One of our customers finished her lucy boston quilt. Lucy boston was born in england in 1892 and designed many patchwork patterns during her 97 year life, including the patchwork of the crosses. It also has fabric requirements for not just the blocks, but the connecting squares and the borders. Patchwork of the crosses by linda franz this is not a pattern, but is nice to have because it shows the different methods to accomplish paperpiecing, and has a whole page of shaded layouts for the different type of crosses that lucy made. Fabric used in the patchwork of the crosses bom club. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt thediyaddict. We are addicted to english paper piecing, and many of us are starting a lucy boston quilt. 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. This will be a separate product to purchase and available to preorder in summer 2020.
A complete starter kit for the lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt. After deliberating about the quilting i just stitched a double outline in the cream. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block kit 0021 exclusively at featherweight quilt company on etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block kit. Feb 28, 2020 lucy boston quilt books are available from, including patchwork of the crosses potc and diana boston s biography of lucy boston. I am not entirely sure what has happened this summer, but before you can blink is seems to be gone again. Tried to do patchwork of the crosses the traditional way but as i have arthritis in my fingers i found sewing with the templates too hard. This video is about lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. Lucy boston 18921990 was famous for writing her series of green knowe childrens books, for her wonderful garden full of old roses and scented plants, and for the restoration of her norman manor house at hemingford grey, huntingdon. The kit includes a pack of 100 1 honeycombs the 1 honeycomb acrylic a pack of 150 1 squares the 1 square acrylic and a sewline glue pen which comes with one refill. 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 quilts, probably the most famous being her patchwork of the crosses. The lucy boston quilt kit consists of rotating, yet repetitive blocks. This video includes my best tips for choosing fabric for patchwork of the crosses or any fussy cut shapesand for preparing the shapes. Lucy boston finished my version of lucy boston s patchwork of the crosses is all done.
This kit contains all the edge pieces to finish off your patchwork of the crosses quilt. Once the tape has been removed, the patchwork can be hand quilted. My reproduction version of lucy boston s patchwork of the crosses is close to a finish. Free templates for lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. I am pretty happy with how that looks still puffy but also helping the blocks stand out. Lucy boston blocks allow for endless meticulous cutting fun, the most kickassiduously planned pattern meetups, and of course lots of color play. Find out more here, and check out our beautiful array of lucy boston sunday kits here. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. This kit is based on lucy s most famous coverlet, the patchwork of the crosses 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. Patchwork of the crosses by lucy boston is easy to make and so much fun to english paper piece. With this being said, it requires acrylic templates and paper pieces which can. Here are a couple of my attempts and a link to our website for a starter kit that includes a honeycomb template, a square template, honeycomb and square paper pieces, lucy boston.
In order to make the lucy boston quilt i need 56 blocks. Built in the 1s the manor is reputedly the oldest continuously inhabited house in britain. Enter your email address to be notified when product is in stock. Patchwork of the crosses by linda franz, for ideas on making blocks, and setting. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt obsession. English paper piecing lucy boston the cutting garden quilt. 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. The beauty is that you can make hundreds of different blocks with just the colors you choose and how you fussy cut the blocks. 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. Would appreciate a source for the larger blocks in kits or paper pieces. 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. Inklingo is all about making quilting more accessible. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial part 1.
This kit contains 250 honeycombs and 125 squares to get you started. The lucy boston quilt pattern was designed by famed author lucy boston. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses finishing pack. Fussy cutting fun with lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses inklingo projects. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses block jinny beyer.
Has anyone made the lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quilt. She was also a dedicated patchworker making over twenty beautiful coverlets entirely handpieced over papers in the english paper piecing epp method. Lucy boston 18921990 used english paper piecing, but you can choose your own method and get better results, faster. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses 5 piece starter kit. Im making the blocks using inklingo because i consider it the perfect way to make these and other patchwork blocks. Fabric to make the pictured block for the lucy boston, patchwork of the crosses quilt. Inklingo live video 06 patchwork of the crosses potc.
The lucy boston is an epp english paper piecing pattern. 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. Patchwork of the crosses book, and a piece of fabric to get you started. Lucy boston, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, or patchwork of the crosses. We also have a brick and mortar store, so if you are looking for something you dont. Both of the above names reference lucy s quilt and are considered interchangeable. Lucy boston, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, or patchwork of the crosses both of the above names reference lucy s quilt and are considered interchangeable. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses epp sizzix tutorial.
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. The three ladies were so busy making small quilts, in 1986, they decided to sell kits so people could make thier own little quilts. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses by featherweightquiltco etsy. Recorded on facebook live in february 2018, edited december 2018 linda franz demonstrates. Patchwork quilter transparent acrylic stencil diy tool, craft quilting and patchwork templates marti michell hexagon quilting template sets 2 items. Today im excited to be blogging over on the sizzix blog, sharing a tutorial on how to piece the iconic lucy boston patchwork of the crosses potc block. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses kits the quilt merchant. Now you can join in the fun with everything you need in an easy to use starter kit exclusively from. Learn how to make a lucy boston style patchwork of the crosses quilt with this tutorial by nancy. Theres a full pattern book put together by linda franz with the help of lucy boston s daughterinlaw if you are interested in learning more. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Lucy boston starter pack this is what you need to get started on your lucy boston blocks. 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. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses 5 piece quilt starter kit.
From the time i first began quilting i experimented with ways to fussy cut fabrics to give interest to the blocks i was making. Announcement specializing in english paper piecing supplies and kits with a focus on patchwork of the crosses by lucy boston. 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. 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. Contains enough fabric to make the block pictured and a picture of the block to go on. If you are stuck on color decisions for your lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. This quilt, patchwork of the crosses, is composed of 1 honeycomb pieces, set with 1 squares. Lucy bostons patchwork of the crosses potc quilt kit. We were honored to be featured in the fall 2007 quilt sampler magazine and will always strive to live up to that expectation. Patchwork of the crosses quilt by lucy boston starter kit sew. 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. We strive to bring you the best selection in current quilting fabrics, patterns and notions. Template set h, large hexagons plus and template set g, small hexagons plus part of the marti michell perfect patchwork. If you use cotton wadding, you may need to add more quilting.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lucy boston is a quilt for fabric lovers and these notions will save you hours of time and improve the accuracy of your cutting and piecing. 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. The add on kit provides you with all fabrics and paper pieces to make an additional column to your regular quilt top so it finishes at a 5 x 6 block layout. Includes enough paper piece shapes to complete two finished blocks and matching. Includes paper pieces and acrylic templates to make 12 blocks patchwork of the crosses kit. At the moment, we do not sell prepicked fabric kits for the lucy boston quilt.
Getting started with the lucy boston patchwork of the crosses and lucy boston. Patchwork of the crosses quilt blocks are the newest, hottest trend in quilting and very easy to make. 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. See more ideas about patchwork, book quilt and english paper piecing. Lucy boston, a quiltmaker from the early 1900s claims fame for these english paper pieced blocks using the honeycomb shape. The acrylic templates include the three shapes needed for cutting the fabric patches for the quilt. Patchwork of the crosses we have been working on lucy boston blocks for several weeks now, and, i thought you might like a little information about lucy herself. No more waiting to start a project when you use freezer paper.
Check your scraps for stripes, florals, large prints, small prints, etc. The pattern for this lovely patchwork was prepared with the gracious assistance of diana boston and is illustrated with photographs by julia hedgecoe. Lucy boston lived in england and made these blocks in the 1950s. Posted in hand piecing, inklingo, patchwork of the crosses, printing on fabric, quilts tagged cats, colourful crosspatch quilt, crafts, fiber arts, fussy cuttingprinting, hand piecing, inklingo, lucy boston patchwork of the crosses, printing on fabric, quilt, textile patchwork of the crosses progress. Looked on your website, purchased inklingo and a new. Free templates for lucy boston patchwork of the crosses potc. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses quiltingboard forums. Lucy boston patchwork of the crosses tutorial part 2. Silmara is making some absolutely stunning patchwork of the crosses blocks using the inklingo 90degree 1.