilt. This video is about lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. The lucy boston potc block consists of 24 honeycomb pieces. Announcement specializing in english paper piecing supplies and kits with a focus on patchwork of the crosses by lucy boston. Both of the above names reference lucy s quilt and are considered interchangeable. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses kit 34 see more april on instagram. Lucy made her original quilt by the english paper piecing method and today i would like to share a tutorial on. Village of fox river grove lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial patchwork of the crosses by lucy boston is easy to make and so much fun to english paper piece.
Patchwork of the crosses quilt blocks are the newest, hottest trend in quilting and very easy to make. Recorded on facebook live in february 2018, edited december 2018 linda franz demonstrates. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses kits the quilt merchant. English paper piecing lucy boston patchwork of the crosses etsy. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses kit 34 see more. The tidbits about lucy boston were interesting, it showed a couple of layout variations, and did explain howto for the different methods of sewing, and came with a inklingo printed fabric sample. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block kit at pieceful gathering quilt shop, fox river grove, il. This kit contains 250 honeycombs and 125 squares to get you. Lucy bostons patchwork of the crosses starter pack 300 1 honeycombs acrylic fabric cutting template 1 honeycomb with 14 seam allowance 150 1 squares acrylic fabric cutting template 1 square with 14 seam allowance. To keep things authentic we will be using a variety of liberty tana lawns just as lucy boston used for her original potc quilt, alongside other beautiful quilting cottons to enhance the overall look, which we conveniently pre. Hexagon pattern hexagon quilt quilt block patterns square quilt quilt blocks quilting projects quilting designs sewing projects quilting ideas. Her patchwork of the crosses made me look at fabric in a new way. Line drawing for lucy boston elongated hexagon block free printable easy mandala coloring pages screenshot share right from your browser toolbar see related image detail lucy boston quilt pattern.
Lucy boston potc block 36 from pieceful gathering quilt shop. Includes paper pieces and acrylic templates to make 12 blocks. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial english paper. We do now stock linda franz book about the quilt on our website, it is a slim but super book that gives the pattern and good instructions and a lot of the history of the quilt. With this being said, it requires acrylic templates and paper pieces which can be purchased together above. Nov 01, 2012 patchwork of the crosses i have three quilts im working on at the moment taking up way too much room around the house and lots more id like to start of course.
Your kit includes a curated selection of fabrics chosen to evoke the spirit of the. This precision cutting of fabrics is one element that made lucy s work so special. Patchwork of the crosses paperback january 1, 2009 by linda franz author visit amazons linda franz page. This kit is based on lucys most famous coverlet, the patchwork of the crosses. This kit is based on lucy s most famous coverlet, the patchwork of the crosses. From the time i first began quilting i experimented with ways to fussy cut fabrics to give interest to. With this being said, it requires acrylic templates and paper pieces which can. Patchwork of the crosses by linda franz, for ideas on making blocks, and setting. Patchwork of the crosses i have three quilts im working on at the moment taking up way too much room around the house and lots more id like to start of course. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses 5 piece starter kit. Saturday at the quilt museum lucy boston patchwork of. Here are more pics of this amazing quiltfrom the book.
Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial part 2. Lucy boston s patchwork of the crosses starter pack 300 1 honeycombs acrylic fabric cutting template 1 honeycomb with 14 seam allowance 150 1 squares acrylic fabric cutting template 1 square with 14 seam allowance. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses finishing pack. Lucy boston blocks allow for endless meticulous cutting fun, the most kickassiduously planned pattern meetups, and of course lots of color play. Inklingo patchwork of the crosses by fern in singapore she makes her stunning potc blocks with inklingo instead of english paper piecing.
Making a lucy boston patchwork of the crosses epp block. Once the tape has been removed, the patchwork can be hand quilted. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses by featherweightquiltco etsy. Free templates for lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. Ill show you how i make these great designs by fussy cutting the. Dec 16, 2018 this video is about lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. Posted in hand piecing, inklingo, patchwork of the crosses, printing on fabric, quilts tagged 90degree hexagons, crafts, fiber arts, fussy cuttingprinting on fabric, hand piecing, inklingo, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, miniature quilts, printing on fabric, quilts slightly larger patchwork of. This kit contains 250 honeycombs and 125 squares to get you started. Getting started with the lucy boston patchwork of the crosses and lucy boston quilt has never been easier. If you use cotton wadding, you may need to add more quilting.
Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial english. Inklingo live video 06 patchwork of the crosses potc youtube. See more ideas about cross quilt, patchwork and english paper piecing. My reproduction version of lucy bostons patchwork of the crosses is close to a finish.
Fabric used in the patchwork of the crosses bom club each months kit is carefully chosen and curated by jessie fincham. Your kit includes a curated selection of fabrics chosen to evoke the spirit of the original, along with instructions for epp, precut papers and acrylic templates to help with fussycutting. Fussy cutting fun with lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block by carrie quinn for pieceful gathering quilt shop. Jul 22, 2019 lucy boston patchwork of the crosses aka quilt of the crosses. Lucy made her original quilt by the english paper piecing method and today i would like to share a tutorial on how to make these fun and intriguing little blocks. Inklingo live video 06 patchwork of the crosses potc.
Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses epp sizzix tutorial. The lucy boston quilt kit consists of rotating, yet repetitive blocks. Aug 24, 2016 lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block from the time i first began quilting i experimented with ways to fussy cut fabrics to give interest to the blocks i was making. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt thediyaddict. Visit our website to learn about our lucy boston collector club. Hexagon pattern hexagon quilt quilt block patterns mosaic patterns square quilt quilt blocks quilting projects sewing projects millefiori quilts.
Each block kit contains a picture of the block, enough fabric to make the pictured block, and enough extra to make 1 or more fourpatch setting blocks. When i saw a picture of part of lucy bostons patchwork of the crosses in a magazine i was fascinated with her design and wanted to know more about it. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses kit 34 secondary pattern in outer layer. I am not entirely sure what has happened this summer, but before you can blink is seems to be gone again. Lucy boston lived in england and made these blocks in the 1950s. Lucy boston herself made a coverletwith elaborately fussy cut pieces of fabricand the amazing coverlet is captured by linda franz in her book lucy boston.
Lucy bostons patchwork of the crosses potc quilt kit. You can fussy cut your heart out and the blocks will look even more amazing the. When i saw a picture of part of lucy boston s patchwork of the crosses in a magazine i was fascinated with her design and wanted to know more about it. Lucy boston is an inspiration to quilters all over the world. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses 5 piece quilt starter kit. Fabric to make the pictured block for the lucy boston, patchwork of the crosses quilt. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses 5 piece starter kit etsy. Lucy boston block 53 kit from pieceful gathering quilt shop limited quantities. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial part 1. The original patchwork of the crosses, a huge english paper pieced quilt made by british author, lucy boston, has long been on the bucket list of many a quilter, and because of that, held little appeal to me.
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