I’m so happy to invite you to my first Sew-Along Connecting Hearts.
I have wanted to host a sew-along for the longest time but for some reason I held back fearing no one would want to join me, I wasn’t sure what type of sew-along to run, I was afraid I wouldn’t have the time to host one, and so on and so on. Basically I just made excuses.
Until now! On a whim the other day I decided to see if anyone would be interested in joining me for a Scrappy Jewel Heart Quilt sew along, and I had a really positive response with lots of you wanted to jump in and stitch with, and do here we are.
Connecting Hearts Sew-Along Details
Start Date: May 1st
Finish Date: On going
What we are stitching: Jewel Hearts Quilt
The Particulars
The idea is to make jewel heart blocks and sew them together to make a quilt. You can use any size jewel and make any size quilt. Your heart quilt can be completely scrappy, or you could use a selection of fabrics from a particular range. Your quilt can have a specific colour scheme, or no colour scheme. You can use just one colour, or create a rainbow or ombre effect.
Creating Community and Sharing Love
It is my hope that as we stitch our hearts and connect them to make a quilt that we too form connections and make friendships. Collectively as we stitch, our heart quilts will embody the love and joy that we share for this quilt making method.
Absolutely anyone across this wide world can join in, no matter what level or experience you are at with English Paper Piecing.
Where Will the Sew-Along Take Place
We will connect with each other and share our progress over on Instagram using the hashtag #connectingheartsEPP
I will also send monthly emails sharing hints and tips about sewing with Jewels, sharing my own progress and your progress and helping to inspire you on our Connecting Hearts Journey.
Get Ready for the Sew-Along
I stock jewel paper templates in my shop in a range of sizes.
Jewel Paper Pieces
Pre-cut paper jewel shapes for use in English Paper Piecing.
How to Make Jewel Hearts
I have a free tutorial here on my website and over on my YouTube channel where I share all of my tips and tricks for stitching up Jewel Hearts.
I can’t wait to start stitching together with you and making my own Connecting Hearts Quilt.
Until then, Happy Stitching.
Miss Leela x