"This postcard from Egypt has been knocking around the house for years. So I am not sure why now was the right time to tackle the pattern on the right in EPP.
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On metric graph paper and it seemed about the right scale so I thought I'd do a small sample piece. Here it is pinned to the wall so perhaps you can get an idea of the scale from the pins. The smallest piece is 1cm square.
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The fabrics are all shot cottons, which makes like easier when doing small piecing. I had a lot of blues to I decided to use them all, hoping it would give the effect of mosaics or tiles.
Just after starting this I got a Sewline glue pen. Glue basting is certainly quicker than traditional basting but I am not sure how easy it will be to remove the paper pieces.
It's good fun trying to work out how to construct a pattern from an image. EPP was probably the only possible method, at least on this scale.
There are so many of these fascinating patterns on floors, walls and in books. I might have to wait a while before I can look at this one, though...
..thanks, Muppet.
If you are on Instagram you might have seen Muppet's paws before. Sorry for the paws overload.
As it's a WIP I'm linking up at Freshly Pieced..
Are you going to join it to Alhambra and make a trip round the world?! These pieces of yours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea, even muppet thinks so! It is going to be stunning x
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed by the patterns you come up with and the tiny pieces! You are an artist!
ReplyDeletePretty. I can see a bit of log cabin there. Lovely cat helper you have!
ReplyDeleteLovely project. Lovely white paws.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness!! How wondrous. I felt such a rush of nostalgia when I saw that pattern. It must remind me of something from childhood days. What a wonderful piece!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel you live an exotic life. Especially through your e.p.p.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right - EPP would be the only sensible way to go. It looks beautiful! I am sure whatever is under Muppet's feet and arse is also a brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteI was drawn to your blog by the pic on WIP - it just jumped out - lots of impact, those blocks. Then I realized how small they are,omg !
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine doing something that small :) love where your inspiration came from and that you included that.
Colleen @ piecemakerquilts.wordpress.com
Oh, my! In the thumbnail on the linkup, this looked like a large, modern quilt. I am blown away by the tiny scale. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOh how small! Love the layout, it looks just like a very complicated tile floor.
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