Colour Burst Block Two - Celestial Star Quilt

"Celestial Star"

the Tula Pink version.

I have finished the second bock for my new version of my 'Celestial Star Quilt'.

I have very little of that black Neptune fabric that surrounds my centres left over from my La Pass Quilt so I have very cautiously gone ahead and cut it up and I am very pleased that I had just enough to go around the centre of all nine of my colour burst blocks.

Here is the progress shots of what order I went about selecting the fabrics for this block.

There really is no reason for the order on an individual block. Some I know what fabrics I want to include so I add them in first and build around them.

Here is a reminder of block 1.

And the progress shot of how I am going.

I have created a dedicated page with the links to all my 'Tula Pink Celestial Star Quilt' posts HERE just incase you wanted to go back and take a look.

Happy stitching,

Sharon x

The pattern for this quilt can be found in my book,

'Quilting on the go ... English Paper Piecing'

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Celestial Star - The Tula Pink Version

Celestial Star meet Tula!

Whoops, a new start  ;)

"My Original Celestial Star Quilt".

When I originally designed my Celestial Star Quilt I had Tula Pink Fabrics in mind but to keep with the theme and feel of my book I decided to make it in Liberty Fabrics.

Now the time has come for me to make my Tula Pink version :) I really do not need another project but if I don't start it now I feel that I may never, so now is as good a time to start as any.

One of my biggest tips for any project like this is not to overthink it too much. A quilt like this will have a way of taking you on your own journey if you let it. Don't be scared to play with colour. I threw out my colour wheel many years ago. To many so called "rules" existed for my liking. If you like what is in front of you then that is all that really matters. Just remember that any project you make is YOURS so make it yours, use colours you love, fabrics you love and in combinations that you love :) Life to too short to stress the small stuff.

But, with that said, if you are a planner then there is a colouring page in the book that you can play with. 

Back to my block. I am very much a visual person so my preferred method when sitting down to select fabrics, fussy cutting and planning any EPP block like this is to start by laying all my papers out in place. I also did this for each rosette of my La Pass Quilt.

With this block I only knew two, possibly three things before I started.

1.        That I wanted a Prince Charming Frog for the centre.

2.     This Colour Burst block was going to be the centre and starting point for my quilt.

Those I knew for sure. The third was that I thought about adding in a splash of pink. I do love pink and green together and being this was going to be the centre of my quit I thought it might make it pop. Let's see :)

 As I was making my block I have taken photos to show you what order I have selected the fabrics for my block. I do not work in any special order. Sometimes I know what fabrics I want in certain spots at the beginning so I tend to start with those first and then build around them until I have my finished block.

Tip:  Use your glue pen to help you lift your papers up as you go.

 The following photos will show you how my block went from just the frog right through to the finished block.

There you go, that pink did end up making the cut :)

All the fabrics are Tula Pink with the exception of the thin stripe. I found that one in my stash.

And there it is, the start of my "Tula Pink Celestial Star Quilt".

I still have a way to go but I am looking forward to adding to this one as time allows.

If you are also making your own version of the "Celestial Star Quilt" be sure to use the 

#Celestialstarquilt hashtag on social media so I can also see it.

I am off to pull some more fabrics.

Happy Stitching,

Sharon x

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Celestial Star Stitch-Along

The wonderful team over at The Red Thread Studio have just announced their new Stitch-Along for 2018 and I am so excited that they have chosen my

Celestial Star Quilt 

the cover quilt from my book

"Quilting on the Go ... English Paper Piecing".

All the details for the Stitch-Along can be found in their Blog Post HERE.

They even have a fabric option where you can use the same fabrics that they are using.

In my original quilt I used Liberty Fabrics.

How great is that quilting by Linda at Ladybug Quilting here in Bendigo.

So there really is no better time than now to grab your kit, or get it out if you have packed it away safely for later and start pondering your fabric options and join the girls in making your own Celestial Star.

If you are not in the US and you wish to play along you can.

My book, "Quilting on the Go ..... English Paper Piecing" can be found in all quality online book stores like Amazon, Fishpond etc.  Remember to also check your Local Quilt Shop too.

Paper and template packs can also be ordered in by your Local Quilt Shop if they don't have them in stock already. Also, check my stockist page. Alternatively you can find them online at Paper Pieces.com HERE. 

If you are a shop looking to purchase wholesale, all my patterns, paper packs etc can be purchased wholesale through Creative Abundance.

When I first designed Celestial Star I had Tula Pink fabrics in mind but to keep with the theme and feel if my book I decided to work with Liberty Fabrics.  So, maybe it is time I made that Tula Pink version. Stay tuned :)

Happy Stitching,

Sharon x

You can also follow Lilabelle Lane Creations here

Celestial Star meets Inklingo - For the Hand Piecers

Celestial Star meets Inklingo

I am so excited to share that the cover quilt 

"Celestial Star" 

from my new book

"Quilting on the Go ..... English Paper Piecing"

is now available at Inklingo.

When Linda from Inklingo first contacted me about the requests she had received and the possibility of having Celestial Star made available I was so honoured that so many hand piecers had shown interest in my pattern.  

I have to confess that I have not used Inklingo. I love my English Paper Piecing. 

But I have been told by many hand piecers that Inkingo is a great tool for those that like to Hand Piece. The Inklingo files allow you to print your hand stitching and cutting lines directly onto your fabric with your Inkjet Printer, at home, for hand or machine piecing. 

As an English Paper Piecer I would buy a pattern, or in this case the book and then grab the papers. In this case you buy the Book and then the Inklingo files.

There are three options to choose from. 

First is available at 100%, which is the size of the original.

HERE

Next is the scaled down version. We all know that sometimes it is fun to play in a smaller scale.

So the next version is at 75%

HERE

Last but not least is for those that like things a little bigger and this version has been scaled up to 125%

  

HERE

 Regardless of which version you decide to go with you will still need the book,

"Quilting on the Go ... English Paper Piecing" for the pattern.

I am looking forward to seeing more Celestial Star Quilts coming to life.

If you are looking for more information on Inklingo, follow any of the links above and you will see that there is more information and videos on how Inklingo works.

You can also follow Lilabelle Lane Creations here

Book Tour Round up and Giveaway Winner Announced

My apologies for being a little late with this post but the dreaded Flu hit hard after me fighting it off for weeks. Time now to refocus :)

Firstly, a HUGE thank you to all the amazing and talented makers that joined me on the Book Tour for my new book "Quitling on the go ... English Paper Piecing" and for all the love I have received for my first book.  Without so much love and support, not only from my immediate family but you, my quilting family this would not have been possible.

I have one more make of my own to share :)

A little while ago Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane sent me some of her new line Sweet Prairie to play with and my second project was a new placement.

Time now to share some of the more amazing makes that were shared as part of the Book Tour.

First up is Minki Kim and her gorgeous makes. May I also make the suggestion that you definitely visit her blog as she does the most amazing Sewing Illustrations and her book is also a must have.

Next up is Carlie, otherwise known as @Quilty_Carlie on Instagram.

Carlie has shared some more progress on her 'Celestial Star Quilt" and the start other Patchwork Block Keeper.

Alexandra, on Instagram she is known as @Alexoq has been sharing more of her Celestial Start magic.

Matthew otherwise know as Mister Domestic has been playing as well and this was his first time playing with Clamshells!

Anna aka @Spanzy has been sharing a little more of her Celestial Star Quilt also.

I am seriously crushing these Tula Pink blocks.

And another Celestial Star in the process, this time from Elise at Elise and Emelie

And next up the talented Wynn from zakkaArt.

I have always admired Wynn's style and I love the details that she adds to a projects but did you know that, until now she had not English Paper Pieced!  I am so honoured that she took the time to learn a new skill over her summer break with the aid of My Book.

Not only is Wynn new to EPP but she also decided to take 6 pointed stars and the clamshells!

I did't even start playing will Clamshells until recently.  

That leave me with one more thing, the 

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Huge Congratulations to SANDY N

Check your email Inbox, there is a message from me :)

Thank you again for all your love and support.

Now to return to "regular programming" and seeing what else I have been up to in the studio.

Happy Stitching,

Sharon

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So much Eye Candy to share - Quilting on the Go ... English Paper Piecing Book Tour

Apologies for this little book tour update being a little late but as they say

 it is "better to be late than never."

So many wonderful creations to share today.

Nadra from ellis and higgs 

And the fabric that Nadra has used, it is her new collection for Riley Blake.

Lauren from Molly and Mama

 Lauren is also about to release her first book, also with Tuva Publishing.

How pretty does it look. I can't wait to get my copy.

Congratulations Lauren.

If you are interested HERE is a link to Amazon.

The awesome @giucy_giuce on Instagram has turned a block from the cover quilt, Celestial Star into a Clock using the pattern in my book.   I personally think every craft room needs one of these :)

Jodi from Tales of Cloth has also made a clock.

EPP Clocks will be the "new thing" :)

Next up is Amira from The Little Mushroom Cap 

and she has made the Patchwork Block Keeper.

 I just love the fabrics that she has chosen and look at the amazing Free Motion Quilting on the back.

 Melody has a beautiful and fresh new blog over at 

Melody Matilda  and she will be sharing her journey of her

"Radiant Quilt".  Melody is making hers in Reproduction Fabrics.

  

Next up is Sedef, also a fellow Tuva Author,  from Down Grapevine Lane 

Sedef has used her upcoming range "Sweet Prairie" for Riley Blake.

I have had the opportunity to play with some and it is beautiful. Keeps your eyes open for this range in store, you will not be disappointed.

Alisha from Ministry of Fabric has made the pouch and I love that she has upsized it by 50% to cater for her needs and just look at her divine monogram.  You must also check out her Online store. It is one of my favourite places to shop but don't tell my Hubby!

Now you have to admit that is a lot of eye candy in one blog post!

I am so grateful for everyone who is participating in the Book Tour. The tour list has got a little messed up but that is life, things happen and we all accept that. So rest assured I have not missed anyone, well intentionally.

GIVEAWAY

And don't forget to leave a comment for another change to win your own signed copy of My book.

Happy stitching,

Sharon x

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