As I mentioned in my last post I moved to California and the beginning of the month. We drove all the way from Minnesota with just a car full of stuff and either sold or stored the rest of our things. Since we did this we arrived here with exactly zero furniture. We have since been aquiring pieces (such as a bed and a couch) but have yet to get a table or a desk that is big enough to sew on. Our apartment is much smaller than our previous one so we are taking our time deciding what we want to get and were it should go and we don’t want to buy something we don’t like just so we can have something.
Since we aren’t in a hurry to get a large surface yet, my sewing has been minimal (although I did finish a quilt with my machine set on the floor which I will post about soon). Instead of being antsy I decided to start a hand project that I have always wanted to make. For years I have admired the EPP Star quilts I have seen all over the internet, so I grabbed some cardstock and glue and decided to give it a try.
I have always wanted to make one of my own but never had the proper motivation, but I figured now would be the perfect time to start. I am using this gorgeous stack of fabrics that I purchased in February on my anniversary at work before I moved as a starting point for the quilt.
I just love the soft colors and I am still working out how I am going to do the quilt, although once I have a bunch of the stars done my decision will probably be much easier. Should I use a background White or another color to surround the stars? Should I uses just the fabrics I have an keep the whole thing soft? Any other thoughts?
I’ll share some updates on the stars soon!
Jody Lindner says
I am so happy to hear you are doing well. I can’t wait to see the project. I have been intrigued by these quilts and been thinking about dabbling in some hand projects. My votes is white around stars.
Elise Lea says
Thanks Jody! I miss you guys but I am enjoying myself out here. You should definitely try a hand project sometime they can be really beautiful and relaxing to work on.
Karen @ Pieces of Contentment says
This is exciting Elise. I hope you really enjoying your EPP. You may need to make a start and see how you like the look of it – adding or changing colours/background as you go – as long as you like the look of it. 🙂
Elise Lea says
Thanks Karen! I am always so inspired by your beautiful EPP quilts, I finally decided to make one of my own. Good idea on figuring it out as I go. These kind of project seem to always continue to evolve.